Max Holloway on Ilia Topuria's BMF belt: "He must have bought it. He's an odd dude"

Max Holloway talks about his upcoming fight against Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi.
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[@upsidedahead]

Max is him. He even remembers to wish the reporter good luck for his upcoming fight

[@oggyoggy1299]

Him is.

[@user-fe6lk7sz6c]

Max is

[@StaticXtreme444]

is Max

[@IscComps]

is Him

[@N1CH0LAS007]

💯

[@rarehecate9324]

imagine being called "animal" by Max that shit will motivates me to do a BKF no lie

[@BlueBARv5]

I just hope this dude is fighting for himself and not Conor.....

[@rrai-]

Oscar aura has been on the rise for a while

[@drakeshotplays]

@@BlueBARv5 For real I pray he isnt fighting just for Conor, because I see that going very badly!

[@backbone93]

max is just being nice that dude aint no animal maybe a puppy

[@toysrus2413]

@@backbone93 You tell him champ

[@Etheric757]

Max "at the end of the day. Blessed, it is what it is" Holloway

[@joaomendes147]

It is what it is, bruda. It was what it was

[@sarthakpanda3803]

@@joaomendes147

[@n.fland.5694]

Monkeys can't be blessed. Topuria by TKO

[@TheDuketexas04]

I think one of 2 things will happen. 1.) max keeps the distance and boxes his head off 2.) max gets KO’d for the first time

[@iixii_2krazy]

Good analysis. Could go either way.

[@drakeshotplays]

If Gaethje can't do it I doubt Illia can, Justin Gaethe is a phenomenal fighter with good footwork and crazy power and Max totally outclassed Him, Illia's Only beat a Volk that got KO'd by Islam, I love Volk he is the GOAT but he came back way to early after that KO from Islam. Im not saying it's impossible but I wouldn't bet money on Illia by KO, is what Im saying personally he hasnt proved himself.

[@jonboyice1636]

@@drakeshotplays yeah it's not like he folded half of his opponents into lawn chairs or something

[@benp4529]

@@drakeshotplaysgaethje’s standup skills are overrated. Lacks good boxing fundamentals. His leg kicks are a big part of his game, without them his boxing alone wouldn’t get him far

[@therolymo790]

Both will happen.

[@romanaviles5653]

0:27 Don't get hit🤣🤣🤣

[@Riverajr95]

😂😂😂

[@iixii_2krazy]

😂😂🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@macurlyfries]

“I wouldn’t ever do that shit”

[@bladethedarkman]

I respect Max so much for how real he is about fighting

[@tangerinesarebetterthanora7060]

He is confident without being delusional

[@EasaNazam]

​@@tangerinesarebetterthanora7060max seems to hold real animosity against illa topuria not usual for him

[@Last_Chance.]

I truly hope max humbles topuria

[@nobodybeatingmuigokuhesolo8660]

You’re gonna cry

[@JosePerez-uq8zz]

We All do fk tapiria max gonna humble him and new

[@marioiglesias4850]

man you are gonna be disappointed hahaha

[@tabbianbg6881]

U do realize if max beat illa we would have a rock paper scissors between max illa and volk which is crazy

[@JosePerez-uq8zz]

@@tabbianbg6881 fuk tapiria max vs volks is the fight to make after max gets the belt

[@spencer9488]

A lot of people don’t know that the “T” tattooed on Ilia’s chest actually stands for “Titties,” not Topuria.

[@CeBme]

Isn't it spelled out Topuria?...

[@itmightgetdark]

I thought it stood for "toodles," which is what he's gonna be saying to that 145lb belt!

[@jonathan2755]

This is some next level teenager comments. Oooooh titties haw haw haw 🙄♿

[@YuriTarded7]

⁠@@CeBme it is spelled out T for Titties

[@Vulture2918]

Was that ur attempt at a joke

[@nordan634]

Can't wait to see this fight...

[@CeBme]

Live from Saudi 🇸🇦

[@jonathan2755]

But u can!

[@DAT-TEXAS-DUDE]

Max is super genuine man ,being a ufc fan i would love to meet that guy. True Champ no matter what happens

[@joshsmith6700]

Max is so likeable it’s insane. Absolute killer and super humble. Rooting for him!

[@briscoesjug1026]

A Mac life reporter going into BKB isn't just a coincidence

[@SteveSirl]

"Do it, or pack your bags!" Conor McGregor

[@Ascendsean35]

@@SteveSirl lmao

[@thedon2673]

Delusional

[@bbbbbbread]

Never even seen what this reporter looked like I thought he was a young British guy mad respect

[@farhanmalik7370]

you'll do what you are told :)

[@b7shoota]

you aint gotta remind us max. we already know you still on top

[@billyirish294]

Max has got it 👊

[@fabolousjada5070]

Na hes not at LW yes he’ll be very very bony this fight and illia is nasty to the body

[@pedropicapiedra4851]

There are two ilias separated by a language barrier. The spanish one IS pure carisma, the english one is weird and delusional

[@vanhoofkhan3553]

I take your word for it and can see this as a reality I kinda like the delusional stuff but in his 1 on 1 with dc I started thinking he was cool asf

[@just_a_guy10]

Never consider that I gotta listen to his Spanish interviews now lol

[@waynzignordics]

People should go watch his Alacante radio appearance. He had the entire audience in the palm of his hand, firing out quick-witted one-liners throughout the 2-hour show. It's in Spanish, of course.

[@just_a_guy10]

@@waynzignordics I’ll check it out sounds interesting 🤔

[@PLAYA_VAMPO]

I’m Mexican and I completely understand this Spaniard when speaking in my language and I still can’t stand him. he always comes off arrogant and disrespectful as hell to me. He’s just more fluent in his own language and less serious but still a 🤡 in my opinion I’m with Max on this one, hopefully he humbles him he needs it. Fuck Spain too

[@jesstill7833]

Max is my Man this guy is all heart ,Been watching him for a long time this guy never gives up ,plus he’s a cool guy I wish him well Max is the Man ❤️❤️🙏🙏😀✝️

[@JordY11222]

ilia is sick and brings a unique energy to the division but how the fuck can you not want max to win. What a fight this is gonna be.

[@xblissfulleex]

Max just goes about things the right way man. A people’s champ and REAL champ!

[@ifgwelf]

Toporio is getting smoked. Trust. Bedtime crew what it do aye man listen...

[@LE-bu6qr]

🙏

[@IIcultivatorII]

Naw. Oink oink 🐷

[@AllBlackAirpods]

WHAT IT DO

[@CeBme]

Bedtime crew is Steve Erceg 🛌

[@KungMikami]

Wtf r u, trust u😂

[@nathankim1083]

I remember when people said Max was going to get decapitated by Aldo. Max has been in there with way too many elite strikers to fear Illia.

[@Ghostkid6598]

Dik head ilia aint aldo his better than all other max opponents

[@GassOnly]

@@Ghostkid6598PEOPLE THOUGHT HED DIE IN THERE WITH GAEJTHE. ILIA HAS TO MUCH EGO JUS LIKE JUSTIN. SAME RESULT

[@21DMN]

Ilia IS not Aldo 😂😂😂

[@nathankim1083]

@@21DMN You don't know how unstoppable Aldo was for 10 years. He was the man. Illia driders are casuals 😂

[@nathankim1083]

@@Ghostkid6598 You think Illia hits harder than Gaethje? I'll bet the house he doesn't.

[@brohan24]

i don’t think ilia’s weird. he’s just into the mental warfare aspect of the game as well. it’s more of the language (or culture) barrier that makes him seem weird. based on his interviews, i can tell he’s a very calculated, smart guy who speaks his mind. used to think it was all empty shit talk when he trashed ryan hall’s game, but i’ve followed him closely since that fight. notice max tone when he says “he’s good”. ilia is the real deal.

[@onlinelag10]

Ilia is the real deal and is insanely good, however that doesn't make his trash talk good or calculated, his "mental warfare" is complete trash and makes it hard to root for him, when he loses against someone Max or otherwise he is going to get crapped on hard

[@brohan24]

@@onlinelag10 when i said calculated, i wasn’t talking specifically about his trash talk or the quality of it. regardless, i feel he knows the goal is to get people invested emotionally, which is why he does it in the first place, despite english not being his first language. he’s probably smart enough to unserstand the enormous risks that come with the game he plays, too. personally, i respect the audacity.

[@onlinelag10]

@@brohan24 It just comes across as foolish especially when everybody saw his face live as Max knocked out Gaethje then he comes out and says he didn't see anything but a bar fight and no strategy no head movement no power, you seriously cant make up that level of stupidity and so like I said when he loses his first match whether by Max or someone else he is going to get shit on hard and he will deserve it based on the nonsense he spews and I believe once Topuria loses once especially if its by finish he wont be the same fighter because his confidence will get shaken

[@princecornel4984]

Hommie going for Bare knuckle is mental 🎉👏🏽👏🏽

[@DAT-TEXAS-DUDE]

Damn man I just hope Max is a little more focused and ready as he was for Justin. That day Max displayed some classic moments man. He looked sharp and actually did put on some power cause he KO'd Gaethje and hurt him on several occasions. On a side note for The Blessed man , you are the best boxer in the UFC brother you landed over 1000 punches in 1 fight shit will never be broken

[@MMAMonke]

Love that the interviewer is a real fighter

[@ninetyoner8506]

Said this before he fought gaethje and I’ll say it now… win or lose still rockin with max no matter what he’s one of the best to ever do it and you can’t take that from him… blessed express making its way around once again let’s fuckin go!!!!!!!!

[@justinAclark2075]

I like Max as a person and as a fighter much more, but he better have the appropriate amount of respect for Ilia's charges and his takedowns. Never underestimate an opponent. That's what happened with Volk

[@itmightgetdark]

Damn be hespeck to Oscar for taking a bare knuckle fight. Most turnt and hardcore journalist of all time!

[@effessethg8685]

Meanwhile John Morgan still hasn't done the 20 pushups...

[@simondalton8295]

@@effessethg8685😂😂😂

[@SASBurner]

@@effessethg8685he only has 1 lung give him a break

[@oggyoggy1299]

What?

[@Probabilityislife]

Max is such a nice person. Best of skill, warriors.

[@TheKevinPrime]

Let's go Max!!

[@CraigNorgate-o2f]

Legendary fighter max is always an awesome fight to watch win or lose a true down to earth champ

[@ottowalters831]

Max has been a true warrior, humble and respectful of the sport. I am looking forward to seeing this fight and hopefully seeing Max's hand raised in victory.

[@benjimoore8069]

Im a fan of ilia and the way he fights! But im backing max the whole way! LETS GO MAX! this will be a great fight!

[@iixii_2krazy]

Good interview

[@ScrapAndRollMMA]

Max is a great champion and a great man. Can’t wait for him to get the title back 🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@rickgraham7641]

Pumped for this fight.

[@Freemasonshair]

Man, hopefully Max wins but he historically has not been good against short fighters, hopefully he does well.

[@Bubbathebandit]

The man's doing bare knuckle?, his response, " something to do right?"😂. Good luck dude 🥊🤞

[@JD-bx7ob]

I love Max💜👊 all time favorite fighter, cant wait to meet him!! The King will Reign again!

[@MarkCrowe-s2i]

Make a moment, Max. Blessed Man Forever.

[@chriscondon3927]

My man! Max blessed Holloway. I have watched max since he started mma.

[@ChrisRy]

Do you think Max will bounce back after getting KOed?

[@therapist6328]

Do you think when Ilia is revived and looks up at the cage lights from his back, he will remember all the smack-talk checques he previously wrote and was unable to cash?

[@fredrickmiller2786]

Please please please be ready for the ground game max! We are all cheering for you brotha

[@samirzetina]

People forget that Jorge Masvidal is friends with Ilia, he borrowed it from him, delusional people.

[@therapist6328]

Not as delusiinal as posing for pictures, shouldering a belt he never won.

[@rawmen_numbers4959]

⁠@@therapist6328 hasn’t won the BMF belt yet.

[@thecrow764]

What where's the proof

[@samuelcampos1411]

Straight fireworks 🎆 let’s go Max!!!

[@undrwrldfightclub]

I've been studying Topuria for 2 years. I always knew he'd up Volkanovski, but Max Holloway is going to make Topuria feel like he's fighting a Magician on the night they step into the cage for the title. I see everything 😈 Mark my words... Max Holloway by UD! AND NEW!

[@nvndoC]

topuria 4th rnd TKO

[@frankthetank819]

I agree man totally like topuria is good and all but max is on a different level right now he’s gonna shock the world

[@John11-]

😭😭😭 This is going to age poorly

[@KentuckyFriedSushi]

@@John11-And youre gunna look real dumb come fight night

[@samuelgranson5426]

​@@nvndoC Finishing max!? You are crazy

[@Mep9797]

As a boxer I’m so stoked for this fight man

[@jboadia659]

So that means Max will be the first BMF BMF Champ and the first to be Undisputed Champ and BMF BMF champ

[@Lamebred.]

My GOAT

[@DL-ds7xp]

I'm excited for this big fight!

[@zacharyhausman5436]

Fight of the Year October 26th! Can’t wait, well worth the $$$

[@TexasBayouDogs]

Max is just the MF MAN!

[@PhadedTim]

Remember when they said Max couldn't handle Ortega's power? What about Yair? Allen? Gaethje? 🤣

[@Bryan-gy3gu]

PeOpLe fOrGeT MaN !!

[@BrdOutaMyMnd]

those guys cant body punch or can threaten to wrestle like Ilia can. Btw Max had to eye poke his way out to distance from Gaethje. And New.

[@rawmen_numbers4959]

“Remember when is the lowest form of a conversation”-TS

[@shutupbitch-z4z]

@@BrdOutaMyMndand new?🤣 u mean u want max to win?

[@jaimesandoval5774]

Plus Dustin

[@MooseKnuckle66]

Can’t wait to see the Mac life guy in bkfc haha

[@Jbergrion]

Max gets overlooked for the best to ever do it but I honestly think he’s up there with Jon, GSP, name anyone you want

[@isac5head-248]

Lost to Volk x3

[@Jbergrion]

@@isac5head-248 so what. Volk was his kryptonite and is also an all time legend. GSP lost fights. Jon arguably lost to Reyes. It’s about the body of work

[@Fruttmaster]

Thats some true confidence there not even looking down on Topuria for some questionable claims.

[@iam_ismell]

saying *”FUXKING EYE HANGING OUT OF MY FACE”* is a wild way to end an interview

[@DL-eq2bw]

We Love Max so humanly humble 🙏 Bless.😎👍

[@scambaitnaansense512]

He beat Arnold Allen when he was winning he was the new thing to

[@hewitt16]

Huge respect for the reporter doing bare knuckle man 😂👊 good luck max humble that mofo

[@TheBoss-hh4ni]

I have always loved max hes an awesome fighter and awesome human being.

[@Tony-fq5bn]

Stylistically, this is the best most interesting striking match up since Izzy V Perreira, Max and Ilia, when you watch them fight, they look like two Boxers who became good at MMA, they just different Boxers, Max is gonna piece you up, evade your work and keep coming, Ilia might get hit, but he's gonna flat line you

[@anasshahid224]

Let’s go Max! I believe he wins his belt back at UFC 308 👏👏👏👏👏

[@LordWaterFarts]

bmf "blessed Man Forever"

[@spacewolf9585]

Blessed FAN Forever!👍🤙🖖

[@its-c0e-u-see]

"yea, dont get hit" lol i said it at the same time out loud

[@paulwaylo]

The whole world's behind Max! Study him Max everyday ! Then put him to sleep! Stay Stone focused because nothing he says has weight! You are the best Max! Visualise and feel the feeling of the win as done everyday morning n night. See him walk away tail between legs as he will ! Go Maxxxxxxx!! Champ practise avoiding his predictable overhand and you got him , Max double champ let's go!

[@riskiiplayzzz]

max “at the end of the day” blessed holloway

[@budthechud9795]

If Max can make the cut without being depleted this fight will be light work for him.

[@dy139]

Damn Oscar Willis is getting a bit by bit a real animal I could feel that fighter energy thru my screen big respect Oscar

[@drewwhy5541]

What’s not to like with max. Wish him well.

[@Justsomeguy26]

Max gonna be the first guy to hold a championship belt and the BMF belt simultaneously

[@reecepayne6630]

HOLLOWAY LETS GO!!

[@vincentmossman941]

Best is Blessed!!!

[@MrSERYOGA100]

Bare knuckle is crazy alright, but I think the ufc gloves do not make a huge difference in terms of pain 😅

[@HamStew24]

The BMF

[@50macks94]

This is a 50/50 fight either one can go nighty night 💪🔥💯

[@johnharris3335]

Max is going to smash this guy. He put a whoop on Justin and I would say justin is a better fighter than Illia

[@convict240]

None of us know for sure who this topuria weirdo really is yet, but if there is one thing he needs, it’s a slice of humble pie. I really hope max gets it done.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Jerome is going to get the job done by a Steven Seagal head kick similar to what Anderson, Machida and Peirera has done...

[@Tatumstantrum]

Max v Ilia is legit the fight im looking forward to more than any. Heart wants Max to get the belt. Volk fights were insane, especially now with how things have panned out Ilia got some skills though Will be a super fight

[@Pulsed101]

Im sure you will but please upload your fight. Good luck to you man

[@MexicanMochi]

the amount of max hate rn is CRAZY

[@Tadem2711]

It is what it is

[@rawbeejay]

The best is Blessed

[@gordonsmith5589]

Ilia is a weirdo for sure lol

[@MrWhiteknucklz]

I love Max he's the realest

[@JokinUriarte]

I´m spanish but I´m having a tough time deciding who I wish to win the fight. Max is a hell of a nice guy.

[@alvarobrufalgarcia86]

I know I’m Spanish too and it’s tough to bet against max unless his opponents name is Alexander but Ilia is top class, his boxing is even better than some professionals, I think Ilia has the wider skill set and the edge on this fight

[@Simon-my8pv]

Holloway better bring a helmet

[@sk8terG154]

No, a hamlet.

[@Bryan-gy3gu]

Ilia better bring a pillow

[@trueking1857]

@@Bryan-gy3gu to lay under Holloway so he doesn’t bang his head too badly when illia sleeps him?

[@gelostroyer]

​@@sk8terG154 Juliet, are you there?

[@mejohn101]

​@@trueking1857 i think he just wants him to get a good night's sleep to be prepared for the fight :) It will also help him recover from the concussion Max is about to give him.

[@lilascid4127]

7:12 gangster

[@kairau1519]

Bareknuckle 😮😮 let's fucking goooo!!!!

[@raywalters243]

Jorge leant it to him 😂😂😂

[@supachopped1400]

At the end of the day it is what it is

[@hannesgreyling5654]

What a legend

[@MrPiggy26]

K.O -Sub by Illia or boxing class by Max

[@huncho_los]

The MF’n best is blessed baby! 👊🏼💥

[@bucfanz-vs8wu]

I’d love to Dustin vs Max in a boxing match.

[@loowisk1113]

Oscar has a different look in his eyes 😂😂 can tell he's been training for bare knuckle

[@peterhoran4939]

Need to go easy on the blurred background homie! I know you think it looks cool but bear in mind that you're the only one who thinks that. Other than that Keep up the good work and GL on the BK debut. Respect.👍

[@aroundtheglobe162]

Brother Illia is next level than you kid. That Gegje fight that was you lucky boy

[@ARMY-ep6fz]

Go reclaim your throne Max

[@coffeetalk924]

The Hawaiian Gladiator Maximus Holloway

[@logan5804]

“People forget man”

[@Project.X7]

I'm going to be honest, after max ko'd gaethje, I dont know who is goin 2 win this 1, I'm leaning towards topuria but I will bet on whoever has the highest odds 😅

[@JosephMassaquoi-gc1ox]

Justin is irrelevant Mann too much damage TOP is different