Khabib Nurmagomedov once expressed his belief that Max Holloway had the potential to become the greatest fighter of all time. Holloway’s remarkable performance at UFC 300 further solidified his status as a formidable force in the MMA world.
Despite already leading comfortably on the scorecards against Justin Gaethje, Holloway chose to engage in a thrilling exchange with his opponent in the closing moments of the bout. The result was a stunning last-second knockout that left spectators in awe.
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Max Holloway could become the greatest fighter
Widely respected in the MMA community, Holloway has an impressive resume as a former UFC featherweight champion with three title defenses to his name.
Although his previous attempt to conquer the lightweight division against Dustin Poirier ended in a setback, his recent return to the lightweight category positions him for another shot at the title.
In a January 2021 interview with Dan Hardy, UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov praised Holloway’s record-breaking performance against Calvin Kattar and highlighted his potential for future greatness.
Nurmagomedov emphasized that Holloway’s prime is yet to come and predicted that he could surpass his current achievements with dedication and focus.
BREAKING: Max Holloway has been declared medically unfit to fight. Holloway is out of UFC 223. Per Dana White.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) April 6, 2018
The canceled matchup between Nurmagomedov and Holloway at UFC 223 in April 2023 remains a point of interest for fans. Despite Holloway stepping up on short notice to challenge for the vacant lightweight title, the New York State Athletic Commission deemed him medically unfit for the bout due to weight-cutting issues.
This unfortunate cancellation left fans wondering about the outcome of what could have been a historic showdown.
