Who’s next for Max Holloway after beating Dustin Poirier?
MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn plays matchmaker and looks ahead to what makes sense for Max Holloway in this edition of “Sean Shelby’s Shoes.”
Max Holloway leaned into his position of spoiler to Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight, and it paid off at UFC 318 with a successful defense of his BMF title.
After losing the first pair of meetings in February 2012 and April 2019, Holloway (27-8 MMA, 23-8 UFC) was determined not to let Poirier (30-10 MMA, 22-9 UFC) sweep their series in his exit from the sport on Saturday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
“Blessed” did just that with a thrilling unanimous decision win, and now Holloway can look forward to more big things in the lightweight division as he continues the next chapter of his career in the weight class.
Holloway mentioned a rematch with 155-pound champ Ilia Topuria or a sequel with Charles Oliveira as his next move, but made it clear he’s willing to discuss all options with the company brass.
What makes most sense for Holloway’s next move? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on his future after UFC 318.
