Max Holloway responds to Justin Gaethje’s comments about potential rematch after beating Ilia Topuria at UFC White House
Max Holloway addresses speculation regarding a potential rematch with Justin Gaethje following his victory over Ilia Topuria at UFC White House.
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The brief
Following his win against Ilia Topuria at UFC White House, Max Holloway is responding to comments made by Justin Gaethje regarding the possibility of a rematch. Discussions center on Holloway’s future matchups and potential weight class considerations.
Coverage from MMA Fighting, Bloody Elbow, Yahoo Sports, MMA Mania, LowKickMMA.com, Central Oregon Daily, and MMA Junkie highlights these exchanges. Reports focus on Holloway’s reactions to Gaethje’s claims and his expressed interest in other potential opponents, including Islam Makhachev and Conor McGregor.
Future developments hinge on the outcome of UFC 329. Reports indicate that Holloway is weighing his options between pursuing a rematch with Gaethje, a potential bout with Makhachev, or a fight against McGregor.
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Quick answers
Who is Max Holloway considering as potential opponents?
Coverage mentions Justin Gaethje, Islam Makhachev, and Conor McGregor as potential future opponents.
What is the status of a potential Holloway-Gaethje rematch?
The possibility is currently a subject of public discussion, with Holloway addressing comments made by Gaethje regarding the necessity of a rematch.
Is Holloway planning to stay at welterweight?
Coverage states that Holloway is not ruling out remaining at welterweight following UFC 329.
Coverage (8)
- Max Holloway not ruling out staying at welterweight after UFC 329 with interest in Islam Makhachev bout Bloody Elbow · 20h ago
- Is Max Holloway Vs. Justin Gaethje 2 Next? Yahoo Sports · 20h ago
- Is Max Holloway Vs. Justin Gaethje 2 Next? MMA Mania · 20h ago
- Max Holloway Chooses Between Justin Gaethje and Islam Makhachev if He Beats Conor McGregor at UFC 329 LowKickMMA.com · 20h ago
- Max Holloway laughs off Justin Gaethje’s recent claim regarding not needing a rematch Bloody Elbow · 20h ago
- UFC analyst sees a world where Holloway beats McGregor and rematches Gaethje Central Oregon Daily · 20h ago
- Max Holloway: Using Gaethje's logic, 'technically I beat Conor McGregor' MMA Junkie · 20h ago
- Max Holloway responds to Justin Gaethje’s comments about potential rematch after beating Ilia Topuria at UFC White House MMA Fighting · 20h ago
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