In a rematch with Conor McGregor, Max Holloway sends a message to Michael Chandler: 'Keep dreaming'

Max Holloway will face Conor McGregor at UFC 329. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

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In the final stretch before facing Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 329 , Max Holloway has the chance to repeat what he did against Dustin Poirier and avenge one of the first defeats of his career. Beyond that, the Blessed One will also participate in the most lucrative fight possible in MMA. In this context, it is impossible not to remember the situation experienced by Michael Chandler , who was promised a fight against the Irishman, only to see the fight not materialize. On this subject, the Hawaiian seemed to still believe in Iron's chances, in an interview with 'Fox Sports Australia' this Wednesday (8).

Remembering that Chandler remains hopeful of getting the fight at some point, he cited his own example. Although he doesn't seem to take the possibility very seriously, "The Blessed One" said that the former Bellator champion's goal might eventually come true.

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“I saw some interviews with Michael Chandler where he says he’s going to get the fight. Keep dreaming, man. He’s a big believer—anything can happen. I thought the fight would happen five or six years ago, and now, thirteen years later, I’m having a rematch with this guy. That’s crazy. To Chandler, keep training. You never know what can happen,” he stated.

Max Holloway has a message for Michael Chandler after he didn't get the Conor McGregor fight.

"I saw a couple of interviews with Michael Chandler where he's saying he's gonna get the fight. Keep hoping, man. He's a strong believer – anything can happen. I thought the fight would… pic.twitter.com/suknXSHVar

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C. McGregor defeated M. Holloway in 2013. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Two of the most important names in the history of the sport, McGregor and Holloway faced off for the first time in 2013, when both were still featherweight prospects (up to 65,7 kg). On that occasion, McGregor prevailed and won by unanimous decision with a strategy heavily focused on grappling, motivated by an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his left knee suffered during the fight.

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