Max Holloway pulls off another impressive victory at UFC on ESPN 44 (MMA Junkie). The Hawaiian fighter won a unanimous decision against Arnold Allen, who has experienced his first loss in the octagon after eight victories (CBS Sports). Even though there were no stoppages nor knockdowns, Holloway delivered a striking clinic, landing a new UFC record of 447 significant strikes in three rounds (MMA Junkie). The fighter now joins the 20-win club, becoming the only elite member alongside Donald Cerrone, Demian Maia, Georges St-Pierre, and Michael Bisping (MMA Junkie).
Despite victories over high-caliber fighters, Holloway faces uncertainty regarding his position in the UFC featherweight division (MMA Junkie). His current record shows three losses to Alexander Volkanovski, the current featherweight champion. Still, Holloway’s team claims the fighter will continue gunning for the title, as he considers himself “built for greatness and built to chase history” (MMA Fighting).
Holloway’s impressive striking career has not gone unnoticed, as he has also landed 3000 octagon strikes in his fight against Allen (MMA Junkie). Dana White, the UFC president, believes that Holloway’s consistency and skill make him a potential threat in any division he competes in (MMA Junkie). White denied any rumors that Holloway would leave the featherweight division and stated that he is confident the fighter will walk away with the title.
Up-and-coming fighter Henry Cejudo has shared his thoughts on a potential fight between him and Holloway (MMA News). The former UFC bantamweight and flyweight champion believes that his Olympic wrestling skills could be the answer to beating Holloway in a future fight.
Holloway’s victory over Allen impresses the UFC community, and fans eagerly await his next move in the octagon. While there is still no confirmation regarding his future opponents, one thing is sure: Max Holloway’s striking skills continue to stun and dominate the UFC featherweight division (MMA Junkie).
