Following Max Holloway’s highly impressive title defense over Brian Ortega last year, UFC President Dana White said that he’d like to see “Blessed” move up to 155 pounds.
And the boss got his wish, as Holloway moved up to take on Dustin Poirier for the interim lightweight title at UFC 236 last month. The fight didn’t play out in the Hawaiian’s favor, however. Holloway seemed to have trouble dealing with the size and power of “The Diamond” and he ended up losing a decision.
At just 27-years-old, Holloway’s future could still lie at lightweight.