The fighting world has long marveled at Max Holloway’s seemingly unbreakable chin. The Hawaiian warrior had never been knocked out throughout his illustrious career spanning over a decade. This was a feat that became almost mythical in UFC circles. But the unthinkable happened on October 26 at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi. Ilia Topuria did what no other fighter had managed before as he knocked out Max Holloway!
Holloway recently took to X and broke his silence after his first time getting KO’d. His response showed why he is one of the most beloved figures in the sport, as he delivered a message that perfectly encapsulated his warrior spirit.
“Sometimes you get an highlight then sometimes you’re the highlight. This is why mma is the craziest sport in the world. Congrats to the El Matador. As to my family, friends and supporters, we good! The Blessed Express ain’t stopping here.”
The simple wisdom in those words reminded fight fans why Max Holloway is considered one of MMA’s finest ambassadors. Even his opponent, Ilia Topuria, revealed that he struggled to find any reason to dislike Holloway during fight week. This is a rare confession in a sport where manufacturing animosity is almost traditional. But as they say in the MMA circles, “You are my opponent, not my enemy.”
Max Holloway will definitely recover from this loss. As for ‘El Matador,’ he has cemented his legacy as one of the best fighters in the UFC. Fight fans will be anticipating what lies next for these two warriors.
Max Holloway Inclined For A Permanent 155-Pound Move After UFC 308 Loss
‘Blessed’ has spent years dominating the featherweight division with his remarkable cardio and iron chin. His recent stint at lightweight at UFC 300 might have been more than just a temporary detour. He had knocked out Justin Gaethje to win the BMF title.
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Following his first knockout loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 308, Max Holloway’s perspective on his fighting future has taken an intriguing turn. Despite having what he describes as his “best 145-pound cut ever,” the former featherweight king seems ready to make the move.
“I had a couple of times to reclaim [the featherweight title], new guys coming up, that would be fun, but I think ‘55 looks more fun as fighting just more the caliber, everyone there and the names there, it would look really exciting to put my name in the mix,” said Holloway at the post-fight press conference.
The lightweight division is already a shark tank of talent, and it might just become even more interesting with ‘Blessed’s’ permanent addition. The division’s current landscape offers a buffet of exciting matchups. These range from technical battles to all-out wars, and Max Holloway’s style could create fireworks with virtually anyone in the 155 division.
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