Fighters talk about Max Holloway's departure from UFC 226

M. Holloway (photo) had problems cutting weight and the fight was cancelled. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @blessedmma

The featherweight champion, Max Holloway was removed from the confrontation against Brian ortega at UFC 226, after concussion symptoms were detected during the weight cut on Wednesday night (04). After the news was released, many fighters shared the American's departure from the card on their social networks.

Following the announcement of the featherweight champion's departure, his team released an official statement:

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“The team Max Holloway and the UFC staff realized that Max had not been normal since last week. This has become obvious to many from watching his interviews and public appearances in recent days. He showed concussion symptoms even before he started weight cutting and was rushed to the emergency room when they admitted him last night. Initial tests showed that he was fine and he was released on Tuesday afternoon, but the symptoms continued.”

His opponent, Ortega spoke about the case on his Twitter: “It is what it is. We’ll do this s*** later.”

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It is what it is. We'll run this shit later. pic.twitter.com/Ua1q4k4okR

— Brian ortega (@BrianTcity) 5 July 2018

Khabib Nurmagomedov Ultimate lightweight champion sent words of encouragement to Blessed. “Keep your head up, I know what it is, believe in yourself. @BlessedMMA,” he stated.

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Keep your head up Champ, I know what it is, believe in yourself. @blessedmma

— Khabib Nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) 5 July 2018

Bellator welterweight champion, Rory McDonald wished his colleague well. “God bless you, Brother. Get better soon!” he said.

@blessedmma god bless you bro feel better soon!

— Rory McDonald (@rory_macdonald) 5 July 2018

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Former Ultimate fighter and commentator, Kenny Florian stated that Holloway must take care of his health first. “All the best to @BlessedMMA and I wish him a speedy and full recovery. Big fights come, but we only have one body. Health and safety is the most important thing.”

All the best to @blessedmma and wish him a speedy and full recovery. Big fights come go but we only have one body. Health and safety is the most important thing.

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) 5 July 2018

The Ultimate featherweight fighter, Megan anderson expressed concern about the champion's concussion. “This is scary stuff. What we put ourselves through training/fights can have so many unknown long term consequences. I wish Max a speedy recovery!”, he spoke.

This is scary stuff. What we put ourselves through in training/fights can have so many unknown consequences long term.

Wish Max a speedy recovery! https://t.co/zRKIefdMK5

— Megan anderson (@MeganA_mma) 5 July 2018

The former middleweight champion, Michael Bisping expressed solidarity with Holloway. “As someone who knows all too well the dangers of this sport, my thoughts and wishes are with @BlessedMMA and his family. I hope this passes quickly and we can see him doing what he does best soon,” she said.

As someone who knows the dangers of this sport very well, my thoughts and well wishes are with @blessedmma and his family. Hopefully this passes quickly and we get to see him doing what he does best very soon.

- michael (@bisping) 5 July 2018