Max Holloway responds to Justin Gaethje’s comments about potential rematch after beating Ilia Topuria at UFC White House
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Key Points:
- Max Holloway is set to face Conor McGregor in the UFC 329 main event and acknowledges that a decisive win could lead to future high-profile matchups, including a potential rematch with Justin Gaethje.
- Holloway previously knocked out Gaethje at UFC 300 in a dramatic finish, but Gaethje later won the undisputed lightweight title by defeating Ilia Topuria, who had beaten Holloway at featherweight.
- Gaethje expressed less interest in a rematch with Holloway, stating he felt he "got that win back" after his victory over Topuria, while Holloway questioned the logic of MMA "math" regarding wins and losses among fighters.
- Holloway praised Gaethje's recent performance against Topuria, highlighting Gaethje's smart fight strategy and resilience, and expressed surprise at how many people doubted Gaethje's chances before the fight.
- Despite Gaethje's comments about wanting to punch McGregor and watching UFC 329 from the front row, Holloway remains focused on defeating McGregor on July 11 and is open to future UFC matchmaking decisions.
