Former champion reveals preparation to face Conor McGregor even without a signed contract.

Conor McGregor in the octagon. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/brwlrz

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Max Holloway He is determined to be the one responsible for welcoming Conor McGregor in his return to the UFC. The Irishman surprised fans by afirmar He recently announced his intention to return to the organization and, despite not yet having a defined opponent or a signed fight contract, the Hawaiian continues training and nurturing the dream of finally achieving a rematch.

In an interview with 'UFC on Paramount+', Holloway indicated that the possibility of the fight is still uncertain, as there has been no official offer so far. However, he continues his routine with regular training even without a signed contract.

Perhaps (face) Conor McGregor"Let's see what happens. I haven't heard (an official offer)... So, the training seems like regular training without a contract. You know, we know where we want to fight, why we want to fight. So, you know, it's just going to the gym and training (without knowing if it will happen)," he said. Max Holloway.

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The Hawaiian also highlighted the history between the two, recalling that they have faced each other in the past and reinforcing his desire to avenge defeats suffered throughout his career. According to Holloway, a rematch against McGregor would make sense in this context, since the Irishman seems motivated.

“We have history. We’ve fought for a long time, and if anyone has a win against me, I want to return the favor. I love taking it back. And with him having all this talk about coming back, and everyone talking about how serious he really seems, he’s training, and taking it, and really wanting to get back into the fight. He seems hungry, he seems super hungry,” the Hawaiian concluded.

Dana White gives the green light for Conor McGregor's return to the UFC.

Recently Conor McGregor He caught the attention of fans by announcing his return to the UFC octagon, information that Dana White himself confirmed. In a press conference after the UFC SeattleThe bald man emphasized that negotiations are still in the early stages and far from any conclusion. Despite this, the president reinforced his optimism regarding the possibility of a positive outcome involving the Irishman's return.

"Possibly. Nothing is done. Nothing is even close to being done. I'm optimistic," said Dana White.