Max Holloway Demands "McGregor Money Belt," Eyes Title Shots at 155 and 170

Max Holloway is keeping all options open for his next step inside the Octagon, but he expects the Ultimate Fighting Championship to compensate him accordingly. Fresh off a victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 329, the Hawaiian star has laid out a clear blueprint for his combat sports future.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former featherweight champion made it clear that whether the UFC offers him a title fight across two divisions or a lucrative trilogy bout against McGregor, he is ready to put pen to paper. However, "Blessed" insists he is owed a special piece of hardware for his recent exploits.

“If it’s a title shot, in either weight classes, sign ya boy up,” Holloway said. “If it’s a Conor McGregor fight again, I’ll sign the dotted line. UFC, I’m owed the Conor McGregor belt, the money belt so you guys gotta send me that.”

The victory at UFC 329 in July marked a massive moment for Holloway (28-9 MMA, 24-9 UFC), who defeated McGregor via first-round TKO after the Irishman suffered a torn ACL just over a minute into their clash. The stoppage handed Holloway his first official win in their personal series, avenging a decision loss to McGregor dating back to 2013.

Multiple Championship Options for "Blessed"

Holloway's quick victory in his welterweight debut has opened up intriguing avenues in two separate weight classes. While McGregor remains sidelined following knee surgery with sights set on a 2027 return, Holloway has no intentions of sitting on the bench waiting for a trilogy fight to materialize.

Sitting firmly among the sport's premier draws, Holloway believes his resume warrants immediate championship consideration at both lightweight (155 pounds) and welterweight (170 pounds). With double-champion Islam Makhachev currently holding the welterweight throne after defeating Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, and Justin Gaethje ruling the lightweight division, Holloway sees clear target marks in both divisions.

Holloway has already built an iconic legacy as an undisputed 145-pound champion and the inaugural BMF titleholder. Moving fluidly between lightweight and welterweight gives the 34-year-old veteran maximum leverage as matchmakers plan out main event slots for the remainder of the year.

Whether matchmakers decide to insert Holloway straight into a championship fight at 155 or 170 pounds, or hold out for a massive money fight against McGregor down the line, Holloway is keeping his pen ready. As far as "Blessed" is concerned, the ball is in the UFC's court, and he expects that custom belt to arrive with the contract.