“Make some more history,” Michael Bisping insists Justin Gaethje to defend BMF belt against Max Holloway despite champ’s reluctance

UFC veteran Michael Bisping offers some excellent advice for BMF champion Justin Gaethje on his choice to wait for a title fight.

“Make some more history,” Michael Bisping insists Justin Gaethje to defend BMF belt against Max Holloway despite champ’s reluctance

Michael Bisping adviced Justin Gaethje to take up Max Holloway fight ( Image via Imago )

UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping has some concerns regarding Justin Gaethje‘s decision to hold out for a shot at the lightweight title. Gaethje recently expressed his willingness to bide his time if a title-fight rematch between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira materialized.

However, Michael Bisping suggested Gaethje should take up the challenge thrown by Max Holloway. Bisping was enthusiastic about the idea. On his YouTube channel, Bisping expressed his excitement. He said:

…Justin Gaethje, Max Holloway, ‘BMF’ belt, make some more history, defend the ‘BMF’ belt…
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Bisping proposed that Gaethje should defend the ‘BMF’ title against Max Holloway. Meanwhile, Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev should settle their score. Bisping predicted that Islam Makhachev would likely emerge victorious. He predicted that after that Gaethje could step up to face him, whether it be in Las Vegas or Abu Dhabi. The bottom line for Bisping was that Justin Gaethje should not sit out as he reminded him that he could be easily forgotten.

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Bisping also considered the scenario of Makhachev facing Conor McGregor, as Daniel Cormier suggested. Therefore, Bisping advises Gaethje to keep himself active to remain in the title conversation. In the fast-paced realm of MMA, waiting for opportunities might not always be the wisest choice. Bisping’s counsel to Gaethje was straightforward: seize the opportunity to face Max Holloway and secure his position in the spotlight.

Michael Bisping’s prediction regarding Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback

Michael Bisping was optimistic regarding Conor McGregor’s impending UFC comeback. McGregor will return after an almost three-year hiatus. UFC CEO Dana White raised doubts about McGregor’s commitment to competing primarily due to his substantial wealth.

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Michael Bisping talks about Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC ( Image source: X )

However, Bisping, during his “Believe You Me podcast,” expressed a strong belief in Conor McGregor‘s ability to make a triumphant return. Bisping commented: 

Call me cr*zy, I think he’s going to come back and look great...I think that he’s going to be motivated. I think now he has six months to really turn it on.
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McGregor’s return is eagerly awaited as the UFC star aims to break free from a streak of subpar performance. Despite his immense financial success, he remained fiercely committed to the sport. With a remarkable legacy in the UFC, including holding two titles and being one of the sport’s most prominent figures, McGregor’s return is highly anticipated.

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