Michael Chandler comes to Conor McGregor's defense over UFC 329 conspiracy theories
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McGregor's fight ended in 69 seconds with a knee injury, and fans immediately cried fix — now his opponent is the one defending him.
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Theory Briefing
- UFC 329's main event lasted just 69 seconds before McGregor's knee injury stopped the fight, instantly fueling fix allegations.
- Michael Chandler, McGregor's own opponent, stepped forward to defend the result's legitimacy — an unusual move that itself shapes public perception.
- A sudden, dramatic stoppage in a high-profile pay-per-view bout is exactly the kind of event that triggers pattern-seeking in fans who expect a scripted outcome.
- The speed of the conspiracy theories — beginning 'almost immediately' — shows how little evidence fans needed to reject the official explanation.