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Dana White addresses Conor McGregor conspiracy theories with UFC viewership brag
UFC CEO Dana White has strongly pushed back against claims that Conor McGregor was carrying an injury heading into his fight with Max Holloway, even using a bizarre viewing figure to back up his point
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Awful Announcing
· Jul 12, 2026
Dana White rips UFC broadcast team for misidentifying Shakur Stevenson as NBA player
Dana White doesn’t limit his media criticism to those outside the UFC’s purview. On Saturday night, during his press conference following UFC 329, White took aim at his own broadcast team for an embarrassing flub. At one point in Saturday’s telecast, the UFC broadcast team started up the time-honored tradition of showing a montage of
GiveMeSport
· Jun 25, 2026
Dana White tells Mike Tyson the greatest fighters in UFC history, no McGregor or Khabib
Dana White names the greatest fighters in UFC history - leaves out McGregor AND Khabib
Irish Mirror
· Jul 9, 2026
'I'm innocent' - Conor McGregor responds to Nikita Hand trial question ahead of UFC 329
Conor McGregor was asked if he understood why some people felt that he did not deserve the UFC platform
UFC News
· Jul 13, 2026
Dana White On UFC 329, Conor McGregor, Paddy Pimblett, Sophie Cunningham & More
Dana White On UFC 329, Conor McGregor, Paddy Pimblett, Sophie Cunningham & More
CBS Sports
· Jul 10, 2026
UFC 329 press conference: Conor McGregor, Max Holloway get physical during first face off
McGregor and Holloway turned up the heat on their rematch
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· Jul 10, 2026
Conor McGregor clip perfectly sums up situation UFC icon finds himself in ahead of return
Despite his undoubted status as one of the UFC's greatest fighters, fans on social media are less than enthused by the prospect of watching Conor McGregor's return to the Octagon on Saturday night
Us Weekly
· Jul 12, 2026
Conor McGregor Breaks Silence After Shocking Loss in Comeback Fight
Conor McGregor has broken his silence after his abrupt loss at UFC 329. “I was so sharp and so ready for this fight I cannot believe what has happened,” McGregor, 37, wrote via X on Sunday, July 12. “The talk of me being off while walking into the fight is nonsense. I was calm, ready, []
NDTV
· Jun 21, 2026
Dana White: UFC Now Competing With NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL
A 7.7 billion media deal changed how the UFC sees itself. Dana White says NFL executives were stunned when the number came out, and that the UFC is no longer a niche combat sport. It is a direct...
Daily Mail
· Jul 12, 2026
Fans claim Conor McGregor was injured BEFORE nightmare UFC comeback as viral footage sparks conspiracy theories
Fans claim Conor McGregor was injured BEFORE nightmare UFC comeback as viral footage sparks conspiracy theories
The Standard
· Jul 11, 2026
What time does Conor McGregor fight tonight?
Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2 headlines UFC 329 in Las Vegas
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· Jul 11, 2026
UFC 329 Best Bets: Why Conor McGregor is a massive trap vs Max Holloway in their rematch in Las Vegas
Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway headlines UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena, but the full main card offers intriguing betting value across five fights.
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UFC fighter's Michelle Obama smear reveals much about MAGA bigotry
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· Jun 24, 2026
UFC fighter who called Michelle Obama a man claims he was ‘giving her a compliment’
UFC president Dana White said the widely-criticized statement at UFC Freedom 250 was ‘nasty and false’. Josh Hokit has now tried to defend himself
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Related coverage for "Dana White addresses Conor McGregor conspiracy theories with UFC viewership brag": Awful Announcing — Dana White rips UFC broadcast team for misidentifying Shakur Stevenson as NBA player. GiveMeSport — Dana White tells Mike Tyson the greatest fighters in UFC history, no McGregor or Khabib. Irish Mirror — 'I'm innocent' - Conor McGregor responds to Nikita Hand trial question ahead of UFC 329. UFC News — Dana White On UFC 329, Conor McGregor, Paddy Pimblett, Sophie Cunningham & More. CBS Sports — UFC 329 press conference: Conor McGregor, Max Holloway get physical during first face off . Irish Star — Conor McGregor clip perfectly sums up situation UFC icon finds himself in ahead of return. Us Weekly — Conor McGregor Breaks Silence After Shocking Loss in Comeback Fight. NDTV — Dana White: UFC Now Competing With NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL. Daily Mail — Fans claim Conor McGregor was injured BEFORE nightmare UFC comeback as viral footage sparks conspiracy theories. The Standard — What time does Conor McGregor fight tonight?. Fox News — UFC 329 Best Bets: Why Conor McGregor is a massive trap vs Max Holloway in their rematch in Las Vegas. Public Notice — UFC fighter's Michelle Obama smear reveals much about MAGA bigotry. The Independent — UFC fighter who called Michelle Obama a man claims he was ‘giving her a compliment’