Max Holloway earned the “BMF” title strap in one of the most violently engineered fashions ever possible. Upto the fight happening, the former featherweight champ was a +200 opening odds underdog to heavy betting favorite Justin Gaethje.
Max Holloway does not pose Islam Makhachev any threat if they square off in the Octagon. That is according to Makhachev’s coach, Javier Mendez. Makhachev defends his UFC Lightweight Title for the third time against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 on June 1.
After destroying Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, Max Holloway has shown interest in fighting Islam Makhachev. According to Makhachev’s coach, Javier Mendez, Holloway cannot handle the pressure from the Dagestani.
Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira has plans to run it back with the BMF champion Max Holloway. Right now, Oliveira is searching for legacy battles.
If “be careful what you wish for” was a person right now, it’d be Max Holloway. He wished to rise in weight class and try his luck again. It clicked, and he bagged the BMF strap.
Alexander Volkanovski believed he had closed the book on his rivalry with Max Holloway. The Australian former UFC featherweight champion picked up his third decision victory over Holloway at UFC 276 in July 2022.
Alexander Volkanovski is willing to fight Max Holloway for a fourth time. The Australian is coming off consecutive losses. He was stopped by Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 last October in their lightweight rematch.
A matchup between UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and BMF champion Max Holloway has not been set, but Alexander Volkanovski -- who has fought both -- believes Topuria wouldn't retain his title if the fight comes to fruition.
Max Holloway, the UFC BMF Champion, has hit out at UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria ahead of a potential fight. Holloway is coming off the best career win, stopping Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 in thrilling fashion.
Following his vicious knockout win over Justin Gaethje (25-5) at UFC 300 last weekend, seemingly everyone wants a piece of Max Holloway (26-7).
Several years ago, Georges St-Pierre uttered the “not impressed” phrase. Now, Ilia Topuria is taking hold of it. Topuria, the reigning UFC featherweight champion, was in attendance at UFC 300 over the weekend.
Johnson made a startling statement about his prospects sparring against the former UFC featherweight champion.
Ilia Topuria wants to defend his featherweight title against Max Holloway after the Hawaiian’s phenomenal performance at UFC 300 on Saturday. Holloway moved to lightweight to challenge Justin Gaethje for the BMF title at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Max Holloway had to remind the doubters at UFC 300 that he was one-half of the BMF title fight for a reason. Based primarily on a previously-unsuccessful venture to 155 pounds in 2019 and opponent Justin Gaethje’s well-earned reputation as a wrecking machine, Holloway entered Saturday’s fight as the underdog.
Max Holloway didn’t care that he was likely ahead on the scorecards. With 10 seconds remaining in his fight with Justin Gaethje for the BMF title Saturday night at UFC 300, Holloway pointed to the center of the octagon and invited his opponent to trade punches with him.
Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje delivered the kind of fight the “BMF” title was made for. With Holloway in control of the bout at UFC 300, “Blessed” stood toe-to-toe with Gaethje for the final moments.
UFC 300’s fight card was built to be pure entertainment, and few in the history of mixed martial arts are as entertaining in the octagon as Max Holloway.
These three fighters will have the opportunity to catapult themselves towards greatness on one of the biggest stages ever.
Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has always been one to speak his mind. The fighter was recently asked about an upcoming UFC 300 bout pitting Justin Gaethje against Max Holloway.
Max Holloway is indifferent about the venue for UFC 300, recognizing that the entire world will be tuned in to witness his clash with Justin Gaethje. As the UFC continues its quest for a headline bout for the monumental event on April 13, Holloway is gearing up for a five-round showdown with Juatin Gaethje for the coveted “BMF” title.
This past Saturday in the main event of UFC Singapore, we saw a battle between two featherweight legends.
Max Holloway has knocked out Jun Chang-Sung "The Korean Zombie" at UFC Singapore. "Blessed" floored Zombie in the third round, scoring a stunning walk-off knockout.
Max Holloway’s journey in the world of MMA is a testament to willpower, discipline, and a captivating charisma that transcends beyond the octagon. Known for his intense and riveting fights, Holloway has become a beacon of sheer force and talent in the UFC featherweight division.
Not only is he giving credit where it’s due, but Max Holloway has a sense of humor regarding his loss to Alexander Volkanovski in their trilogy bout at UFC 276.
While Alexander Volkanovski is 2-0 against Max Holloway, the close nature of their second meeting has given the rivalry a feel of unfinished business heading into their trilogy at UFC 276.
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