Michael Chiesa sees big things for Max Holloway if he's victorious at UFC 329.
Holloway (27-9 MMA, 23-9 UFC) welcomes Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) back in a rematch, which headlines the July 11 event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (Paramount+).
Although their fight is at welterweight, McGregor remains the sport's biggest star. That's why Chiesa thinks a win over McGregor could lead to a ***** le shot for Holloway at lightweight.
"There is a world where Max Holloway beats Conor McGregor and fights Justin Gaethje next," Chiesa told MMA Junkie. "If Max beats Conor, that leaves Max and Charles (Oliveira) and Arman (Tsarukyan) in this three-man race to see who fights Justin next. I think Justin, if he had a choice, Charles would be at the bottom of that list. I think he would want the Max Holloway fight back.
"If I was to guess, for a sense of pride, I want to get the guy back that knocked me out over the guy that submitted me. The guy that knocked me out and had this viral moments at 4:59 of Round 5 at the biggest UFC event in history aside from the White House – I want that fight back. If it was the case it would be a rematch with Max if it was an option, then Arman and Charles in that order. If Conor beats Max, I don't know how Conor would match up initially that three-man race."
Holloway (27-9 MMA, 23-9 UFC) welcomes Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) back in a rematch, which headlines the July 11 event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (Paramount+).
Although their fight is at welterweight, McGregor remains the sport's biggest star. That's why Chiesa thinks a win over McGregor could lead to a ***** le shot for Holloway at lightweight.
"There is a world where Max Holloway beats Conor McGregor and fights Justin Gaethje next," Chiesa told MMA Junkie. "If Max beats Conor, that leaves Max and Charles (Oliveira) and Arman (Tsarukyan) in this three-man race to see who fights Justin next. I think Justin, if he had a choice, Charles would be at the bottom of that list. I think he would want the Max Holloway fight back.
"If I was to guess, for a sense of pride, I want to get the guy back that knocked me out over the guy that submitted me. The guy that knocked me out and had this viral moments at 4:59 of Round 5 at the biggest UFC event in history aside from the White House – I want that fight back. If it was the case it would be a rematch with Max if it was an option, then Arman and Charles in that order. If Conor beats Max, I don't know how Conor would match up initially that three-man race."
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