Conor McGregor and Max Holloway came together to create the funniest MMA blooper of all time in January 2021.
McGregor was doing media to promote his second fight with Dustin Poirier, which took place at UFC 257 on Yas Island and ended with his first knockout loss in MMA.
McGregor was in full flow during his UFC media dayCredit: Conor McGregor (Instagram)
Holloway was still on the ‘Fight Island’ after putting on a blistering display of striking against Calvin Kattar and he accidentally stumbled into the Irishman’s interview with UFC Arabia.
“That looked like Max Holloway going by on a skateboard,” McGregor said with a look of amazement on his face.The interviewer quickly confirmed that ‘Blessed’ was around and had been skateboarding before McGregor clicked that it was his former opponent who flew past and derailed the conversation.
He added with a chuckle: “That was Max Holloway on a skateboard. That’s brilliant.
Holloway and McGregor fought during their early days in the UFC.At the time of their fight in 2013, ‘Mystic Mac’ was much further along in his MMA development, and it showed as he dominated Holloway on the feet before suffering a torn ACL.The fight then changed, and the former Cage Warriors dual-weight champion wrestled his way to a decision win in Boston – but he was disappointed with his performance.
McGregor went on to capture UFC belts in two different weight classes and make a ridiculous amount of money before adding to his £200 million net worth with boxing bouts and a movie career.
‘Notorious’ was left stunned when he saw Holloway float by during one interviewCredit: UFC ARABIA – YOUTUBE
‘Blessed’ spent a few extra days on Fight Island after beating Calvin KattarCredit: @blessedmma – instagram
Holloway became a featherweight champion and established himself as one of the best 145lb fighters of all time.
A rematch seems to make all the sense in the world, but both men have opponents they must get through before it can happen.
Holloway is set to challenge Justin Gaethje for the BMF title at UFC 300 on April 13, and if he wins a fight with new 145lb champion Ilia Topuria could happen later this year.
McGregor is due to end his three-year injury layoff in 2024.
A clash with Michael Chandler has been booked for over a year, but UFC CEO Dana White has refused to provide fans with a comeback date for his biggest star.
McGregor and Chandler have both hinted that a deal is in place for them to fight this summer and flyweight fighter Cody Durden recently suggested their fight will take place at UFC 303 on June 29.
Now, it’s a matter of waiting for the big boss to confirm the details.
