Holloway will defend his BMF title against Charles Oliveira on March 7 in an intriguing fight. Should Holloway win, he could be in the mix for a title shot at lightweight. But he’s looking at a different fight.
The Hawaiian knows that Ilia Topuria will face Justin Gaethje next. So Holloway said he is interested in fighting Conor McGregor at the White House event.
“The title is definitely the goal, but I also have the BMF title, which I’m super proud of, and it opens up a lot of really interesting fights,” says Holloway said to commitment. “Then we have a certain Conor McGregor who wants to return to the cage. You know, I’d be lying if I said I wouldn’t take that fight. He’s Conor McGregor’s man. You have to take that fight.”
“We obviously have our history, and I think it would be great in the White House. Another one I’ve had history with is Khabib. You know, he’s retired, but I feel like Islam is part of that team, and I’d like to get a shot at Islam as well. I think we’re in a great position with some exciting fights ahead.”
McGregor has campaigned to return, but with the Irishman not having fought in five years it remains to be seen whether he will fight again. If he does, Holloway wants to be his recurring opponent on the White House lawn.
Max Holloway wants big fights after UFC 326
Although Holloway wants to face McGregor, he said the goal is to get big fights.
Holloway knows he is a big name in the sport and believes he could earn a title shot with a win over Oliveira at UFC 326.
“You never know in the UFC, but if you keep winning and winning in style, it’s hard to deny,” Holloway said. “I know the fans love to see me fight. And if I go out there and deliver another show-stopping moment, another UFC 300 moment, big things are in store.
Holloway is coming off a decision victory over Dustin Poirier to defend his BMF belt.
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