@@watch_townNaw, Tony was beaten by Justin like he was a pinata doll. This was a fight, Ilia just have that KO power. Max is just heartbroken, not broken.
How is that being humble in defeat saying it wasn’t a hard time for him and that ilia wasn’t hitting hard , the first time he ever been kod in his whole ufc career still saying that he could beat ilia come on man 😂
@@B-Milli true. As a huge Max fan, fair play to Ilia but man did they look bad- especially at the end of round 2 when it got a reaction from Ilia I thought it was gonna shift momentum. Going in the 3rd Max also looked to have a rib injury on the right side (considerable swelling) as when he initially got backed up against the fence he was dropping his right arm to protect that side (re-watching it in slow-mo you can see the swelling). Hell of a fight 🙏
I was loving those. Max was winning the rounds and mixing it up so well with the level changes and keeping Ilia from getting comfortable but then the KO happened :(
@@ARR409 agreed. Going into the fight I was telling everyone Ilia's gameplan is simple [as reflected in past fights]: chop away at the lead leg to negate movement, pressure to the fence and unload but Max's footwork [statistically] causes opponents to land less which is why I was expecting the end of round 2 to start widening the gap between them. But like Max said, the fight game is one of inches so fair play to Ilia
This was the only fight Ive ever felt hurt over. I truly wanted Max to win but knew who was going to win after I seen Max step on the scale. You’re still the people’s champ Max and much respect to Ilia
The worst part for me is that I'm on the West Coast so the main card started at 11 AM and I had to work, I had to stay composed in front of customers while I was so defeated cuz 5 feet away from me my phone with the volume turned down I saw max get finished as I could only glance at my phone for 5 seconds at a time here are there and happened to glance while he got finished
I'm Georgian and I'm very happy today that Ilia Topuria won. Also I want to give respect to Max and all Hawaiian people and American people. Peace all of you❤️
should have could have. hindsight feels good huh? being that i can actually throw a punch imma say that max should have done exactly what he did. he knows this and so does his family. this is the game they play. they don't operate like you
This dude will always be a legend and a true BMF regardless of the outcome....fights anybody, fears no one and regardless of a loss he never complains!!!! Much respect to max holloway!!!!
wrong. illias technique is what gives him the upper hand. he hits people with wild precision, those hip snaps and everything is perfect. people don't see his shots coming and those are the ones that hurt the most
he was being herded the whole time. behind the black lines way too much. not awful but i called it last week and called it further after that first round. his paths to victory were only one thing....volume ....get to the fifth round and hope that kid gets tired. thats it. ilia had at least three path\s
The polarity in this sport is insane. Max has an incredible last second ko against Gaethje earlier this year, comes back to 145 to challenge Illia and gets knocked out himself. Reminds me when Dustin beat Connor the third time and then lost against Oliveira later that year.
Nah everyone was saying it was a mistake when he moved up to 155 then switched after it went well for him. He and his team made a decision they believed was right, it went well for him at LW and he was up against a future great of the sport now so he didn’t win down at FW, he’s been beating everyone except Volk and ilia at FW for years.
He had to go down because he was next for the title at 45 while he is not a title contender at 55 yet. Now that he didn’t beat Ilia I think he should move up.
should have could have. hindsight feels good huh? being that i can actually throw a punch imma say that max should have done exactly what he did. he knows this and so does his family. this is the game they play. they don't operate like you
He looked super drained at the weigh in. Not sure if that had an impact on his performance but I've always felt Max should've left 145 a long time ago. Not saying he would be champ at 155 but those big weight cuts are likely taking a toll now that he's older
I legit had tears in my eyes seeing Max on the ground looking up. Man’s always been a dawg but that cut just takes it toll on him now. All props to Ilia, he’s the new 145 king but Max has got to stay at 155. He’s so much better for that division and he’ll go on another run for sure
Max Holloway is one of the greatest MMA fighters ever. I say so because he’s been so consistent in his growth, as a fighter in the sense that he’s improved consistently, AND he’s grown as a person at the same time in the sense that he truly understands the sport he’s a part of and takes his wins and loses the same way. I have so much respect for hom
He can’t keep yoyoing weight classes, featherweight drains him too much and he just isn’t strong from dehydrating so much prior to weight in. He is so much stronger and faster as a lightweight.
Max is still young, you look at him fighting 5 years ago and he looks quicker now than he did then. The same can’t be said for tony, he’s visibly slower, like a lot slower and he’s old. Can’t compare them.
I believe this is the downfall of Max Holloway in real time. His chin will never be the same. Max, thank you for the years of entertainment and just being an all-around great dude. Go in the sunset bro. Have fun with your family. Don't keep risking it for some lost Glory. Like a lot of other guys do man. Hoping for the best for max
One knockout is not the end of his career. It should be the end of his 145 pound career but without the drastic weight cutting he'll be fine at 155. I guess Alex Pereira should've retired when Israel knocked him out stiff as a board, right?
@@artieriesterer8633 Also a long time fan of Holloway. I'm not sure what fight this man was watching or if he's just trolling. Ilia was walking away and Max was still flat on his back with the ref leaning down to check on him. When he made it to his feet he had no idea what had just happened.
Knew it was just a show thang... They both so cool guys and I know they can be good mates 😁 Respect to Max being this honest and humble guy. He even showed peoples that Ilia was just talking for show and he's a good guy as well.❤
I thought it was 1-1 or 2-0 max so I was surprised with the scorecard. I thought he was doing well but i think its time for him to permanently move up to 155 with the BMF belt and hopefully challenge for the title there
holloway should move up to lightweight, there's some fun fights there for him. that 145 weight cut was another reason he couldn't take those flush shots from ilia, he's more durable at 155
Excelente combate Max!! Te deseo una pronta recuperación sin consecuencias desde España y que no te rindas! Pase lo que pase creaste historia y no tengo duda de que lo seguiras haciendo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
You hear the pain in his voice
You could hear it in his post fight interview aswell
Even Topuria can hear it and he's as deaf as a post
That's called CTE
@@bryanbabb2709and you’re what people would call a troll
Thats called blood sweat and tears. It's so much more than just a game for these guy's. He is taking fairly well though.@@bryanbabb2709
I’ve been a Holloway fan for the longest time now. This one hurt. :(
It's almost feeling like Tony. Almost.
@@watch_townNaw, Tony was beaten by Justin like he was a pinata doll. This was a fight, Ilia just have that KO power. Max is just heartbroken, not broken.
Facts brother this shit hurts
You guys deserved this humbling 😂😂
Yeah it does hurt... but I have a feeling Volk is gonna get the belt back
Max needs to fight at 155. He looked sickly after that weight cut to 145.
Nah Max is done. Once that chin cracks, that aura of invincibility is gone.
excuses
@@MrRonanthoson hechos bien excusados
Nah, and he fought well, he got caught like most do, so far, with ilia
@@lawrence208 not true at all. Alex Pereira is a recent example.
Post concussed conference should be banned.
Why they do Max like that? 🤦♂️
Atleast he shows up unlike Izzy who got his coach to talk for him 🤦♂️
@@jooyichen because Max is tuf man
Lopes is already tooken! And we gonna leave no turn unstoned! It is what is! We gonna find out tomorrow night! 1 more sleep ladies!! 😂
@@AUSHARDSTYLEstrickland didn’t even show his face after Dricus dog walked him
WE LOVE YOU MAX!! REST UP CHAMP
You can’t not love Max. Humble in victory and defeat. Wishing him good health and can’t wait to see him soon
It's easy not to love max.
Yeah honestly one least favourite fighters. Overrated
How is that being humble in defeat saying it wasn’t a hard time for him and that ilia wasn’t hitting hard , the first time he ever been kod in his whole ufc career still saying that he could beat ilia come on man 😂
Max's oblique kicks looked nasty 😬
I think they were bothering ilia for sure that's why he had to finish it quick before they started taking a toll on his movement
@@B-Milli true. As a huge Max fan, fair play to Ilia but man did they look bad- especially at the end of round 2 when it got a reaction from Ilia I thought it was gonna shift momentum. Going in the 3rd Max also looked to have a rib injury on the right side (considerable swelling) as when he initially got backed up against the fence he was dropping his right arm to protect that side (re-watching it in slow-mo you can see the swelling). Hell of a fight 🙏
I was loving those. Max was winning the rounds and mixing it up so well with the level changes and keeping Ilia from getting comfortable but then the KO happened :(
I think the main issue was that those calf kicks from Ilia just completely negated Max’s footwork, he was doing well when his feet were good.
@@ARR409 agreed. Going into the fight I was telling everyone Ilia's gameplan is simple [as reflected in past fights]: chop away at the lead leg to negate movement, pressure to the fence and unload but Max's footwork [statistically] causes opponents to land less which is why I was expecting the end of round 2 to start widening the gap between them. But like Max said, the fight game is one of inches so fair play to Ilia
Bro deserves every penny of his bonus wish him the best💪💪
Had to rewatch the Gaetjhe fight after this for my mental health
lol
This was the only fight Ive ever felt hurt over. I truly wanted Max to win but knew who was going to win after I seen Max step on the scale. You’re still the people’s champ Max and much respect to Ilia
People's champ lmao
I don’t think it was the scale . I think ilia has the skills that if you don’t have the power to end the fight he’s is gonna finish you
Dropping down after looking the best he ever had at 155 was just a low IQ career move. Who actually thought he was gonna beat ilia?
@@williejohnson9505All these Max fans coping so hard talking about the weight cut😂😂
The worst part for me is that I'm on the West Coast so the main card started at 11 AM and I had to work, I had to stay composed in front of customers while I was so defeated cuz 5 feet away from me my phone with the volume turned down I saw max get finished as I could only glance at my phone for 5 seconds at a time here are there and happened to glance while he got finished
Bro, I genuinely don't known if I want to keep watching MMA after this.
Styles make fights, max does terrible against shorter opponents and ilia is a knockout artist. You didint know MMA in the first place.
Hhhhh u need to see Alex finishing Jones
Don't be such a casual. Smdh@@matthewman8657
Chill out no need to be condescending @@matthewman8657
So true bro, im sad 😢
Don’t doubt this man’s ability to bounce back
Max and Dustin are the best for comebacks
Hes not bouncing back against ilia.
His head is gonna bounce back off the canvas
he'll do great things at 155, holloway still one of the best in the game
Max is a warrior. Still a BMF
Not a true bmf 😂😂
@@Asvl-l4gWait are you saying that a BMF cannot lose a fight?
Topuria is now the BMF.
@@vancouverrrr No he's not. If that's the case, any fighter who wins is a BMF. Max has the belt and hasn't lost it
@@vancouverrrr technically the lineal BMF is Belol
Still a big fan massive respect he had very good round against him tagging him so much man
I'm Georgian and I'm very happy today that Ilia Topuria won. Also I want to give respect to Max and all Hawaiian people and American people. Peace all of you❤️
❤
As a huge man fan I appreciate your love and respect. Right back at ya brother. I wish everyone on RUclips could be as civilized as you.
Respect. Peace to you as well!
Favorite fighter in the UFC. Win or lose!
HE IS GOING TO HAVE THE BIGGEST COMEBACK SOMETIMES YOU GOT TO LOSE TO GET BETTER “THE BEST IS BLESSED”
Again ?!
amen brother, win or lose max is still the legend
@@marcustevaga that’s what rooting is win or lose WE COMING BACK “THE BEST IS BLESSED”
They did Max dirty with that thumbnail tho... 😢
I hate seeing this dude lose. Same with Justin Gaethje!
Word
Looked like the walking dead thumbnail haha
He had a great run as a Featherweight champ, and he looked good at lightweight, he still young and he could get a run at 155
Should've never went back down to 145.
should have could have. hindsight feels good huh? being that i can actually throw a punch imma say that max should have done exactly what he did. he knows this and so does his family. this is the game they play. they don't operate like you
I wish all fighters took a loss like this. Looking at quite a few cry babies, O'Malley, being the one who never lost and has 2 losses.
Why ? What difference does it make ?
This dude will always be a legend and a true BMF regardless of the outcome....fights anybody, fears no one and regardless of a loss he never complains!!!!
Much respect to max holloway!!!!
Holloway was doing a good fight. But Topuria's power has not sense
Your comment has 'not sense' 😂jkjk❤
wrong. illias technique is what gives him the upper hand. he hits people with wild precision, those hip snaps and everything is perfect. people don't see his shots coming and those are the ones that hurt the most
he was being herded the whole time. behind the black lines way too much. not awful but i called it last week and called it further after that first round. his paths to victory were only one thing....volume ....get to the fifth round and hope that kid gets tired. thats it. ilia had at least three path\s
@@wardeeen8982ilia was definitely getting tagged up..
The polarity in this sport is insane. Max has an incredible last second ko against Gaethje earlier this year, comes back to 145 to challenge Illia and gets knocked out himself. Reminds me when Dustin beat Connor the third time and then lost against Oliveira later that year.
Should have stayed at 55 going back down to 45 completely halted maxs momentum I never understood that decision from this fights conception
Nah everyone was saying it was a mistake when he moved up to 155 then switched after it went well for him. He and his team made a decision they believed was right, it went well for him at LW and he was up against a future great of the sport now so he didn’t win down at FW, he’s been beating everyone except Volk and ilia at FW for years.
He had to go down because he was next for the title at 45 while he is not a title contender at 55 yet. Now that he didn’t beat Ilia I think he should move up.
should have could have. hindsight feels good huh? being that i can actually throw a punch imma say that max should have done exactly what he did. he knows this and so does his family. this is the game they play. they don't operate like you
You don't get the attraction to get a title shot and try to reclaim your title?
I RIDE WITH MY GUY AND DIE WITH MY GUY, YOU AIN’T LOSING A FAN IN ME KEEP YOUR HEAD UP BOY ⬆️
you're not dying with max you're dying in front of a computer screen unless you hit the mats rook lol
Love ya Max 🤟
No sadness for max. He's made many other people walk in the shoes he's in right now. Live by the sword. Your turn max
thank you! finally some logic.
Max already concurred the 145 division. Time to move up
He looked super drained at the weigh in. Not sure if that had an impact on his performance but I've always felt Max should've left 145 a long time ago. Not saying he would be champ at 155 but those big weight cuts are likely taking a toll now that he's older
You could never tell he likes naruto. I also know now Khamzat playes Dota 2 its sick af
No he don’t kham kham don’t play not dota
@@Evilevilmonkeyy he said that in interviu man
He has a 9 tail fox half sleeve
@@rafaellisiecki why u lying to mee
@@Evilevilmonkeyy im not
Time for Holloway to fight at 55 going forward. No reason to fight at 45 anymore.
Max you are a freaking warrior nothing but love brother
I Love U maxx❤❤❤❤
Huge props to Max for doing this press conference. Waited a long time for this title and must have hurt losing the fight.
Dropping down to 145 after finishing gathje never made sense. Terrible career decision. Knew he was bouta get his drained ass KO’d
It’s ok max you will forever be a great ! Been watching mma since 2009 and it’s always so unpredictable
I legit had tears in my eyes seeing Max on the ground looking up. Man’s always been a dawg but that cut just takes it toll on him now. All props to Ilia, he’s the new 145 king but Max has got to stay at 155. He’s so much better for that division and he’ll go on another run for sure
You think so?? I hope he’s not done.. he was winning till he wasn’t .. fuck hurts man especially as a fellow Hawaiian 😞
You'll be back Max. Stay blessed.
Respect👏🏼Bounce back season incoming
RESPECT FROM SPAIN🇪🇦.
LOVE YOU, WARRIOR
At the end of the day, I hope this ain't the end of the day for Max.
Max Holloway is one of the greatest MMA fighters ever. I say so because he’s been so consistent in his growth, as a fighter in the sense that he’s improved consistently, AND he’s grown as a person at the same time in the sense that he truly understands the sport he’s a part of and takes his wins and loses the same way. I have so much respect for hom
Heal up max we love you man
Guys don’t understand jet lag
It hurt seeing him get ko/loss like that. I'm a huge fan of max.
I hate how they were thanking him for his career lol, he is 32 still have a lot left
He’s done
Blessed holloway your a champion
He can’t keep yoyoing weight classes, featherweight drains him too much and he just isn’t strong from dehydrating so much prior to weight in. He is so much stronger and faster as a lightweight.
Holloway still the man. Love from Wales G. X
Max love you brother
Respected fighter, unlike the Georgian
Max is sooo based for the Akatsuki theme walkout 😂🙏
He needs to fight Diego Lopez next if he loses he’s done
Max was getting the better of him.. i am sure if it had continued he would have a better performance
I love Max's attitude.
You'll be back max
Tbh Holloway got humbled, he was talking a lot of trash.
the bad ending
All my respect for Max the blessed.
I hope Max doesn't end up like Tony Ferguson .. Its that time where the changing of the guard is happening throughout all divisions..
Max is still young, you look at him fighting 5 years ago and he looks quicker now than he did then. The same can’t be said for tony, he’s visibly slower, like a lot slower and he’s old. Can’t compare them.
I believe this is the downfall of Max Holloway in real time. His chin will never be the same. Max, thank you for the years of entertainment and just being an all-around great dude. Go in the sunset bro. Have fun with your family. Don't keep risking it for some lost Glory. Like a lot of other guys do man. Hoping for the best for max
One knockout is not the end of his career. It should be the end of his 145 pound career but without the drastic weight cutting he'll be fine at 155. I guess Alex Pereira should've retired when Israel knocked him out stiff as a board, right?
If he recovers well and takes his time I think he can bounce back. He didn’t take too much damage
I've seen enough give him jon jones
He still recovering from gatchee
we found out saturday night
STILL OUR CHAMP MAX!!!
He f*cked around & found out October 26th bruddah. 😢 Watchout 55ers, here comes the grown-man, non-depleted Blessed Express 🙏🏼👊🏼
That was a quick stoppage. Max can recover quick, the ref never took that into consideration.
I was happy with the stoppage and I am a superfan of Max. He was out bro. No sense in taking more damage
@@artieriesterer8633 Also a long time fan of Holloway. I'm not sure what fight this man was watching or if he's just trolling. Ilia was walking away and Max was still flat on his back with the ref leaning down to check on him. When he made it to his feet he had no idea what had just happened.
@@josephdover198 Max will be back bro. The man’s legacy is still already lifelong and he will continue to be one of the best
God fucking dammit 😢
It's over guys I can't even lie. He took plenty of damage in his career and now his chin has been cracked... I hope I'm wrong tho
dp vs max as retirement fight for both would be cool
Max's voice is still messed up from the weight cut. Lightweight is where he belongs.
Love both fighters! Huge respect to both of them
Max should try welterweight
Oh brother
Knew it was just a show thang... They both so cool guys and I know they can be good mates 😁 Respect to Max being this honest and humble guy. He even showed peoples that Ilia was just talking for show and he's a good guy as well.❤
I can tell Max likes churros 😂
Ilia won't ko him again, let's get that rematch bro
Wishing him well
Max is a true legend of the sport! Congratulations to Ilia for defending the belt.
Max!! If Dana won’t compensate you properly, we will. Much love
Max has had his times and everyone respects him win or lose we all love him still 💯🔥
Even after the fight, Max is pulling more youtube views on the post fight conference interviews 😂
Worst part is max was winning the fight.
I feel so bad for Holloway, I’m so sad, this motivates me
I thought it was 1-1 or 2-0 max so I was surprised with the scorecard. I thought he was doing well but i think its time for him to permanently move up to 155 with the BMF belt and hopefully challenge for the title there
holloway should move up to lightweight, there's some fun fights there for him. that 145 weight cut was another reason he couldn't take those flush shots from ilia, he's more durable at 155
Respect Max 👍👍
Excelente combate Max!! Te deseo una pronta recuperación sin consecuencias desde España y que no te rindas! Pase lo que pase creaste historia y no tengo duda de que lo seguiras haciendo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Your an inspiration Max!!
We love you max
Time to move to 155 for good imo
Ilia said he drew inspiration from Max? Oh wow lol respect
Forever a legend ❤
Neutral guy here and my observation is; Max getting it to rounds 4 and he cuts Illia to pieces, however that didn't happen
you can see the toll the weight cut has on max in prefight interviews, ibhope he stays at 155 now
Eres un grande Max mis respetos y para Ilia tambien🔥🔥🔥
makachev vs topuria 2025 my boy will be Double Champ and Triple belal he is coming to you tooo
MAX Respect You Was best opponent for him love you max
Islam destroys him
@@sandd6256 only one who can stop that man is khabib 😅
In that case it will be a 50 50
@giorgitopuria-i5n islam is the closest thing to khabib so idk it go either way
Tremendo capo este hombre
At the end of the day it is what it is!
Still got that BMF belt and looked good at 155 💪🏼💪🏼