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Max Holloway Reveals the Only 2 UFC Fights He Wants After Conor McGregor Win

Max Holloway Reveals the Only 2 UFC Fights He Wants After Conor McGregor Win

Summary

Max Holloway won a UFC fight against Conor McGregor, but the match ended quickly because McGregor injured his knee. Holloway said he is ready to fight McGregor again next year or compete for a title in either the lightweight (155 pounds) or welterweight (170 pounds) division.

Key Facts

  • Holloway defeated McGregor in a match that lasted only 69 seconds due to McGregor tearing his ACL.
  • This was Holloway's fifth win in his last seven UFC fights.
  • McGregor is expected to be out for about a year because of his injury.
  • Holloway is open to fighting McGregor again next year or fighting for a championship title.
  • Two title options for Holloway are with Islam Makhachev (welterweight champ) or Justin Gaethje (lightweight champ).
  • Gaethje recently won a big fight and previously lost to Holloway in April 2024 by knockout.
  • Makhachev has a 17-fight win streak and moved up a weight class to welterweight, winning the belt there.
  • A future fight between Holloway and either Makhachev or Gaethje seems likely at some point.
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