BMF titleholder Max Holloway is having enjoyable drawing comparisons between himself and rising star Joshua Vann forward of UFC 323.
Joshua Vann has an opportunity to usher in a brand new period within the UFC flyweight division this Saturday at UFC 323.
Bunn will tackle UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja in a extremely anticipated showdown within the co-main occasion of UFC 323 in Las Vegas. This match guarantees to be some intense motion that includes two of essentially the most thrilling fighters on the roster.
Vann’s speedy rise to title fights follows an identical technique as Max Holloway rose to featherweight. Comparisons between Holloway and Vann have been made by UFC followers and specialists, touting their thrilling types and expert boxing contained in the Octagon.
The BMF titleholder appears to just accept the comparisons to Vann in latest statements.
Max Holloway accepts Joshua Vann comp forward of UFC 323
In his latest breakdown, YouTube On the channel, Holloway responded to comparisons between himself and his UFC 323 title challenger.
“I hear the comparisons,” Holloway stated of Vann.
“Lots of people say that Joshua Vann fights similar to me. He likes to pepper onerous. However I feel he has some KO energy. I do not know what you guys are saying.” (h/t MMA Junkie)
“Pantoja likes gunfights. He is prepared to place up a struggle. I feel Joshua Vann will convey the struggle,” Holloway stated.
“I feel this has struggle of the evening written in it. For Pantoja, having championship expertise can be an enormous assist right here. I don’t know a lot about Joshua’s grappling.”
Vann earned a shot on the title earlier this yr by defeating former title challenger Brandon Roybal at UFC 317. If he wins this weekend, he’ll change into the primary Myanmar-born UFC champion within the promotion’s historical past.
In the meantime, Holloway hasn’t fought since defeating Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 earlier this yr. Holloway, who suffered an harm within the struggle, plans to take an indefinite hiatus from aggressive motion till 2026.
