Conor McGregor and Max Holloway appeared together at a joint press conference for UFC 329 on Thursday. The two fighters are set to meet in the main event on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in a rematch.
The event included media day activities and a face off between McGregor and Holloway. McGregor arrived with custom UFC belts and interacted with the crowd. During the face off, things got tense. McGregor took Holloway’s glasses and threw them to the ground. The two stood forehead to forehead. Hands were slapped away, and UFC President Dana White stepped in to separate them.
Both fighters spoke about their preparation and the matchup. McGregor discussed his return to the octagon. Holloway talked about his recent performances and what he expects in the fight. The press conference featured the usual back and forth comments between the two. McGregor sang parts of songs with the crowd at times.
This is the second meeting between McGregor and Holloway. Their first fight was years ago when both were in the featherweight division. McGregor is coming back after time away from competition. Holloway has stayed active and holds recent victories.
The press conference is part of the standard buildup for a major UFC event. Fighters use these sessions to talk about their training camps, strategies, and history with each other. Media members asked questions about their current form and what the fight means for their careers.
UFC 329 features McGregor versus Holloway as the headline bout. The card includes other matchups on the undercard. The event takes place in Las Vegas, a common location for big UFC pay per view shows.
The joint appearance allowed fans and media to see the fighters in the same room ahead of fight night. The tense moments at the face off added to the buildup for the main event. UFC 329 is scheduled for Saturday night.