Adesanya points to the ideal fight for McGregor and surprises by putting Holloway in second place.

Adesanya focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Press release/Facebook/UFC

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Even cast to face Max Holloway in the main fight of UFC 329, scheduled for July 11th, in Las Vegas (USA), Conor McGregor His future is already being debated by some of the biggest figures in MMA. Israel adesanyaThere is a fight capable of generating even more buzz than the rematch between the Irishman and the former featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg).

During participation in the channel Demetrious JohnsonThe former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) spoke about possible scenarios for McGregor after his return to the octagon. Without hesitation, the Nigerian pointed out... Justin gaethje as the ideal opponent to headline one of the biggest events in recent UFC history.

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“Conor and Gaethje would feed families, they would feed countries. It would be crazy. It would feed everyone,” Adesanya stated. The statement was made jokingly, using hyperbole to highlight the enormous commercial potential the fight would have for the organization.

The former champion's projection also gains strength from Gaethje's current form. The American recently won the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) by defeating... Ilia Topuria No. UFC White House, held last Sunday (14), in Washington DC (USA), a result that put him in the center of attention in the category.

Although he acknowledges the historical significance of the rivalry between McGregor and Max, who first faced each other in 2013, the former champion believes that a duel against Gaethje would generate even more fan interest. Known for his aggressive style and constant battles inside the octagon, the American has built one of the most popular careers in the company and often delivers fights that are contenders for fight of the night.

If Conor surpasses Holloway in UFC 329The scenario envisioned by Adesanya may cease to be just a hypothesis. After all, few matchups would have as much commercial and sporting appeal as a super fight between the Irishman and the new lightweight champion.

Period of inactivity increases pressure on McGregor

Conor McGregor in the octagon. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/brwlrz

At 37 years old, McGregor is trying to end a drought that has lasted more than six years. His last victory was in January 2020, when he defeated... Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds. Since then, the Irishman has suffered two consecutive defeats to Dustin poirier and did not return to competition after suffering a serious leg fracture during a fight held in July 2021.

The long period away from the sport has transformed the duel against Holloway into one of the most important moments of his recent career. A victory could put the former champion back among the organization's top topics, while another defeat would increase doubts about his ability to compete at a high level.

Gaethje is experiencing the best moment of his career.

Gaethje celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

Now, with the title in his possession, Justin gaethje He becomes the man to beat in one of the organization's most competitive divisions. Names like Charles of the Bronx, Arman Tsarukyan and even a rematch against Ilia Topuria They appear as potential candidates for the next title fight.