Max Holloway is viewed by many as a coveted opponent, and while AJ McKee is among those who hold this view, he appears to have reservations about ‘Blessed’ triumphing in his upcoming fight. Holloway is slated to face the sport’s most iconic figure, Conor McGregor, in a highly anticipated rematch scheduled for July at UFC 329.
McKee, meanwhile, has his own critical contest on the horizon. The former Bellator MMA champion is preparing for a showdown with the undefeated Salamat Isbulaev, headlining PFL San Diego on June 27th. Recalling a previous interview where ‘The Mercenary’ named Max Holloway as a future dream opponent, McKee shared his thoughts on the impending McGregor-Holloway rematch in an interview with Bowks Talking Bouts, stating,
Max has gone through countless intense encounters and skirmishes. Max Holloway is truly one of the most masterful strikers I’ve observed in the realm of mixed martial arts. That’s precisely why I’ve always admired his approach. I am fully behind Holloway, yet I believe Conor McGregor might secure the win.”
McGregor Foresees Another Dominant Victory Over Max Holloway at UFC 329
Max Holloway is expected to relive their previous encounter, rather than exact revenge, in the upcoming rematch, according to his competitor, Conor McGregor. Despite a five-year absence from competition, the Irishman’s characteristic self-assurance remains steadfast, as McGregor conveyed during an interview with Paramount+,
“I utterly outclassed Max when we last fought. I intend to repeat that performance with an even more overwhelming display.”
Their inaugural bout took place in 2013, prior to either fighter cementing the substantial legacies they both possess in the sport today. The contest, featuring Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, was a co-main event at UFC Fight Night 26. ‘The Notorious’ claimed every round on the judges’ scorecards, earning a unanimous decision victory over Holloway, despite tearing his ACL during the fight.
