Max Holloway Reveals Challenges of Keeping McGregor Rematch Under Wraps
Max Holloway admits he had to keep Conor McGregor fight ‘secret’ for weeks before Dana White stream

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Max Holloway disclosed the difficulties he faced in keeping the rematch with Conor McGregor a secret before its official announcement by UFC President Dana White. This fight, marking McGregor's return after a five-year hiatus due to injury, will take place at welterweight (170 lbs), allowing Holloway more dietary freedom during training.
- 01Holloway struggled to keep the rematch a secret for weeks, stating, 'You guys know how hard it is to keep that fight under wraps for how long we did?'
- 02The rematch will occur at welterweight, allowing Holloway to eat freely during training camp.
- 03This fight marks McGregor's return to the octagon after a five-year absence following a severe leg injury.
- 04Holloway and McGregor last fought 13 years ago at featherweight, making this matchup significant due to the weight difference.
- 05Fans anticipated the fight announcement, which was confirmed during a live stream by Dana White.
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Max Holloway recently shared his experience of keeping the highly anticipated rematch with Conor McGregor a secret before it was officially announced by UFC President Dana White. The fight, which has been described as one of the worst-kept secrets in MMA history, was confirmed during a live stream after fans had been eagerly awaiting news. Holloway expressed the difficulty of maintaining confidentiality, revealing that he had known about the fight for some time. This matchup will be particularly significant as it marks McGregor's return to the sport after five years, following a serious leg injury sustained during his fight against Dustin Poirier in 2021. The rematch will take place at welterweight (170 lbs), allowing Holloway greater freedom in his diet during training. He humorously remarked about the potential of missing weight at this higher class, emphasizing the lighter training load. The last time these two fighters faced off was 13 years ago at featherweight, making this upcoming bout an exciting event for fans and a pivotal moment in both fighters' careers.
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