Conor McGregor has stated he has given up alcohol and is drinking non-alcoholic Forge Irish Stout 0.0 to manage cravings. Speaking on the Full Send Podcast, McGregor said he has found faith and intends to maintain strict discipline going into UFC 329. He acknowledged that the real test of his sobriety will come at the post-fight party.
Conor McGregor has publicly declared that he has given up alcohol in the lead-up to UFC 329, with the bout scheduled for July 11, 2026.
Speaking on the Full Send Podcast, McGregor said he has quit drinking and is managing cravings by consuming Forge Irish Stout 0.0, a non-alcoholic beer. He also spoke about finding faith as part of the mental framework driving his current discipline. McGregor acknowledged, however, that the true test of his commitment will arrive at the post-fight party once the night is done.
The 37-year-old Dubliner competes at lightweight and welterweight and carries a professional record of 22 wins and 6 losses under the banner of SBG Ireland. Standing 175 cm tall with a 188 cm reach, the southpaw remains one of the most recognizable names in combat sports. His career numbers reflect elite striking output — he lands 5.32 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, figures that place him among the sharper hands the sport has seen.
Why it matters
- McGregor has not competed recently, making his physical and mental readiness a central question heading into UFC 329.
- A public sobriety declaration adds an unusual personal dimension to his pre-fight camp narrative.
- His striking-heavy style, built around a southpaw stance and high output, depends heavily on timing and reflexes that lifestyle discipline directly affects.
- How he performs on fight night — and what follows at the post-fight party by his own admission — will define whether this commitment holds public scrutiny.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
