Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev open to fighting Max Holloway
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 4:23 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Islam Makhachev's coach, Javier Mendez, stated that the UFC champion is willing to face Max Holloway after Holloway's victory at UFC 329. Holloway defeated Conor McGregor in a rematch, although the bout ended prematurely due to McGregor sustaining an injury. Despite Holloway's earlier loss to Charles Oliveira, Mendez believes both fighters are eager to compete against each other. Mendez expressed disappointment about the outcome of UFC 329 but remains optimistic about future matchups involving Makhachev.
- •Islam Makhachev's coach claims he is open to fighting Max Holloway.
- •Max Holloway recently won against Conor McGregor at UFC 329.
- •Holloway expressed interest in facing Makhachev after his fight.
- •Mendez believes Holloway's warrior mentality keeps him competitive.
- •UFC's decision will influence the possibility of this matchup.
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Islam Makhachev Open to Fighting Max Holloway
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — Coach Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev would accept Max Holloway fight
"UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev is open to fighting Max Holloway following his win over Conor McGregor at UFC 329.Holloway picked up arguably the biggest win of his Hall of Fame UFC career to date when he finished McGregor via first-round injury TKO in the main event of UFC 329. While the fight ended in […] The post Islam Makhachev Open to Fighting Max Holloway appeared first on HEAVY.
"Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight champion Islam Makhachev's coach, Javier Mendez, claims his pupil is open to a fight against Max Holloway.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 4:23 AMIslam Makhachev Open to Fighting Max Holloway
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev is open to fighting Max Holloway following his win over Conor McGregor at UFC 329.Holloway picked up arguably the biggest win of his Hall of Fame UFC career to date when he finished McGregor via first-round injury TKO in the main event of UFC 329. While the fight ended in […] The post Islam Makhachev Open to Fighting Max Holloway appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 3:58 AMCoach Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev would accept Max Holloway fight
Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight champion Islam Makhachev's coach, Javier Mendez, claims his pupil is open to a fight against Max Holloway.
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