Since the UFC 300 concluded, Max Holloway has become a trending name in the world of sports. Holloway defied the odds as he knocked out Justin Gaethje in the final seconds of the final round of their bout. He raised his stock by such a margin, so much so that he put all the top contenders of two divisions on notice. Former Bellator Champion Michael Chandler has some heavy words of admiration for the former featherweight champion of the world.
Max Holloway will probably take on Ilia Topuria in the next few months before the year ends.
Michael Chandler on Max Holloway
Michael Chandler is set to fight Conor McGregor in June, returning to the octagon after three years on the sidelines. In a recent interview, Chandler was seen talking about Max Holloway, and like every MMA fan in the world, he was perplexed by Max’s knockout of Gaethje. Chandler said positively about the newly crowned BMF champion and discussed his induction in the lightweight rankings. Chandler said,
I thin its no coincidence that him and I are ranked closely together in the 155lbs division. I think Max is a real one. Max embodies the BMF. Max created the ‘Holy sh*t’ moment, the most BMF moment we have ever seen. I would love the opportunity down the line.
Michael Chandler gave Holloway some heavy props, emphasizing that he is the real BMF title winner. Chandler was quick to mention that since Holloway is now a lightweight in the number ninth position in the rankings, he would love to have a go at him soon. Chandler wants to try out his luck against the BMF king of the UFC. Chandler owns some severe power, whereas Max relies on his speed in the octagon.
Michael Chandler has to face Conor on his return to the UFC octagon. Chandler is already finalizing his fight after the Conor fight. Michael has only taken on big names inside of the octagon. He made his debut against Dan Hooker, where he knocked Hooker out in the first round via a solid punch. Michael Chandler might be the favorite going into the bout against Conor, given McGregor’s lengthy layoff from the octagon. It’ll be interesting to see what happens in the octagon in the future.
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