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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

Conor McGregor trained for different UFC opponent before Max Holloway fight was made

Conor McGregor’s coach has said they were training to fight Carlos Prates, before the UFC named Max Holloway as McGregor’s opponent for this weekend.

On Saturday, McGregor will headline against Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, 13 years after outpointing the Hawaiian in their previous clash.

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