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Video – Former UFC Champions Conor McGregor and Petr Yan Have intense face-Off in Dubai

Conor McGregor never passes up a photo opportunity, especially if it means facing off with a fighter he’s significantly bigger than.

That’s exactly what happened when the Irish megastar engaged in an intense staredown with former UFC bantamweight titleholder Petr Yan. Both men were in Dubai to watch the IBA Night of Champions event at Agenda Arena.

The president of the IBA, Umar Kremlev, oversaw the face-off while holding up an IBA world championship belt.

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