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It’s no secret that Conor McGregor is a master at marketing himself and keeping his name in the headlines. The Irish superstar has a way of stirring up controversy and getting people talking. Moreover, his latest social media stunt is no exception. Recently, ‘The Notorious’ uploaded a video on social media of himself hilariously filming a Max Holloway lookalike. The video quickly went viral, prompting a response from the Hawaiian fighter himself. In addition, ‘Blessed’ tweeted that he looks forward to their next press conference encounter.
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Furthermore, it’s interesting to note how far both fighters have come since their UFC fight back in 2013. And it’s true, both McGregor and Holloway have come a long way since their first encounter. McGregor, who is widely considered one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, has conquered two division championships and solidified his place as a household name in the sport.
Meanwhile, Max Holloway has also made a name for himself as one of the best boxers in the promotion. The Hawaiian fighter is a former featherweight champion and has consistently proven himself as a top contender in the division. In addition, he currently sits at the number 1 spot in the UFC featherweight rankings.
Max Holloway responds to McGregor’s hilarious dig
When the Hawaiian first fought the Irish in 2013, he was just 21. Although he lost the fight via a unanimous decision, he made sure to come back stronger. Evidently, ‘Blessed’ did not lose a single fight for six years after losing to ‘Mystic Mac’.
Despite the intensity of their fight in the cage, there’s no animosity between McGregor and Holloway. In fact, Holloway got the joke in McGregor’s viral video and even responded with a tweet! These two may be fierce competitors, but they also have a healthy respect for each other.
Hahahah see you at the press conference indeed https://t.co/HrdY8huw9J
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) December 29, 2022
While both McGregor and Holloway are known for their impressive fighting skills, they’re also known for their showmanship and trash-talking abilities. It’s clear that the two fighters have a lot of respect for each other, but they also have a healthy rivalry that keeps fans on the edge of their seats. It also isn’t the first time they have gone back and forth on Twitter.
Conor McGregor films a Holloway lookalike
McGregor shared the video of a person who looked like Holloway on Twitter. In the video, McGregor quoted Nate Diaz too. It’s clear that McGregor is determined to get back in the octagon and take on Holloway once again.
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He said, “Oh my God. Oh my God, you guys. Oh my God, it’s Max Holloway, guys. Max! Max, bro! What’s up? … We’ll jump back in there, yeah? See you for that second fight, yeah? See you at the press conference.”
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“You’re taking everything I worked for, motherf*****. I wanna fight your f****** a*s,” he further added. quoting Diaz’s famous line.
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But will Holloway accept the challenge? The Hawaiian fighter is no stranger to trash talk and has proven himself as a formidable opponent in the cage. It’s sure to be an exciting matchup if these two fighters meet again. Fans can’t wait to see who will come out on top in this highly anticipated rematch.
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