Conor McGregor skips ESPN interview as UFC 329 approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:57 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Conor McGregor reportedly missed a scheduled appearance on ESPN's First Take with Stephen A. Smith in New York ahead of his upcoming UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway. This no-show occurs during McGregor's promotional run for his return to the Octagon after a lengthy injury hiatus. Scheduled for July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, UFC 329 will feature a rematch of McGregor and Holloway, who last faced off in 2013. Despite the absence at ESPN, McGregor has participated in other media engagements, discussing the challenges of his recovery since a leg injury in 2021.
- •McGregor missed an interview promoting UFC 329.
- •UFC 329 is set for July 11 at T-Mobile Arena.
- •The fight against Holloway is a rematch from 2013.
- •McGregor has discussed his recovery journey in other interviews.
- •His absence adds unpredictability to his promotional efforts.
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