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McGregor and Holloway set for UFC 329 rematch after weigh-ins - MSN

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Viral footage of McGregor stumbling before UFC 329 sparked injury conspiracy theories — but Dana White and McGregor are pushing back hard.

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Theory Briefing

  • Footage of McGregor stumbling before the fight went viral, fueling fan speculation that he entered the bout already injured.
  • Dana White and McGregor publicly denied the injury conspiracy theories, presenting a competing narrative of a healthy fighter.
  • The rematch framing against Holloway adds stakes to the dispute — if McGregor was hurt, what does a do-over actually prove?