Max Holloway is eyeing a colossal showdown with Conor McGregor following his electrifying victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. The Hawaiian fighter clinched the BMF title with a stunning fifth-round knockout, instantly reigniting talks of potential matchups. Despite expectations of a featherweight title defense against Ilia Topuria, Holloway expressed his preference for a rematch with McGregor, citing the magnitude of the fight.
“It’d be hard not to say, with them finally announcing it is actually fighting, Conor 2, to run it back. That’s the huge fight I’d think,” Holloway revealed in an interview with KHON2. “But, legacy, ideal trying to get back to the undisputed (featherweight) title. Gotta go with Topuria.”
Holloway’s desire for a McGregor rematch stems from the colossal appeal and historical significance of their potential bout. However, he acknowledged the likelihood of facing Topuria next, despite his preference. Reflecting on his recent victory and future plans, Holloway emphasized the importance of family amidst the clamor of professional endeavors.
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“Justin kicked like a horse, man. Like a horse, you know? I can feel it today. Couple days later, I can still feel it, so we’re gonna recover,” Holloway shared. “At the end of the day, I just got family to think of right now and we’ll go from there.”
While Holloway sets his sights on a potential McGregor showdown, Ilia Topuria remains a formidable contender in the featherweight division, eager to stake his claim against the Hawaiian champion. The brewing anticipation for Holloway versus Topuria adds another layer of excitement to the UFC landscape, promising a clash of titans in the octagon.
