Max Holloway Wants Ilia Topuria Rematch

During an interview with MMAJunkie, Max Holloway discussed being happy with the news that Ilia Topuria is now a 155-pounder.

“I was over the moon,” Holloway said. “A lot of people thought I’d be like, ‘What the hell? Why is he coming to ’55?’ I was over the moon when he announced he was coming to ’55, and when I found out he was getting the title shot, I was like, ‘Oh my God.’ Even the title shot for both of them.

“When they announced Oliveira and Topuria with the title shot, brother, I think I was the happiest man alive. I have history with the two guys. They’re figuring out my fight. I mean, we have this BMF title. I know ol’ boy (Topuria) likes walking around with the BMF title, but if he wants the authentic one, he knows where to find me. First thing’s first: There’s Dustin Poirier, but there’s a lot of history.”

Holloway suffered the first knockout loss of his pro MMA career against Topuria at UFC 308. “Blessed” will look to bounce back when he faces Dustin Poirier a third time at UFC 318 on July 19.