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Harry Davies

Conor McGregor's coach admits UFC star's weight was "extreme and unhealthy"

Conor McGregor's longtime coach is happy the Irishman no longer makes the gruelling cut down to 145lb for his UFC fights.

McGregor competed at featherweight for most of his career, but moved up to lightweight after knocking out Jose Aldo to win the undisputed 145lb title in 2015.

Despite never missing the mark in any of his fights, McGregor would often look extremely dehydrated and depleted whilst weighing in.

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