
Will Max Holloway fight Islam Makhachev in the UFC?
Former featherweight champion Max Holloway has expressed interest in facing current champion Islam Makhachev. Holloway noted that he once missed the opportunity to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov and believes a bout with Makhachev would be a compelling challenge. Holloway is currently scheduled to fight Charles Oliveira at UFC 326. The outcome of that bout could influence his position in the rankings and whether the promotion considers a high-profile matchup with Makhachev. However, arranging such a fight depends on multiple factors, including championship status, divisional alignment, rankings, and matchmaking decisions by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The uncertainty lies in whether the promotion will schedule the fight within the near competitive cycle.
Conditions
Resolves “Yes” if by December 31, 2026, Max Holloway and Islam Makhachev officially compete against each other in a UFC bout, as confirmed by UFC event records. Otherwise — “No.”
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