After not being able to fight at UFC 226, Max Holloway was all class as he took to Twitter and released the first personal statements after the much disappointing news broke out a few days back.
Holloway first sent a message to his fans beginning with his famous phrase, “it is what it is” followed by an optimistic message about the fight being far from over.
It was what it was. Respect to Ortega and his team. Thank you @danawhite and the @UFC staff for making my health priority. Also thank you to @lilheathenmma and @frankieedgar for being about that champ life and stepping up. I see you. To all the fans I know this rollercoaster can pic.twitter.com/I094Gv74CK
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) July 6, 2018
be frustrating because my team is also on it with you. All I can say is I’m truly sorry and I hope you guys stay buckled in because it is far from being over. Don’t let the bad surprises distract you from the good surprises in this great sport. The best is still blessed.
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) July 6, 2018
The 145 pound champ then thanked his 155 pound counterpart and credited his team for being ‘champions’.
Thank you my brother. I know you know what it is because your whole team is champions. Peace be with you https://t.co/WEtHgunoh3
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) July 6, 2018
Max then talked about something that worldwide MMA fans have been desperately hoping back – the return of “The Notorious”.
Thank you champ champ. One of the best minds in this game said we win or learn. This is learning for me. Hope to see you back brother 🇨🇮🤙🏻 https://t.co/qdj9IbZDPg
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) July 6, 2018
Lastly Holloway was grateful towards former Middleweight champ turned T.V. analyst Michael Bisping who was a