Max Holloway responds to Justin Gaethje’s comments about potential rematch after beating Ilia Topuria at UFC White House
Max Holloway challenges Justin Gaethje's logic regarding a potential rematch following Gaethje's victory over Ilia Topuria.
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The brief
Following the UFC White House event, Max Holloway has responded to comments made by Justin Gaethje. The exchange centers on Gaethje's claim that his defeat of Ilia Topuria avenged his previous loss at UFC 300.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports and MMA Sucka emphasizes Holloway's rebuttal, noting his assertion that by Gaethje's logic, he has technically beaten Conor McGregor. Other outlets, including AOL.com and MMA Fighting, focus on the potential for a rematch between the two fighters.
Attention now turns to whether a rematch will be formalized. Additionally, MMANews.com reports that Michael Chiesa views a fight between Conor McGregor and Justin Gaethje as the only match capable of matching the UFC White House event.
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Quick answers
Why is Max Holloway responding to Justin Gaethje?
Gaethje claimed that by defeating Ilia Topuria at the UFC White House event, he avenged his loss at UFC 300.
How did Max Holloway respond to Gaethje's logic?
Holloway stated that using that same logic, he has technically beaten Conor McGregor.
What other fight is being discussed in relation to the UFC White House event?
Michael Chiesa suggested that a bout between Conor McGregor and Justin Gaethje is the only fight that can match the event.
Coverage (13)
- Max Holloway not ruling out staying at welterweight after UFC 329 with interest in Islam Makhachev bout Bloody Elbow · 1d ago
- Is Max Holloway Vs. Justin Gaethje 2 Next? Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Is Max Holloway Vs. Justin Gaethje 2 Next? MMA Mania · 1d ago
- Max Holloway Chooses Between Justin Gaethje and Islam Makhachev if He Beats Conor McGregor at UFC 329 LowKickMMA.com · 1d ago
- Max Holloway laughs off Justin Gaethje’s recent claim regarding not needing a rematch Bloody Elbow · 1d ago
- Max Holloway responds to Justin Gaethje rematch talk boxingnews.com · 1d ago
- Max Holloway: Using Gaethje's logic, 'technically I beat Conor McGregor' MMA Junkie · 1d ago
- UFC analyst sees a world where Holloway beats McGregor and rematches Gaethje Central Oregon Daily · 1d ago
- UFC 329: Max Holloway responds to Justin Gaethje's comments on rematch AOL.com · 1d ago
- Max Holloway addresses Justin Gaethje's claim that he avenged UFC 300 loss by defeating Ilia Topuria MMA Sucka · 1d ago
- Michael Chiesa Says McGregor vs. Gaethje Is the Only Fight That Can Match UFC White House Event MMANews.com · 1d ago
- Max Holloway: Using Gaethje's logic, 'technically I beat Conor McGregor' Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Max Holloway responds to Justin Gaethje’s comments about potential rematch after beating Ilia Topuria at UFC White House MMA Fighting · 1d ago
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