UFC champion Conor McGregor fined $150k after he tries to throw a chair at his rival's head during press conference (Photos/Video)

UFC champion Conor McGregor fined $150k after he tries to throw a chair at his rival's head during press conference (Photos/Video)

UFC fighter and defending champion of the Featherweight division, Conor McGregor had a heated exchange with rival Eddie Alvarez early Friday morning and has been fined $150k after he took rival, Eddie Alvarez's belt and tried to throw a chair at Alvarez’ ahead of their mega UFC fight on Saturday in New York.

McGregor arrived ten minutes late for the press conference which forced his rival Alvarez to taunt at McGregor's fans in the press room.