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UFC: Justin Gaethje’s Unexpected Fandom for Max Holloway Adds Intrigue to BMF Title Match

UFC: Justin Gaethje’s Unexpected Fandom for Max Holloway Adds Intrigue to BMF Title Match

BMF Showdown Takes a Twist: Justin Gaethje's Secret Fandom for Max Holloway Steals Spotlight

At UFC 291, Justin Gaethje secured the BMF Title by defeating Dustin Poirier, filling the void left by Jorge Masvidal’s retirement. Gaethje’s remarkable victory came in the main event’s second round when he executed a perfectly placed head kick that sent Poirier to the canvas. With this significant win under his belt, Max Holloway has now stepped up to challenge Gaethje for the BMF title. Adding a layer of intrigue to this already anticipated fight is a recently surfaced video in which Gaethje openly admits his admiration for Holloway.

UFC: Fandom of Justin Gaethje for Max Holloway Sparks tension for BMF Fight

The UFC originated and pioneered the creation of the BMF (Baddest Motherf***r) championship title belt at UFC 244. What began as a lighthearted and intended as a one-time concept, evolved into the centerpiece of the year’s most significant event. And the proof of that is Gaethje vs Poirier which was significant not only for the fighters but as a PPV it attracted good numbers.

On Twitter, Holloway took to social media, hinting at a potential bout by responding to a tweet that mentions Gaethje’s willingness to wait for a shot at Islam Makhachev. Holloway suggested, “If you change your mind, brother, how about one for the fans? #BMF @Justin_Gaethje” – teasing a potential showdown for the BMF title.

It will certainly be intriguing to see if this match comes to fruition. However, amid the buzz, a video has surfaced in which Gaethje stated that he would never fight Holloway. When asked about the reason behind this decision, Gaethje provided his explanation, “I don’t want to punch him…I like him, he is a good dude. Well I don’t know him personally but I’m fan of his so I would not prefer to punch him. But if I had to, I will, I guess.”

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Certainly, it’s clear that the BMF Titleholder is a fan of Holloway and has expressed his reluctance to fight him. However, he’s also indicated that if the circumstances necessitated it, he would. With Holloway’s challenge on the table, the unfolding events in the lead-up to this potential fight will be intriguing to watch.

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