Holloway completes welterweight transformation for McGregor showdown
Max Holloway completes his transformation to welterweight as he prepares to face Conor McGregor in a rematch at UFC 329 on Saturday.
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"I'm too ferocious, I'm too relentless. I'll see you tomorrow night."
— Max Holloway , Athlete
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A two-time unified heavyweight champion from the UK.
Conor Benn is a British professional boxer known for his recent move to Zuffa Boxing and his victory over Chris Eubank Jr.
Conor McGregor is a former UFC champion and prominent figure in mixed martial arts.
Interim lightweight champion in UFC.
Lone'er Kavanagh is a British flyweight fighter known for his impressive record in mixed martial arts.
Luke Riley is a professional mixed martial artist competing in the featherweight division.
Max Holloway is a professional mixed martial artist known for his career in the UFC, particularly in the featherweight division.
Paddy Pimblett is a British mixed martial artist competing in the lightweight category.
Ryan Garcia is an American professional boxer known for his fast hands and social media following.
Four-division world champion boxer.
Tyson Fury is a British professional boxer and heavyweight champion.
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Max Holloway completes his transformation to welterweight as he prepares to face Conor McGregor in a rematch at UFC 329 on Saturday.
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