On Wednesday it was reported the UFC featherweight champion, Max Holloway suddenly pulled out of UFC 226 title bout against Brian Ortega due to concussions like symptoms.
Many in the MMA world send best wishes to ‘Blessed’ after hearing tragic news, including former two-division champion Conor Mcgregor and trash talker, offer his thoughts and respect to Holloway via social media post.
My thoughts and my respect are with 145lb World Champion Max ‘Blessed’ Holloway.
My thoughts and my respect are with 145lb World Champion Max ‘Blessed’ Holloway.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 5, 2018
Both fighters fought in August 2013 at a FOX Sports 1 show in Boston, where McGregor ended up winning the bout by unanimous decision.
McGregor vacated the featherweight division shortly after winning over Jose Aldo at UFC 196. Then Followed by a pair of trips to welterweight where he settled for a split against Nate Diaz. After that Mcgregor claimed the lightweight title after beating Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205, then took part in a highly anticipated boxing match with Floyd Mayweather.
Since then Holloway amassed 12 straight fights and a featherweight champion.
Mcgregor’s future inside the Octagon is still uncertain, as he’s facing legal issues. But talks of his UFC return is making headlines for some time now.
