Conor McGregor and Max Holloway engage in heated UFC 329 staredown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:40 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway faced off in a pre-fight staredown for UFC 329, scheduled for July 11 in Las Vegas. Tensions rose as McGregor tossed Holloway's sunglasses and the two exchanged verbal jabs, reflecting their history since their first fight in 2013. Holloway appears unfazed, describing the encounter as 'good fun' and stating he is looking forward to their welterweight rematch. The fight marks McGregor's return after five years away from the octagon due to injury and legal issues, while Holloway aims to rebound from a recent loss. Both fighters shared their intentions to secure victory on Saturday night.
- •McGregor and Holloway rematch at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11.
- •McGregor's last fight was in 2021, he aims to end a two-fight losing streak.
- •Holloway comes off a unanimous-decision loss to Charles Oliveira in March.
- •The two fighters engaged in a physical staredown during the press conference.
- •Both exchanged trash talk regarding their first encounter and fight history.
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor and Max Holloway restrained at first UFC 329 face-offs
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor tosses Max Holloway's sunglasses in heated UFC 329 pre-fight staredown
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor slams Max Holloway’s glasses to ground in intense UFC 329 staredown
"Following Thursday's UFC 329 Pre-Fight Press Conference, the main event and co-main event fighters faced off. UFC 329 takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 11 and features the return of former two-division champion Conor McGregor in the main event. The Irishman takes on ...
"Conor McGregor and Max Holloway are ready to do battle once again at UFC 329 on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
"Conor McGregor, Max Holloway square off for first time in Las Vegas
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 4:35 AMConor McGregor and Max Holloway restrained at first UFC 329 face-offs
Following Thursday's UFC 329 Pre-Fight Press Conference, the main event and co-main event fighters faced off. UFC 329 takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 11 and features the return of former two-division champion Conor McGregor in the main event. The Irishman takes on ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 3:40 AMConor McGregor tosses Max Holloway's sunglasses in heated UFC 329 pre-fight staredown
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway are ready to do battle once again at UFC 329 on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 2:50 AMConor McGregor slams Max Holloway’s glasses to ground in intense UFC 329 staredown
Conor McGregor, Max Holloway square off for first time in Las Vegas
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