One fight which had a polarising reaction over its finish at UFC 251 was of Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway’s. The match went down to the wire, and was eventually won by Volkanovski.
After the encounter, several opinions established about the finish of the Featherweight bout, and some enthusiasts even called it a robbery. More fuel was added to the matter, when the president of UFC Dana White himself expressed his disappointment over the judges’ decision.
Here’s what he said;
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Since the decision became a major talking point, many contrasting views also came up, like
What Were Max Holloway’s First Comments After The Fight?
The man behind the subject, Max Holloway however did not cut a sorry figure, and certainly did not act as a victim. After landing in Vegas, the 28-year-old via social media conveyed,
View this post on InstagramHolloway urged supporters to keep things in perspective after his #UFC251 loss 🎯 (via @blessedmma)
Through these words of wisdom, The “Blessed” urged his supporters to not go overboard.
Also read: What Happened in the match between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway?
What’s Next For Max Holloway?
On being asked whether a third clash between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway will be on the cards, that too when Alexander Volkanovski is 2-0 up, Dana White did not gave a concrete answer (Refer to the video above).
With UFC 251 just culminated, it would be difficult to predict Holloways’ next fight, however his impressive display at 251, and his significant MMA record of 21-5, and adding another factor which he often himself highlights i.e., he is 28 and healthy, only hints at one thing, viz. a great future ahead.
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