Fighters react to the Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz scuffle at UFC 196 presser

The press conference for UFC 196 featuring UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor, contender Nate Diaz, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm and contender Miesha Tate did not disappoint in the build-up to their fights taking place on Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Things were heated between McGregor and Diaz through the entire presser and came to a climax when “The Notorious” punched Diaz’s hand away from his face during their face-off.

Fellow fighters went to twitter to talk about the scuffle that nearly erupted into a melee between both camps.

Rafael dos Anjos: Mcgregor should be fined because of his classless attitude,he had bad intentions to hurt him opponent’s hand
https://twitter.com/RdosAnjosMMA/status/705577991565250560

Ben Askren: First time I saw it I was thinking Connor was trying to hurt his hand. Who punches someone’s hand?
https://twitter.com/Benaskren/status/705581714077253632

Eddie Alvarez: Conor should be fined for sneaking an opponent before the actual fight . Not a Nate fan but 20% is owed , Pussy shit @ufc @eafight #Payup
https://twitter.com/Ealvarezfight/status/705559428846755841

Im all for a good stare down , even pushing but A punch anywhere before the Ref warns both fighters is Wrong on every level #pussyshit #ufc
https://twitter.com/Ealvarezfight/status/705561673889943552

Look if u disagree You prob dont fight or better yet… have a friend fucking left hook you in the hand. See how Feels , then hit me Back
https://twitter.com/Ealvarezfight/status/705569861993418752

Jake Shields: WTF @thenotoriousmma ??? #touchbutt http://fb.me/RNUicCqk
https://twitter.com/jakeshieldsajj/status/705644122011336704

Ovince Saint Preux: .@ufc Just saw the press conference, that weigh-in going to be crazy. #UFC196 is definitely gonna be a PPV you don’t want to miss!
https://twitter.com/003_OSP/status/705532125869637633

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