​LAS VEGAS — Conor McGregor didn’t hold back during the first UFC 329 faceoff with Max Holloway. After an energetic pre-fight news conference Thursday at T-Mobile Arena, the two fighters stood eye to eye nearly 13 years after their initial meeting in Boston. As the moment to square up arrived, McGregor charged toward Holloway with his usual swagger and quickly yanked the smaller fighter’s sunglasses from his face. Holloway stayed composed despite the provocation, and security along with promotional staff stepped in to ensure a safer, more controlled atmosphere as the two were allowed to regroup for another tense moment.
Both men arrive at UFC 329 with markedly different paths, yet a shared air of heightened confidence surrounds their rematch. The pre-fight exchange featured bold words directed at each other in front of fans and the media at the press conference, setting a charged tone for what is expected to be a highly scrutinized showdown. After the verbal barbs, the pair faced off for a traditional staredown, a moment that underscored the intensity radiating from two former UFC champions.
If you want to see the full moment, check the video of the press conference above, where McGregor’s sunglasses incident at the first UFC 329 faceoff against Holloway is clearly captured. This recap originally appeared on MMA Junkie, highlighting the moment McGregor ripped off Holloway’s sunglasses as part of the lead-in to their high-stakes matchup.