Islam Makhachev Open to Fighting Max Holloway

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has expressed openness to fighting Max Holloway after Holloway scored a major victory at UFC 329 on July 14, 2026. Holloway defeated Conor McGregor via first-round injury TKO in the main event, described as arguably the biggest win of Holloway's Hall of Fame UFC career. Makhachev's interest in the matchup sets up a potential high-profile bout between the two fighters.