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McGregor Snatches Holloway’s Glasses, Slaps Handshake — White Steps In

7/10/2026

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UFC fighter Conor McGregor seized UFC fighter Max Holloway’s glasses, pressed his forehead to Holloway’s face, and slapped away the handshake at the press conference in Las Vegas.
UFC President Dana White intervened after McGregor’s provocation as security separated fighters twice.
UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett and UFC fighter Benoit Saint Denis appeared at the press conference.
The bout is McGregor’s first in five years and Holloway’s welterweight debut after gaining 15 pounds.

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UFC fighter Conor McGregor seized UFC fighter Max Holloway’s glasses, pressed his forehead to Holloway’s face, and slapped away the handshake at the press conference in Las Vegas.
UFC President Dana White intervened after McGregor’s provocation as security separated fighters twice.
UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett and UFC fighter Benoit Saint Denis appeared at the press conference.
The bout is McGregor’s first in five years and Holloway’s welterweight debut after gaining 15 pounds.