Combat & UFC
McGregor claims Holloway copied his style and flag-carrying after first fight loss
The Ariel Helwani Show
Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway: FULL UFC 329 Pre-Fight Press Conference
What was said
"Max copied my entire game, along with Max. You know, Max added some shots of mine, even the carrying of his nation's flag. I didn't see that before. So there's a lot of that."
In a controversial claim, McGregor accused Max Holloway of imitating his fighting style and tradition of carrying national flags after their first encounter. McGregor defeated Holloway in 2013 early in both fighters' careers. The accusation suggests McGregor believes Holloway's subsequent championship success was built on copying McGregor's blueprint.
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- Programme
- The Ariel Helwani Show
- Episode
- Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway: FULL UFC 329 Pre-Fight Press Conference
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- 10:46
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