Discredited by Khabib in the trilogy against Volkanovski, Holloway counters the Russian's prediction at UFC 276

M. Holloway is ranked first in the featherweight rankings. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

Challenger for the featherweight belt Alexander Volkanovsky this Saturday (2th), Max Holloway responded to the guess of Khabib Nurmagomedov to the co-main fight of UFC 276. Discredited by the Russian legend, the Hawaiian countered the 'Eagle', who bet on the champion in the historic trilogy in the under-65,7kg category.

“He probably said that Volkanovski has more 'fire' than me because he (Alexander) has a cooking show or something. If not, I don't know. Khabib is Khabib. He says his things and I don't know what they represent,” said Holloway, in an interview with 'Yahoo! Sports'.

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With a new opportunity to regain the featherweight title, Max is relying on his motivation to return to the absolute top in the category. At the weekend, the Hawaiian will, for the second time, have the opportunity to wear the division's belt.

“I'm here, still fighting. Can not wait. There are a lot of people guessing and we will find out if everything is true, if I still have the 'fire' on Saturday night”, he concluded.

No UFC 276, Holloway and Volkanovski will share the Octagon for the third time. With clashes in 2019 and 2020, the Australian seeks to maintain his 100% record against the former champion, having won the judges' decision on both occasions.