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Holloway focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
In the midst of preparations to share the octagon with Charles Oliveira for the second time, Max Holloway sees the fight as the beginning of a new phase in his career. After becoming champion in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg) and adding big names to his record, the Hawaiian returned to lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) with a great performance in the conclusion of the trilogy with Dustin Poirier . Now, in addition to having a date with the Brazilian, he also envisions a duel with another old opponent: Ilia Topuria.
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In a video posted on YouTube, "The Blessed One" guaranteed that even more than ten years after his first confrontation with "The Blurred Lion," his goal remains the same. The BMF belt holder wants to return to the top of the sport and become another fighter to win titles in two different weight classes. But to do that, he will need to get revenge on Ilia Topuria , the only athlete to defeat him by knockout.
“The goal never changes. From my first fight until now, I want the undisputed belt. I had it for a while… now we’re in a different weight class. I have several fun fights ahead. All I need to do is go in there… and come out with the victory,” stated the former featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg).
😤🏆 Max Holloway says his goal is an undisputed UFC title despite being a BMF champion already:
"The goal never changes. From my first fight to now, I want undisputed belt. I had it for a little bit… now we're in a different weight class.
I have a bunch of fun fights lined up… pic.twitter.com/529uA4Mo3U
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) January 23, 2026
Holloway is one of the best wrestlers in history.
Max Holloway is a former UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction.
The only fighter to win the undisputed, interim, and BMF titles, Holloway is one of the most successful athletes in the history of the sport. With victories against names of the caliber of José Aldo , Frankie Edgar , and Dustin Poirier , he could make history once again in the main event of UFC 326.
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