News about Max Holloway

Alexander Volkanovski has been stewing on the sidelines since his KO defeat by Ilia Topuria brought an ignominious end to his featherweight reign. The Australian, who has been one of the UFC's most dominant fighters in recent years, is biding his time for a comeback and opened up on what could be next for him. Topuria's first defence is against Max Holloway in a hugely exciting UFC 308 match-up next month and Volkanovski may push to meet the winner. 

Australian MMA star Alex Volkanovski has posted lovely photos to social media from the recent christening of his baby daughter, Reign. The former UFC featherweight champion, 35, took to Instagram on Monday to share a series of photos from the intimate family christening at an Orthodox church. Volkanovski is the proud father of three little girls with his wife Emma, who he married on October 12, 2012. The pair are high school sweethearts and have been together for around 19 years.

Ilia Topuria's (left) star had never soared as high as it did when he knocked out Alexander Volkanovski to become UFC featherweight champion. He was Spanish royalty in MMA but the last couple of months has seen him handle the next step questionably, according to Daniel Cormier (inset). Topuria's next move is not yet known and he appears to have lost momentum in the public eye. He insisted the BMF belt should be on the line if he is to agree to fight Max Holloway (right) and appears to be reluctant to make his next move. 

Max Holloway has claimed Ilia Topuria is 'super questionable' and hit out at the Spaniard's demands over a fight. Topuria holds the featherweight title, a belt Holloway wants back having just demolished Justin Gaethje with an iconic KO for the BMF belt at UFC 300.  Now Topuria is insisting the BMF accolade will be on the line if he is to grant 'Blessed' a shot at him in his first title defence. He posted a lengthy message on X, attempting to put Holloway in his place, writing: 'The only thing questionable about me is whether I finish you by KO or submission.

Arman Tsarukyan has explained why he attempted to punch a fan during his walkout at UFC 300 on Saturday night. The landmark event was a night will go down in UFC history with Max Holloway pulling off one of the greatest knockouts in his BMF title bout with Justin Geathje and Alex Pereira finishing Jamahal Hill in the main event. Tsarukyan also picked up a huge victory, beating former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira via split decision and most likely earning himself a title shot against Islam Makhachev.  

Justin Gaethje has spoken out for the first time since he was brutally knocked out by Max Holloway at UFC 300 in Nevada. Holloway won the BMF title on Saturday evening after an incredible knockout blow in the final minutes of his fight with Gaethje.

Dana White couldn't hide his excitement after Max Holloway's BMF title win against Justin Gaethje. At UFC 300 the pair squared off over five rounds at the T-Mobile Arena, with Holloway moving up from featherweight in a bid to seize the crown. The BMF belt was introduced in 2019 to denote the 'baddest motherf****' in the UFC and Saturday's clash was more than deserving of such a moniker.

Alex Pereira knocked out Jamahal Hill in the first-round of their UFC 300 main event clash on Saturday to defend his UFC light heavyweight title for the first time. In a landmark event that had already seen Max Holloway produce one of the greatest knockouts in the history of the sport, the main event pair had a tough act to follow. Hill entered the headline bout making his return to action after an injury playing basketball last summer forced him to vacate the title just months after he had defeated Pereira's mentor Glover Teixeira at UFC 283.

Zhang Weili twice came within seconds of finishing Yan Xiaonan as she produced a dominant performance to retain her women's strawweight title at UFC 300. Saturday's co-main event marked the first time two Chinese fighters had competed for a title in promotional history and the pair produced a showdown packed with drama at the T-Mobile Arena.  Just minutes after Max Holloway's last-second KO of Justin Gaethje, Zhang looked to have secured a buzzer-beater of her own as she cinched in a rear-naked choke in the final seconds of round one.

Max Holloway knocked out Justin Gaethje in the final second of their UFC 300 clash to win the BMF title. In one of the most highly-anticipated clashes to feature on the star-studded card, the former featherweight king stepped up to the 155lbs to face Gaethje. On Saturday night the pair engaged in a instant classic at the T-Mobile Arena, with the showdown between the perpetual fan favourites more than befitting the BMF moniker. 

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During Thursday's press conference, White was asked if he would raise the typical $50,000 bonus for the monumental pay-per-view. White initially replied: 'What should it be raised to?' In response, several fighters on stage began pitching numbers, including Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway, who will fight for the BMF title. '300 (thousand), it's done,' White declared after getting flooded with outrageous amounts. 'Stop asking me questions.'

Special edition UFC 300 shorts will be worn by fighters at the historic event this Saturday, with images posted of the attire online. Venum, who are the sponsor for the UFC's apparel, posted pictures of the various custom items on their website. Interestingly, they then swiftly took the pictures down, but X account La Sueur shared them on social media. TNT Sports also shared an composite of Max Holloway in the special shorts he will wear on Saturday night for his huge fight against Justin Gaethje for the BMF title. 

UFC 300 is a major milestone in MMA history and the card has been stacked to the brim with quality. There are three belts on the line to close out the show on Saturday night in Las Vegas. The BMF title between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje comes before an all-Chinese strawweight showdown and then Jamahal Hill vs Alex Pereira take centre stage in a light-heavyweight title fight. But the appetisers are arguably just as tasty as the main course. Fighters who would usually take pride of place on a main card are down in the pre-lims and there are some brilliant match-ups to enjoy. 

Jose Aldo will return to the Octagon for the first time since August 2022 at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro. Jonathan Martinez, the former featherweight champion, will face Jonathan Martinez in the promotion's return to Brazil on May 4 in Sao Paolo-based Ag.Fight. Aldo's last fight was decided no. 334. Merab Dvalishvili, a bantamweight, was ranked No. 1 at UFC 278. Aldo and fellow Brazilian legend Anderson Silva were inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in July 2023.

Locals were baffled by a cash-strapped council's erecting of a string of Benidorm-style sun loungers, oblivious to a dual carriageway. Residents were left confused by three 'random' wooden recliners, which were installed next to a busy main road in Stretford, Greater Manchester. Passersby said they were particularly surprised by the choice of the warm weather seating in the suburb known for its 'completely horrific' conditions. Locals have mocked the area, now known as 'Stretford Beach,' with one nearby bar even putting towels out on the deckchair seats in the style of Costa Blanca's famed beachfront bars. 'Here, Brewchimp, we're loving the new look of Kingsway and we like to get our towels out early for the best beds,' Brewchimp said on their Facebook page.' "All that's missing in Manchester is a beach," Ian Brown remarked. Well, Stretford has stepped closer to reality. 'You should be proud of your Trafford BC work.'

After Dana White's announcement on social media last night, UFC 300 fans have been left out at UFC 300. White dropped the bombshell news for the monumental event in the aftermath of UFC 298, which saw Ilia Topuria surprise Alexander Volkanovski to win the Featherweight Championship in California. Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill will compete in the main event of UFC 300 in Las Vegas on September 13th for Pereira's Light Heavyweight Championship. A number of other fights have also been announced, with Zhang Weili expected to defend her women's strawweight title against Yan Xiaonan and Max Holloway, but it isn't a card that hasn't gone well on social media. Fans have expressed their dissatisfaction with UFC 300's main event, with others appearing to be overwhelmed by what they see as one of the largest events in the promotion's history.

Israel Adesanya has taken to social media to deny a single hint about his involvement in UFC 300. Although a number of fights have been added to the massive tournament, UFC 300 is still without a headline fight. Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to action has been predicted, but UFC president Dana White denied it, with a June date during International Fight Week touted by the Irishman himself.

Dana White has helped announce the fight order for UFC 300 in a brisk manner, but has yet to reveal who will be fighting in the main event on the night. On April 13, the much-anticipated night of action is expected to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with fans anxious to know who will be fighting in the headline battle. White has already hinted at some enthralling matches on the main menu, with Justin Gaethje taking on Max Holloway for the BMF title.

When Sean Strickland takes on Dr. Plessis at UFC 297 later tonight, he will be looking to successfully defend his middleweight crown for the first time. When he dethroned Israel Adesanya in his last fight at UFC 293, the 32-year-old stunned the world and pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the sport's history. The South African is unbeaten in the UFC so far, and pose a serious threat to Strickland's glory, as Du Plessis said. Since defeating Robert Whittaker in a thrilling second round TKO at UFC 290 back in July, the 30-year-old claimed a crack at the title.

Arnold Allen's streak of nearly a decade unbeaten came to an end last year after he discovered Max Holloway's talent and grit in Kansas City, but he has a chance to recover on Saturday at UFC 297. History has beckoned for the 'Almighty', and if he'd been able to find a way past the Hawaiian, he'd be almost certain of a championship shot. Allen is now swimming in the shark-infested waters of the featherweight elite, aspirations of becoming the next British UFC champion have been put on hold.

Daniel Ricciardo (pictured right) feared that he might have re-injured his hand after training with UFC identity Max Holloway (left) this week. Some followers were sent into a rage when some were posted on Instagram.

On January 20, a UFC fighter reacted an announcement that they would defend their name in UFC 297's main event. The polarizing warrior is an ex-white supremacist who has made controversial remarks about women and race in the past. It's fair to say that the individual is an outspoken figure whose opinion on a variety of topics is diverse.

Dana White revealed that the man who is widely regarded as the best fighter ever tore a tendon in his pectoral muscle and will be out for eight months. Instead, British actor Tom Aspinall will face Sergei Pavlovich for the interim heavyweight title. Jones' title defense against Stipe Miocic on November 11 has been called off, according to supporters on social media today. Max Holloway, a five-time UFC champion, took to the X to share his thoughts, writing: "Damn more craziness."