Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway could face each other in 2024. Although manager Ali Abdelaziz has mentioned one date, ‘Blessed’ has another in mind.
For the moment, the UFC has announced the headliners for the first three numbered events of the year 2024: UFC 297, UFC 298 and UFC 299. However, there remains a large number of fighters who still have no return date. This is the case of the reigning BMF (Baddest Motherf*cker) champion, Justin Gaethje, as well as the former featherweight champion, Max Holloway. In recent weeks, several rumors have circulated about a fight between the two men. In a recent tweet, Justin Gaethje’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, said it was in the pipeline.
Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway for BMF title
Who wants to see @Justin_Gaethje Vs Max Holloway February 17 for the BMF title ?
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) November 18, 2023
“Who wants to see @Justin_Gaethje vs. Max Holloway on February 17 for the BMF title? »
Max Holloway is thinking of another date. Indeed, the Hawaiian mentioned UFC 300, which will take place in April. He spoke to ESPN: “I think it would be a fun fight for the fans. There’s this BMF belt. I know they’re short on guys for UFC 300, so that would be ideal. If Islam Makhachev doesn’t fight Ramadan, Gaethje will have to wait until October, and it will be over a year and a half since his last fight. »
“I don’t think Gaethje should sit that long. So in the meantime, why don’t we make it a fun one, we make a lot of money, and we put on a show and make a lot of fans happy. That’s the idea. I wouldn’t want a talent like that to sit out a year for a title shot. But I understand why he wants to do it: he deserves the next title shot. »
‘The Highlight’ won the BMF belt by knocking out Dustin Poirier with a head-kick. Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway are among the greatest fighters in UFC history, and there is no doubt that they will wage war in the octagon.
