Max Holloway Posts Heartbreaking Post After UFC 308 Defeat: ‘New Destination’

“BMF” champion Max Holloway (26-8 MMA) said he is in good spirits following his third-round TKO loss to featherweight champion Ilia Topuria (16-0 MMA) in the main event of UFC 308 Saturday afternoon in Abu Dhabi.

Holloway, 32, took to social media to address the loss. Until the fight with Topuria, the Hawaiian native had never been knocked out during his UFC tenure. It was Holloway’s fourth unsuccessful attempt to regain the title he once held from June 2017 to December. 2019 and his first defeat in over two years.

Next 3 fights for Max Holloway after UFC 308

“Sometimes you get (a) highlight, then other times you’re the highlight. This is why (MMA) is the craziest sport in the world. Congratulations El Matador. As for my family, friends and supporters, we (are) fine! The Blessed Express doesn’t stop there. We are on our way to a new destination. Thank you all for your love and support.

UFC 308 post-fight press conference following Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway

The post generated buzz from Holloway’s 4.5 million followers. Over 465,000 people liked it, plus over 11,000 other comments. It’s safe to assume that Holloway is one of the most beloved fighters of UFC fans.

Holloway said he is intrigued by the idea of ​​returning to lightweight with former interim lightweight champion and former “BMF” Dustin Poirier as a potential trilogy fight. The pair fought at UFC 236 in 2019, with Poirier taking home the decision victory. Seven years earlier, at UFC 143, Holloway fell victim to Poirier again. This time it was the wrong end of the triangle submission turned armbar.

“That would be nice, ‘Diamond.’ Sign me up bro. I love that guy. I have nothing but respect for the guy,” Holloway said at the UFC 308 post-fight presser. “He’s 2-0 against my ass, and I don’t have the best luck against people who are 2-0 against me. . I think I have to try again.”

Holloway said he plans to take some time away from fighting. He added that he wants to aim for a return next summer, ideally for International Fight Week in Las Vegas.

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