Conor McGregor slams Max Holloway’s glasses to ground in intense UFC 329 staredown
Conor McGregor sparked a frenzy at the UFC 329 final faceoff by slamming Max Holloway's glasses to the ground.
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The brief
Tension escalated during the final staredown for UFC 329 when Conor McGregor knocked Max Holloway’s glasses to the floor. The confrontation occurred following the weigh-in and precedes their rematch in the Octagon.
Coverage from MMA Fighting, Yahoo Sports, and The New York Times highlights the physical intensity of the faceoff and McGregor's return. The media notes McGregor has made an official prediction for the bout.
CBS Sports and other outlets are currently analyzing odds and predictions for the card, which includes Paddy Pimblett.
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Quick answers
What happened at the UFC 329 staredown?
Coverage does not yet specify the full sequence of events, but reports confirm Conor McGregor slammed Max Holloway’s glasses to the ground during the intense final faceoff.
Is the event expected to be financially successful?
Dana White stated the event is expected to break gate records, and Drake reportedly placed a $1 million bet on the rematch.
When is the fight?
Coverage identifies the event as UFC 329, but specific broadcast or fight time details were not provided in the headlines.
Coverage (13)
- UFC 329 final faceoffs: Conor McGregor, Max Holloway set the stage with intense last staredown Yahoo Sports · 88d ago
- UFC 329 picks, odds: Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon against Max Holloway The New York Times · 89d ago
- Max Holloway delivers message to Conor McGregor after final UFC 329 faceoff MMA Fighting · 89d ago
- Rapper Drake Bets $1 Million on McGregor's Rematch with Holloway Telecom Asia Sport · 89d ago
- Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway to Break Gate Record at UFC 329, Dana White Says Bleacher Report · 90d ago
- UFC 329 weigh-in video: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
- Conor McGregor makes official 'Mystic Mac' prediction for UFC 329 MMA Junkie · 90d ago
- UFC 329 Morning Weigh-In Show Live Stream & Results for McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Sports Illustrated · 90d ago
- Conor McGregor is back, but the sensation who changed the UFC is long gone The Guardian · 90d ago
- UFC 329 predictions, odds, best bets: Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett among top picks to consider CBS Sports · 90d ago
- Conor McGregor and Max Holloway Have Heated Physical Faceoff Before UFC 329 Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
- Conor McGregor’s still a draw, but not the kind who once turned the combat world green Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
- Conor McGregor slams Max Holloway’s glasses to ground in intense UFC 329 staredown MMA Fighting · 90d ago
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