Of all the epic moments in Max Holloway’s mixed martial arts career, beating the ‘King of Rio’ on his home turf tops the list.
In a matter of hours, ‘Blessed’ will attempt to create another memorable moment when he headlines UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, challenging the promotion’s reigning and defending featherweight world champion, Ilia Topuria. It will be Holloway’s 10th title fight under the UFC banner, but even if he recaptures gold in the UAE, it won’t top the feeling of beating perhaps the greatest featherweight the sport has ever seen.
“It means a lot.