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McGregor Returns, Snatches Holloway’s Glasses at Press Conference

7/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

At the UFC 329 press conference, Conor McGregor ripped Max Holloway’s glasses off and pressed his forehead against Max Holloway.
McGregor returns after a five-year layoff; his last fight was a July 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier breaking his leg.
Coaches say Holloway, who added about 15 pounds to move to welterweight after his March 2026 loss to Charles Oliveira, will likely win if the bout lasts beyond two rounds.

History

Historical Context

After UFC 229 on 6 October 2018, where Khabib Nurmagomedov’s post-fight brawl led the Nevada State Athletic Commission to suspend Conor McGregor for six months and fine him $50,000, the bout set a record 2.4 million PPV buys. That disciplinary precedent now frames McGregor’s five-year return against Max Holloway, prompting heightened security expectations under the NSAC’s oversight.

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Story summary

At the UFC 329 press conference, Conor McGregor ripped Max Holloway’s glasses off and pressed his forehead against Max Holloway.
McGregor returns after a five-year layoff; his last fight was a July 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier breaking his leg.
Coaches say Holloway, who added about 15 pounds to move to welterweight after his March 2026 loss to Charles Oliveira, will likely win if the bout lasts beyond two rounds.

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