Last Saturday, we experienced mixed martial arts history in Abu Dhabi. Not only at the national level, which also, with a new milestone that positions the sport in our country, but on the international scene, where fans and all people involved in the sport were amazed after Ilia Topuria made the impossible possible: knock out Max Holloway in the UFC.
That victory for El Matador helped him successfully execute his first starting defense and against a legend of the sport, someone who had never been knocked out and who is very loved by fans of this discipline. Holloway, who was UFC featherweight champion between 2017 and 2019has already suffered some important defeat within MMA, something very hard, but from which he is aware that he can get out of it.
After assimilating this setback, Holloway wanted to send a message through his social networks to all the people who follow him. «Sometimes you make a highlight and other times you are the highlight. “That’s why MMA is the craziest sport in the world,” wrote the Hawaiian challenger, who will have to reflect on what his next challenges are after having done practically everything in the sport.
Sometimes you get a highlight then sometimes you’re the highlight. This is why mma is the craziest sport in the world. Congratulations to the El Matador. As to my family, friends and supporters, we good! The Blessed Express ain’t stopping here. We on our way to a new destination. Make… pic.twitter.com/R0HpYdxSCI
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) October 27, 2024
In addition, Holloway had some kind words of appreciation for the Spanish UFC champion. «Congratulations to El Matador. As for my family, friends and followers, we are doing well! The ‘Blessed Express’ won’t stop here. We are on our way to a new destination. Make sure you have your ticket, get excited! “Thank you all for the love and support!” he stated in his messages to the fans.
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