There is not any query that Max Holloway is likely one of the hardest fighters to ever compete contained in the octagon. Nicely, his case has solely been strengthened after displaying off the injury he fought by way of at UFC 300.
The previous featherweight kingpin has a number of choices at his disposal however that might have been a lot completely different if issues did not go to plan final day trip. ‘Blessed’ arguably placed on the most effective efficiency of his profession when he scored a brutal knockout in opposition to Justin Gaethje–capturing the BMF title within the course of.
Throughout a current reside stream, Max Holloway confirmed off his leg damage. Which, regardless of being in a lot better situation from earlier within the week, nonetheless regarded badly bruised and swollen.
max holloway reveals bruised leg after taking 33 of gaethje’s leg kicks throughout their battle pic.twitter.com/ICgx9sckXq
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Although he was profitable nearly all of the affair, Max Holloway was prone to Justin Gaethje’s leg kicks. Because the rounds glided by, the injury grew extra seen and compelled Holloway to modify stances on just a few events.
Since strolling away with the spectacular knockout victory and incomes himself a well-deserved $600k bonus, Holloway has spoken nothing however positively about Gaethje.
Other than labeling him a future Corridor-of-Famer, the newly-crowned BMF champion has understandably shed reward on ‘The Spotlight’s leg kicks.
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Max Holloway set to defend his BMF title?
After his current show, Max Holloway finds himself in an excellent place to make title runs at each light-weight and featherweight.
The star appears to be like all however set to move again right down to 145 lbs and problem the seemingly unstoppable Ilia Topuria for UFC gold, although he has different choices.
Michael Chandler is making ready to lastly meet Conor McGregor contained in the octagon when the 2 lock horns within the UFC 303 headliner later this yr.
Whereas ‘Iron’ has different aspirations, he has publicly acknowledged his curiosity in difficult for the BMF strap, with Max Holloway being firmly in his sight.
