"Let's go crazy" - Max Holloway suggests massive NFL stadium as location for featherweight title clash with Ilia Topuria
Max Holloway recently weighed in on a potential UFC featherweight title fight against Ilia Topuria and suggested that an NFL stadium host the exciting clash.
'Blessed' is believed to be the next contender for Topuria's featherweight championship, especially following his knockout win over Justin Gaethje. However, the 'BMF' title holder being awarded a title shot might depend on whether Alexander Volkanovski gets an immediate rematch with 'El Matador'.
During his appearance on Joe Rogan's JRE MMA Show, 'Blessed' noted that challenging Topuria in Spain doesn't appear to be likely at the moment due to the UFC schedule. He then suggested that the 65,000-seat Allegiant Stadium, home to the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders, would be an excellent venue. He mentioned that a title fight against Topuria could generate plenty of interest for a UFC stadium event. He said:
"I hope [the fight with Topuria takes place in] Vegas...Or Vegas, Allegiant Stadium, 66,000 [in attendance]. Brother, that's what it is...Did you not see all the Hawaiian flags [at UFC 300]? That is the ninth island, brother. We can't go to UFC Hawaii, give me Allegiant Stadium and let's go crazy." [30:04 - 30:31]
Check out the full JRE MMA Show with Max Holloway below:
Joe Rogan agrees with Max Holloway's suggestion for UFC event at Allegiant Stadium
Joe Rogan agreed with Max Holloway's suggestion for a UFC event at Allegiant Stadium and noted that a bout against Ilia Topuria could sell it out.
Except for UFC 129, which took place at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, the promotion typically favors the arena due to the intimate atmosphere it provides. During the aforementioned episode, Rogan mentioned that Topuria vs. Holloway would be an incredible headliner for an event at Allegiant Stadium. He said:
"You could sell it [out]. Allegiant Stadium for a big UFC [event], one hundred percent they could sell it. I mean, every UFC sells out like that. They sell out so quick...And a fight like that [against Topuria], especially if they put together a banger of a card." [30:33 - 30:46]
Check out a photo of what Allegiant Stadium looked like for the Super Bowl below:
![Super Bowl LVIII - San Francisco 49ers v Kansas City Chiefs [Image courtesy: Getty Images]](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/04/afe8e-17141597766516-1920.jpg?w=500)