Islam Makhachev imposes conditions to face Max Holloway after the Hawaiian's performance at UFC 300

Lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg) in the largest MMA organization since 2022, Islam Makhachev assessed the chances of facing Max Holloway after the Hawaiian's show at UFC 300. In an interview with the ' New York Post ', the Russian star set a condition for a super fight against the current holder of the 'BMF' title. Despite the immediate refusal, the fighter does not rule out a confrontation in the future.

“If he beats a few more guys in my division (lightweight), we can fight. I don't give it the opportunity now because I have some challengers that I need to beat. Now, I'm going to face Dustin (Poirier). Then Arman (Tsarukyan). I have a job to do and he also has it in his division (featherweight). If he wins his next fight, maybe (Ilia) Topuria,” declared Makhachev.

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A potential future opponent for Islam, Holloway was a standout at UFC 300. At that event, he moved up a weight class to face Justin Gaethje for the 'BMF' title.

Faced with his dangerous rival, Max performed brilliantly. The confrontation ended in a frightening way, with a brutal knockout from the Hawaiian in the last second of the fight.

Holloway's target, Makhachev, has a date and opponent for his next fight. At UFC 302 , the Russian will face Dustin Poirier and seek his third lightweight title defense.

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