McGregor, Holloway Clash at UFC 329 Faceoff as 13-Year Rematch Nears
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 10
McGregor, Holloway Clash at UFC 329 Faceoff as 13-Year Rematch Nears
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 10
Summary
Security intervened twice after Conor McGregor and Max Holloway turned Thursday’s UFC 329 faceoff physical, with McGregor knocking away Holloway’s hand, grabbing his glasses and pressing foreheads.
The flare-up capped a press conference in Las Vegas where McGregor repeatedly tried to provoke Holloway, whose calm demeanor held until the closing staredown escalated.
McGregor, fighting for the first time in 5 years, predicted he would "destroy" Holloway, while Holloway has cast the bout as a legacy fight and vowed to "drown" him.
Saturday’s main event at T-Mobile Arena revives their first meeting nearly 13 years ago, when McGregor beat Holloway by unanimous decision.