M. Holloway prefers big fights to the UFC belt. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook #@ufcbrasil
The North American, Max Holloway, featherweight champion (up to 65,8kg) of Ultimante and next challenger for the interim lightweight title (up to 70,3kg), revealed that the champion belt in any category doesn't matter as much as the chance to face the toughest fighters in the world. world. The interview was published last Thursday (4) by 'UFC' on its official Twitter account.
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“The belt is the belt, you know? I'm not here for the belts. I’m here to face the best fighters,” Max said in an interview. “My son, Rush, doesn't know how many belts I have. I keep them in the closet. I can get them out of there when I retire,” said the fighter.
Holloway's next match takes place this Saturday, when he faces his compatriot, Dustin poirier, in the main fight of the UFC 236, in Atlanta (USA).
In his ambition to fight against the best in the world, Max will face an opponent who knows the UFC well. Poirier debuted with the company in January 2011, completing an eight-year career with the organization this year.
Max is moving up a category. Previously, he fought at featherweight, having won the title after defeating the Brazilian José Aldo, in 2017. Holloway defended his belt on two occasions: once, in a rematch against Aldo, and another, against Brian ortega, in December 2018, emerging victorious in both.
If he wins his next challenge, Holloway will qualify to fight for the linear lightweight belt, facing the champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. The Russian is currently suspended from MMA fights, responding to the punishment he suffered after the confusion that occurred at the end of UFC 229, where he started a widespread fight between his team and the team. Conor McGregor.
“I asked the UFC, 'Send me the best!', that's what they did,” added Max.
“The belt is the belt. I'm not here to fight for belts. I'm here to fight the toughest guy.”@blessedmma talks about his goals moving forward and what his plans are as far as defending his featherweight belt. #UFC236 pic.twitter.com/MDmAXlZQjt
- UFC News (@UFCNews) April 4th 2019
The North American, currently 27 years old, has a record of 21 fights, 18 wins and three losses. His last setback, however, came in August 2013, when he was defeated by McGregor via unanimous decision by the judges. Since then, Holloway has racked up an impressive 13 consecutive victories.
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