Max Holloway, the UFC legend known as ‘Blessed’, showcased his skills and determination in a recent victory against Arnold Allen at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen. The win comes after his defining loss to Alexander Volkanovski, and Holloway is now eager to set his sights on his next opponent.
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‘The Korean Zombie’ on the Radar of Max Holloway or Holloway’s Got Respect for TKZ?
In the post-fight press conference, Max Holloway expressed his interest in facing ‘The Korean Zombie’, Chan Sung Jung, in his next bout. Holloway revealed that Jung is the only top fighter from his championship reign that he has not yet fought, and he would love to share the octagon with him.
Holloway even mentioned the rumored Australia card as a possible venue for the highly anticipated matchup.
"If 'Korean Zombie' wants it, he can get it': Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) is ready for his long-awaited showdown with Chan Sung Jung.#UFCKansasCity | Full video: https://t.co/hLD1RZCgyf pic.twitter.com/BE0NAdvjPL
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Holloway praised Jung’s longevity in the sport and expressed his excitement at the prospect of finally facing him in the octagon. As one of the fighters he has been watching and growing up with, Holloway finds it surprising that they haven’t fought each other yet. He sees Jung as one of the OGs (original gangsters) that he has yet to cross paths with and looks forward to the challenge.
Featherweight Redemption: Max Holloway’s Quest for Glory in UFC Continues
Despite the option to move up to the lightweight division for new challenges, Holloway emphasized that his primary focus remains on reclaiming the featherweight title. With three straight defeats against Volkanovski, Holloway acknowledges that he must make a strong case for another shot at the champion.
While he doesn’t dismiss the idea of moving up in weight, he recognizes that winning the featherweight belt is his main objective.
To sum up, Max Holloway’s impressive win over Arnold Allen has put him back on the radar as a top contender in the featherweight division. With ‘The Korean Zombie’ in his sights, Holloway is eager for the opportunity to face off against him finally. While he still very much remains open to moving up to the lightweight.
His ultimate dream, however, is just no to reclaim the featherweight title but leave his legacy as one of the UFC’s most revered fighters. Fans eagerly anticipate the announcement of his next opponent and eagerly await another thrilling performance from ‘Blessed’.
