Dana White seems game to book a rematch between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway.
‘Blessed’ bounced back from his knockout loss to Topuria at UFC 318 on Saturday night.
Holloway outpointed Dustin Poirier over five rounds to spoil his hometown retirement party.
Post-fight, the former featherweight champion, who is now competing at lightweight, called for a shot at the 155lb title ‘El Matador’ won by knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 last month.
Dana White answers Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway rematch question
Max Holloway kept his post-fight interview brief as he ensured the spotlight remained on Dustin Poirier after winning their trilogy bout.
Still, the Hawaiian fan favorite made it very clear that he is hoping to fight Ilia Topuria next.
“A lot of motherf—ers are coming after this BMF belt,” Holloway said. “Come get me!
“And I got some history with the champ. So, UFC, it’s your move next, baby.”
Soon after, Dana White was asked if Holloway had done enough to earn a rematch with Topuria.
The MMA mogul smiled as he dropped hints, without categorically confirmed if he plans to make that matchup.
“I think he’s in a great position right now.” White said about Holloway during the UFC 318 post-fight press conference.
“He just defended that BMF title. He’s ranked number four in the world [at lightweight].
“Anything is possible for Max right now.”
Justin Gaethje hopes for Ilia Topuria title fight
Ahead of UFC 318, Justin Gaethje provided a title fight update after threatening to retire if he doesn’t face Topuria next.
“It’s me or Arman (Tsarukyan), the former BMF titleholder said.
“I believe someone has to fight (Topuria) this year, and I think I’m in a better spot than Arman, so someone’s gotta fight him.
“I hope it’s at Madison Square Garden, New York City, I get to fight him and then I get to defend it on the White House lawn.”