UFC 300 is just a few weeks away and fans are gearing up for the event. Some of the biggest names in the UFC will be showing off their skills at the event. But the match that got a lot of attention was the battle between Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway for the BMF title.
Before the match between the two, Max Holloway discussed the match on his YouTube channel. In the video, he took the time to remind the world of the harsh reality of being an MMA fighter. He cited basketball legend LeBron James as an example. But why did he do that?
Max Holloway claims MMA is the most difficult sport in the world
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MMA fighters are undoubtedly some of the strongest athletes in the world. Not only do they put themselves at risk, but they also risk serious injury. In a recent interview, “Blessed” pointed out exactly what mixed martial artists face during their careers. He also noted that one bad game can quickly invite criticism from fans. The 32-year-old then pointed out how LeBron James could quickly get fans back in his next game.
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He said, “There are fans in MMA who suffer from short-term memory loss. One day someone is the greatest, and then something happens and people forget what that guy did.” He further added: “Being a fighter is the hardest thing in the world. Even in other sports: baseball, basketball, soccer, even F1. You can have a tough day, but two days later you wonder why you What if he played another game to remind people how great he is? If LeBron James came out Wednesday night and missed every shot, everyone would boo. But Friday? We had another fight on Saturday and he didn't miss a single shot, and now he's the best fighter again. You can't do that in MMA.”
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Well, Holloway has come up with a unique way to compare two different sports. However, he will need to be at his best in the BMF title fight against Justin Gaethje. But why did he settle for the BMF title rather than another? Max Holloway explained why in a recent interview.
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Max Holloway reveals why he agreed to fight for BMF title
Everyone was shocked when the former UFC featherweight champion decided to challenge for the BMF title at UFC 300. Many fans believed that a fighter of his talent and record deserved a shot at the title. Even former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov said this in a recent interview with MMA Junkie: “Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway, it doesn’t make sense in my opinion.” Why did he accept the BMF title fight even though he won his last match?
The word “blessing” in a recent interview on Instagram by Championship Rounds lightened the mood overall. He said, “I kept thinking in my head that if Topuria somehow beat Volk, Volk would get a direct rematch. Volk did a good enough job to earn a direct rematch…” He further added: “So, at the end of the day, I always thought that even if Topuria won, Volk would still be waiting because he would get a direct rematch.” Do you agree with Max Holloway's decision? Let us know in the comments section below.
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