Few fighters have a higher approval rating than Max Holloway. Whether you ask fans or his peers, it seems like everyone at least likes the 32-year-old former champion. It’s hard not to when you consider the amount of highlight-reel moments he has delivered in the Octagon throughout his 12-year UFC career, as well as the general respect he gives opponents. Even his trash talk is usually delivered a little tongue-in-cheek, good-humored, and self-aware.
Although he is considered one of the “good guys” in the sport, he has more than earned his chance to challenge Justin Gaethje for the BMF title.