Max Holloway Eyes Rematch With Gaethje After UFC 329 Success
WHO:
MMA Fighting - Max Holloway, Justin Gaethje, Conor McGregor, Ilia Topuria, Dustin Poirier
Sportskeeda - Max Holloway, Justin Gaethje, Islam Makhachev
WHAT:
MMA Fighting - Max Holloway stated, “At the end of the day, that fight of course it’s right there. It’s dangling right in front of him,” referring to a potential rematch with Justin Gaethje.
Sportskeeda - Max Holloway expressed that he has both Justin Gaethje and Islam Makhachev in his sights for future fights after UFC 329.
MMA Fighting - Max Holloway stated, “Technically, I beat Conor McGregor because I bust Dustin [Poirier], if that’s what he’s saying,” regarding Justin Gaethje's reasoning for claiming a win over him based on Gaethje's victory over Ilia Topuria.
MMA Fighting - Justin Gaethje referred to his victory over Ilia Topuria as his “Miracle on Ice” moment during an interview with Jim Rome.
MMA Fighting - Justin Gaethje referred to his victory over Ilia Topuria as his “Miracle on Ice” moment.
MMA Fighting - Gaethje stated, “Max definitely knocked me out... I feel like I got that win back with the Ilia Topuria fight.”
MMA Fighting - Holloway expressed surprise that many believed Gaethje had no chance to defeat Topuria, saying, “People counting Justin out, I was tripping out.”
MMA Fighting - Holloway praised Gaethje's performance against Topuria, stating, “Congrats to Justin. He went out there, he looked good, he stuck to his game plan. He fought really smart. He took calculated risks. It paid off.”
MMA Fighting - Max Holloway delivered a brutal knockout shot to Justin Gaethje with one second left on the clock during their fight at UFC 300, which is considered one of the greatest finishes in MMA history.
Sportskeeda - Max Holloway received a brand-new Dodge Charger ahead of his rematch against Conor McGregor at UFC 329.
MMA Fighting - Max Holloway stated, “At the end of the day, all jokes aside, it is what it is,” regarding Justin Gaethje's reasoning for claiming a win over him based on Gaethje's victory over Ilia Topuria.
MMA Fighting - Justin Gaethje referred to his victory over Ilia Topuria as his “Miracle on Ice” moment.
MMA Fighting - Holloway expressed surprise that many believed Gaethje had no chance to defeat Topuria, saying, “People counting Justin out, I was tripping out.”
MMA Fighting - Max Holloway stated, “At the end of the day, that fight of course it’s right there. It’s dangling right in front of him,” referring to a potential rematch with Justin Gaethje.
MMA Fighting - Justin Gaethje expressed his desire to “punch Conor McGregor in the face” while planning to watch the UFC 329 main event from the front row.
MMA Fighting - Max Holloway is scheduled to fight Conor McGregor at UFC 329.
MMA Fighting - Justin Gaethje recently became the undisputed lightweight champion after defeating Ilia Topuria.
MMA Fighting - Gaethje expressed interest in a rematch with Holloway, stating, “Max definitely knocked me out... I feel like I got that win back with the Ilia Topuria fight.”
MMA Fighting - Holloway acknowledged Gaethje's performance against Topuria, stating, “Congrats to Justin. He went out there, he looked good, he stuck to his game plan.”
Sportskeeda - Holloway mentioned he has both Gaethje and Islam Makhachev in his sights for future fights.
WHERE:
MMA Fighting - The UFC 300 event took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
MMA Fighting - Gaethje's recent fight occurred at the UFC White House card.
WHEN:
MMA Fighting - UFC 329 is scheduled for July 11, 2026.
WHY:
MMA Fighting - Holloway acknowledged that a significant win against McGregor could change the landscape for a rematch with Gaethje, indicating the stakes involved in his upcoming fight.
MMA Fighting - Holloway expressed surprise that many believed Gaethje had no chance to defeat Topuria, stating, “People counting Justin out, I was tripping out.”
MMA Fighting - Holloway acknowledged that a significant win against McGregor could change the landscape for a rematch with Gaethje, indicating the stakes involved in his upcoming fight.
MMA Fighting - Holloway praised Gaethje's performance against Topuria, stating, “Congrats to Justin. He went out there, he looked good, he stuck to his game plan. He fought really smart. He took calculated risks. It paid off.”
MMA Fighting - Holloway acknowledged that a significant win against McGregor could change the landscape for a rematch with Gaethje, indicating the stakes involved in his upcoming fight.
MMA Fighting - Holloway's potential rematch with Gaethje is contingent on his performance against McGregor at UFC 329.
HOW:
MMA Fighting - Holloway noted that Gaethje survived a body shot during his fight with Topuria, calling him “What a demon.”
MMA Fighting - Holloway expressed uncertainty about Gaethje's reasoning for claiming a win over him based on Gaethje's victory over Topuria.
Max Holloway is eyeing potential matchups with both Justin Gaethje and Islam Makhachev following UFC 329, stating that the fight with Gaethje is "dangling right in front of him." He emphasized that a significant win against Conor McGregor could reshape the landscape for a rematch with Gaethje, highlighting the high stakes of his upcoming fight. Holloway's comments reflect his determination to secure impactful victories in the competitive MMA scene.