Holloway celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Max Holloway is planning his next move. After defeating Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 329 , held last Saturday (11), in Las Vegas (USA), the former featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg) turned his attention to a possible confrontation against the lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje , and guaranteed that he will maintain the same aggressive style that led him to victory in the first fight. Confident, the Hawaiian stated that he intends to turn the duel into a spectacle for the fans, regardless of his rival's strategy.
Riding high after his victory over McGregor, 'The Blessed One' believes he has the credentials to challenge for the heavyweight title. The Hawaiian emphasized that he doesn't intend to change his approach to face Gaethje and promised to repeat the offensive stance against the American that marked UFC 300 in April 2024.
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“I’m going to go in there and do exactly the same thing. I’m going to go in there and put on a show. He’s going to try to make the fight ugly, and I want to put on a beautiful fight and come out victorious,” Holloway declared at the press conference after the event.
While Conor McGregor begins a long recovery process from the serious knee injury suffered at UFC 329 , the Hawaiian is looking to the future and expressing confidence that he can once again compete for top positions in the lightweight division. If the fight against Justin Gaethje is confirmed by the organization, the fighter will have the opportunity to consolidate his momentum and win the lightweight belt for the first time.
Relive Max Holloway's knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300.
One of THE most iconic KO's EVER 😱
Max Holloway pointed down and put down Justin Gaethje at #UFC300 👇💥 #UFC329 | Saturday | LIVE on TNT Sports Box Office pic.twitter.com/GiZ5qrppAZ
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UFC 329 results
MAIN CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor by technical knockout (knee injury) at 1:09 of round 1.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Paddy Pimblett defeated Benoit Saint Denis by submission (choke) at 0:52 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Mario Bautista defeated Cory Sandhagen by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Brandon Royval defeated Lone'er Kavanagh by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:50 of round 3.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): King Green defeated Terrance McKinney by technical knockout (punches) at 4:59 of round 1.
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Robert Whittaker defeated Nikita Krylov by technical knockout (jaw injury) at 1:01 of round 3.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Gable Stevenson defeated Elisha Ellison by technical knockout (punches and knees) at 2:30 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Adrian Yanez defeated Cody Garbrandt by technical knockout (punches) at 2:47 of round 1.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Luke Riley defeated Kai Kamaka III by technical knockout (punches) at 3:02 of round 1.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Wang Cong defeated Tracy Cortez by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Damian Pinas defeated Cesar Almeida by knockout (punches) at 4:44 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Farid Basharat defeated John Garza by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ryan Gandra defeated Zachary Reese by technical knockout (punches) at 1:15 of round 1.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alessandro Costa defeated Cody Durden by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:19.
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