<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=077HL7_0vjDliUn00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=077HL7_0vjDliUn00" width="2000" height="1100" ><figcaption>Max Holloway ( Image Credit: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure><p>Max Holloway, known for his iron chin and relentless pace, recently shared some behind-the-scenes glimpses of his preparation. The former featherweight champ is gearing up for a high-stakes clash with Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi.</p><p>He shared the clip on his YouTube channel. The video shows him working the mitts using his boxing skills. He then also moves on to work on the heavy bag. ‘Blessed,’ however, seemed considerably slow in this video. Whether it was intentional or a slow-paced training regimen is not known.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Max Holloway shares new training footage ahead of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UFC308?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UFC308</a> 👀🥊<br><br><br><br>🎥 YT / <a href="https://twitter.com/BlessedMMA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BlessedMMA</a><a href="https://twitter.com/playmaker?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@playmaker</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UFC</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MMA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MMA</a><a href="https://t.co/VQoiqLTIjv">pic.twitter.com/VQoiqLTIjv</a></p>— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChampRDS/status/1838709092531019889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><p>But Max Holloway didn’t become one of the greatest featherweights by accident. The man has been through wars and always comes back stronger. His epic performance at UFC 300 with that last-second knockout of Justin Gaethje was pure magic.</p><p>Now he is facing a new challenge in Ilia Topuria. The undefeated Spaniard shocked the world by dethroning Alexander Volkanovski. He’s young, hungry, and packs a serious punch. But Max Holloway isn’t fazed, though. He is confident in his ability to reclaim the belt that he once lost.</p><h2>Fight Fans Reacted To Max Holloway’s Latest Training Footage</h2><p>Holloway’s latest training footage has set the MMA world on fire. The former featherweight champ is gearing up for a blockbuster showdown with Ilia Topuria at UFC 308. ‘Blessed’ recently shared a behind-the-scenes look at his preparation. And fans had a lot to say about it.</p><p>Fans took to social media to comment on this footage. Some supporters were over the moon, praising Max Holloway’s crisp, striking, and fluid movement. But not everyone was singing his praises. A few critics thought Holloway looked slow and powerless. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:</p><p><b>Click on ‘Follow Us’ and get notified of the most viral MMA stories via Google!</b> <b>Follow Us</b></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Goddamn he looks bad</p>— Tony 2-Studs (@tony2studs) <a href="https://twitter.com/tony2studs/status/1838749318083223603?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Almost time to add another chalk outline to the Blessed express tracks: <a href="https://t.co/XiyNsmttXa">pic.twitter.com/XiyNsmttXa</a></p>— Da Cake (@SlipsterOG) <a href="https://twitter.com/SlipsterOG/status/1838709842610909458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 24, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Spot the difference <a href="https://t.co/C33dfqcMjO">pic.twitter.com/C33dfqcMjO</a></p>— Tony 2-Studs (@tony2studs) <a href="https://twitter.com/tony2studs/status/1838750218768064978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can’t fucking wait for this card. Gonna be awesome. Ilia sleeps him unfortunately.</p>— Sock (@SockOnDeezLIVE) <a href="https://twitter.com/SockOnDeezLIVE/status/1838732551998824813?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I refuse to believe max is actually this bad. This has to be a psyop</p>— Tony 2-Studs (@tony2studs) <a href="https://twitter.com/tony2studs/status/1838786546138263623?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bro looks cooked</p>— Kyle McClay (@xmcclay) <a href="https://twitter.com/xmcclay/status/1838749049190850764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">He’s finished holyy</p>— LILPORK (@LilPork07) <a href="https://twitter.com/LilPork07/status/1838749646501327333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Max never looks fast when training. Just working on basics. Reminds me if Miguel Cotto. He will be fast and sharp fight night.</p>— Cristobal Luis (@chris_teez26) <a href="https://twitter.com/chris_teez26/status/1838758102285561926?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">He looked so great out there against gaethje! I love them both and I couldn’t be mad at that performance! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/theblessedera?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#theblessedera</a> is back baby!</p>— L Fulton (@lfultonauthor) <a href="https://twitter.com/lfultonauthor/status/1838750493226488113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><p>The diversity of reactions just goes to show how invested fans are in this matchup. It’s not just another fight; it’s a clash of styles, generations, and fighting philosophies. Both these fighters are absolute beasts in the sport, and fans will look on in anticipation as they duke it out for the featherweight title.</p></div></body>

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“Goddamn He Looks Bad” – Fans In Dismay As Max Holloway Drops Latest Training Footage

Max Holloway, known for his iron chin and relentless pace, recently shared some behind-the-scenes glimpses of his preparation. The former featherweight champ is gearing up for a high-stakes clash with Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi. He shared the clip on his YouTube channel. The video shows him...