Max Holloway, the featherweight legend and former BMF champ, dismisses Ali Abdelaziz's opinion on his potential fight against PFL champ Usman Nurmagomedov. Holloway, who recently addressed Abdelaziz's prediction during a stream on his Kick channel, states that Abdelaziz, a non-fighter, doesn't know anything about fighting.
Abdelaziz, a prominent manager with top clients in the UFC, including Justin Gaethje and Islam Makhachev, had suggested that only Arman Tsarukyan would be capable of giving Khabib Nurmagomedov's 22-0 cousin a competitive fight inside the Octagon. Among the likes of Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria, Abdelaziz named Holloway as a contender whom he'd expect the Dagestani to run through.
However, Holloway, who beat Conor McGregor at UFC 329 and is awaiting his next assignment, believes that Abdelaziz's opinion is irrelevant. He states that he doesn't concern himself with the opinions of a non-fighter and that Abdelaziz's prediction is just that - a prediction.
The article also mentions that Nurmagomedov, the lightweight champion, has yet to confirm where his future lies, with Dana White hinting at signing him. Many think it is only a matter of time until another star from the renowned Dagestan team enters the Octagon.
In conclusion, Holloway's dismissiveness of Abdelaziz's opinion highlights the importance of considering the opinions of those who have firsthand experience in the sport. While Abdelaziz may have a network of top clients, his lack of fighting experience makes his predictions less reliable. Holloway's focus on his own career and his disregard for Abdelaziz's opinion is a reminder that in the world of MMA, it's the fighters who ultimately determine the outcomes of the fights.
