Max Holloway makes bold promise when commenting on return to lightweight for UFC 300

Max Holloway after victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

With a negative history in light weight adventures (up to 70,3kg.), Max Holloway is willing to make a crucial change to return to the category. Escalated to face Justin gaethje No. UFC 300, the Hawaiian stated that he will prepare better to move up in weight and guaranteed that fans will see a bigger and stronger version of 'Blessed' on April 13th.

“My eating habits, my nutritionists, my wife are keeping me in check, and just having the IQ (this time). I think you'll see a person the right size for this. I feel like (last) I was just a big (featherweight). And I hate using excuses, but everyone asks me that question, you know? That was a long time ago. I was just a big (featherweight). You will see a difference on April 13th,” Holloway said in an interview with ESPN.

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In his first stint at lightweight in the UFC, Max Holloway was defeated by Dustin poirier in contention for the interim division title. After the episode, the Hawaiian returned to featherweight and was defeated only by Alexander Volkanovsky since then.

Max Holloway faced Dustin poirier in 2019 and was defeated. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook ufc

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Willing to gain new opportunities, Holloway will face Gaethje on April 13th, at UFC 300. At stake will be the BMF title, currently defended by the former lightweight title challenger. The duel will take place at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas (USA).

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