Max Holloway is not going to dwell on his loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326.
Saturday’s BMF Championship battle between “Blessed” and “do Bronxs” did not go the way in which many imagined. Holloway was the favourite heading into this combat, and a few have been hoping for one more highlight-reel end for the previous UFC featherweight champion. As an alternative, Oliveira placed on a masterclass in grappling and earned a unanimous choice victory.
After the combat, Holloway spoke with longtime UFC shade commentator Joe Rogan. “Blessing” gave Oliveira props for getting the job performed (through MMAJunkie).
“(My sport plan) was simply to hold in there, proper?” Holloway stated. “However they got here with a greater sport plan. Now we have to offer it up for Oliveira. One hell of a fighter. A real BMF. I would not have it every other means.”
Holloway additionally stated the leather-based commerce contained in the Octagon is way from over. Regardless of the setback in Las Vegas, Holloway had a troublesome message for his subsequent opponent.
“I’m going to return again and kick somebody’s ass and get again in competition for a title,” Holloway stated. “It is not over but. I will go see Mr. Oliveira once more, brother. That is for certain.”
Holloway is 1-2 in his final three video games. After failing to realize his aim of changing into a two-time featherweight champion in opposition to Ilia Topuria in October 2024, “Blessed” moved to light-weight. He defeated Dustin Poirier in his retirement match on “The Diamond” earlier than dropping to Oliveira.
It stays to be seen what occurs subsequent for Holloway, however he stays a well-liked fan favourite below the UFC banner. There can be loads of new matchups for Holloway as soon as he is able to return to motion. Stars similar to Paddy Pimblett, Benoît Saint-Denis, Mateusz Gamlot and Mauricio Ruffy will all be new opponents for Blessed.
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