Ali Abdelaziz apologizes after being humiliated by former UFC champion; understand why.

Ali Abdelaziz at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Ali Abdelaziz backed down after Max Holloway reacted to his provocations. Recently, the promoter drew attention by stating that Usman Nurmagomedov is prepared to defeat big names in the UFC, including the Hawaiian. The statement did not please the former featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg), who publicly responded to the promoter and made him reconsider his stance.

The exchange of provocations began after Holloway stated, in a live broadcast on 'Kick', that Abdelaziz doesn't understand fighting. In response to the Hawaiian's reply, the businessman acknowledged that he had crossed the line, emphasized the respect he has for the former champion, and admitted that he was wrong to make those comments.

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“Honestly, I went too far. Max is a legend, and I only have respect for him. I shouldn't have said what I said. I was wrong, and I sincerely apologize,” Ali Abdelaziz wrote in a post on 'X'.

Honestly, I was out of line. Max is a legend, and I have nothing but respect for him. I shouldn't have said what I said. I was wrong, and I sincerely apologize.

— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) August 9, 2026

After being dominated by Charles Oliveira and losing the BMF belt, Max Holloway returned to the win column by defeating Conor McGregor at UFC 329. With a record of 24 wins and 9 losses in the UFC, "The Blessed One" now aims for a new climb towards the title at 34 years old.

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