Max Holloway reveals interest in rematch with Conor McGregor: 'I'm excited'

M.Holloway and C.McGregor faced each other in August 2013. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Montage

Even though he was knocked out for the first time in front of Dustin poirier No. UFC 257, Conor McGregor continues to be a 'target' for most Ultimate fighters. And with Max Holloway, is no different. In an interview with the channel 'Below the belt', the former featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg.) revealed his interest in facing the Irishman in the future.

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“I'm not here to kick a man while he's down, but I think a fight against McGregor is in the UFC's plans. If he won the fight (against Dustin poirier), I think it would have been a little different, a little bigger. I think that fight would have happened. (…), I’ve already talked to Ultimate about the list and I’m very excited about it,” said Holloway.

Max Holloway e Conor McGregor They already faced each other in 2013, at UFC Fight Night 26. On that occasion, the Irishman won a unanimous decision from the judges.

At 29 years old, the Hawaiian comes from a victory against Calvin kattar in the main attraction of UFC Fight Island 7. Currently, he has a record of 21 wins and six losses. The 32-year-old Irishman was defeated in the rematch against Dustin poirier No. UFC 257 and he has a record of 22 triumphs and five setbacks.

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