M. Holloway (photo) has no plans to return to the Ultimate Octagon. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @blessedmma
The featherweight champion, Max Holloway would put his belt up for grabs at UFC 226 against Brian ortega, but was withdrawn from the event due to having “concussion-like symptoms” during the week before the clash. Since then, many rumors have suggested that 'Blessed' had suffered a stroke. The fighter's team denied rumors about the American's health.
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“I heard when he was cutting weight, I heard it got really scary. I heard he got so scary where a doctor was, you know, this could be a sign of a little p*ss… not a heart attack, but a stroke,” he said. Brendan Schaub (former MMA fighter and commentator) on his podcast.
ESPN journalist Brett Okamoto also commented on the rumors: “There were rumors that Max Holloway suffered some kind of stroke before UFC 226. His manager Brian Butler told me there is no truth to that today via text. He also said that Max is feeling better and should be in a position to talk more soon,” he stated.
There have been rumors Max Holloway suffered some form of a stroke prior to UFC 226. His manager Brian Butler (@BrianButler_Au) told me there's no truth to that today via text. He also said Max is feeling better and should be in a position to talk more soon.
- Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) 22 July 2018
Holloway's manager also made a quick statement about the rumors in response to the ESPN journalist. “All I can say right now is that we are not sure who is trying to manipulate the media with stroke rumors. I can't imagine what kind of doctors would discharge Max from the emergency room if they really thought he had a stroke," Brian Butler explained to Okamoto.
There have been rumors Max Holloway suffered some form of a stroke prior to UFC 226. His manager Brian Butler (@BrianButler_Au) told me there's no truth to that today via text. He also said Max is feeling better and should be in a position to talk more soon.
- Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) 22 July 2018
Max Holloway recently returned to Las Vegas to undergo a series of tests to assess his health. Apparently he's "starting to feel better."
“Back to the mainland for more exams. Thank you [UFC] and doctors for following along to try to figure this out. Starting to feel better,” Holloway said.
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