Max Holloway Finds a Hack to Go to Lightweight as UFC Does Not Like Him “Splitting Time Too Much”

Max Holloway secured a triumphant victory over the ‘Almighty’ Arnold Allen at UFC Kansas City and it was nothing short of a masterpiece. The former UFC featherweight champion left his opponent in the dust, ending his 10-fight winning streak in the promotion with a unanimous decision. Holloway’s performance earned him high accolades, leaving fans and pundits alike in awe of his skill and determination.

Now, looking onwards and upwards, Holloway is eager to take on new challenges. In a recent interview, he opened up about what’s next for him. The ‘Blessed’ one also discussed the possibility of moving up to a higher weight class, a decision that would undoubtedly come with its own set of challenges. He spoke candidly about the barrier that comes with moving up in weight and then mentioned a condition under which he would be able to do whatever he wants.

Max Holloway talks 155

During the post-fight press conference, the Hawaiian fighter Max Holloway took the center stage and addressed the media. As the conference progressed, a reporter asked Max Holloway about his plans to move up in the weight class, considering he has almost fought every fighter in his division. Max responded with a hint of uncertainty, saying, “We’ll see what happens. Never say never, man.”

He further added, “We can talk to the UFC and see if they let it do that. They don’t like people splitting their time too much. But the beautiful thing is, when you get a belt, you can do whatever you want. That’s the main goal right now.”

At present, what’s next for the 31-year-old fighter is still unknown, but he is enjoying his sweet victory against Arnold Allen who was undefeated in the UFC since his debut in 2015.

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Furthermore, Max Holloway talked about what he thought about Allen’s performance against him and revealed that the Englishman’s performance rendered him surprised. He also praised Allen for his composure and fight IQ.

Holloway didn’t expect Arnold Allen to display elite traits

After his fight against Arnold Allen, the Hawaiian fighter Max Holloway reflected on his opponent’s performance. He made it clear that he wasn’t expecting ‘Almighty’ to be as good. When asked about where he ranks in terms of his opponents, the 31-year-old answered“He’s super good. He’s up there, he’s up there.”

He also added, “I mean, his IQ is super good, man. I thought he’d be a little more inexperienced, but he rang it tonight. He fought five rounds. I thought so he’s going to be way more desperate. But he is super smart.”

Arnold Allen, who had been undefeated for nearly 8 years, finally tasted defeat at the hands of the ‘Blessed’ one. This shows just how truly phenomenal of a fighter Max Holloway is. What are your thoughts about this fight? What do you make of the prospect of Holloway moving upto 155? Let us know in the comments below.

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