UFC star Max Holloway Backs Out of UFC 226 Fight Due to Health Reasons

UFC star Max Holloway Backs Out of UFC 226 Fight Due to Health Reasons

UFC star Max Holloway has broken his silence after the medical emergency that forced him to back out of his big fight at UFC 226 this weekend.

Holloway was hospitalized this week after presenting concussion-like symptoms in the days before he was set to fight Brian Ortega in Vegas. Read on to see what why he decided to back out of his fight. Read on…

UFC star Max Holloway Backs Out of UFC 226 Fight Due to Health ReasonsCelebNSports247.com has learned that UFC star Max Holloway has vowed to return to the Octagon, but for now, he will have to pass on his fight at UFC 226 this weekend.

The UFC Champ, Max Holloway had this to say:

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 roller coaster can 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 #blessyourself

It’s unclear what caused Max’s condition, but we get it. It’s best to be safe than sorry. Take care of your health Max.

Max Holloway definitely plans to fight again as soon as possible.

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