Max Holloway has decided to move up to the lightweight division once again. The fighter known as ‘Blessed’ has been scheduled to face Justin Gaethje, the current BMF champion, in a highly-anticipated lightweight title bout at UFC 300 on April 13, 2024.
Holloway’s decision to transition from the 145 to the 155-pound weight class is seen by many as having potential neurological and holistic advantages, as it would involve less severe dehydration during his weight cuts. Holloway has confidently responded to critics by asserting his readiness to take on anyone, including heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou.
Max Holloway Addresses Critics with Confidence
Max Holloway responds to critics following his statement about being willing to fight anyone, regardless of weight class, including Francis Ngannou, amid his upcoming title challenge against Justin Gaethje.
Holloway said “I see the minds blown, everybody being like ‘wait until heavyweight, Francis Ngannou you should fight him’. Bring it on brother. You think I care? That’s why me and you guys is different.”
He also added “Even some fighters is worried about certain weights, why? If you’re in the pound-for-pound list you should be willing to fight anybody. That’s what the pound-for-pound list is for.”
Max Holloway expressed that if he had lived in another era, he would have been a gladiator, emphasizing that gladiators didn’t concern themselves with weight classes, as evidenced by their absence of scales.
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Justin Gaethje, the recently crowned BMF champion of the UFC, is set to defend his unique belt against former featherweight champion Max Holloway at UFC 300. Their matchup will serve as a five-round co-main event on the pay-per-view card, preceding the main event featuring Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill. Apart from the BMF title fight, the event promises additional high-profile lightweight bouts, making it an exhilarating spectacle not to be missed.
