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McGregor Returns, Slaps Holloway at UFC329 Press Conference

7/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

Conor McGregor returns after a five-year layoff as a welterweight and Max Holloway adds about 15 pounds for his welterweight debut, headlining UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
At Thursday’s press conference, McGregor snatched Holloway’s glasses, pressed his forehead against him, and slapped away the handshake before security intervened.
UFC 329 streams on Paramount+ for $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year, with Holloway calling the payout “beautiful” and critics “idiots.”

History

Historical Context

In 1997 Mike Tyson’s disqualification for biting Evander Holyfield’s ear shocked 1.99 million PPV buyers and generated $100 million, promoted by Don King, cementing the power of sensational bouts. Decades later UFC 329 in Las Vegas paired returning star Conor McGregor with Max Holloway, echoing the same comeback-driven, high-stakes drama that fuels multimillion-dollar streaming deals today.

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Story summary

Conor McGregor returns after a five-year layoff as a welterweight and Max Holloway adds about 15 pounds for his welterweight debut, headlining UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
At Thursday’s press conference, McGregor snatched Holloway’s glasses, pressed his forehead against him, and slapped away the handshake before security intervened.
UFC 329 streams on Paramount+ for $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year, with Holloway calling the payout “beautiful” and critics “idiots.”

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