Max Holloway explains why Alex Pereira inspires him ahead of lightweight move: “Let’s mimic it”

Max Holloway has explained why he is taking inspiration from Alex Pereira.

Holloway is making an adjustment after suffering the first knockout loss of his pro MMA career. He will be moving up to the lightweight division permanently after being stopped by reigning featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.

Holloway has had his share of defeats inside the Octagon, and he isn’t about to let his first loss via knockout deter him.

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Max Holloway Turns to Alex Pereira for Inspiration

Max Holloway has already secured his legacy as a future UFC Hall of Famer. With that said, he isn’t shy in looking towards others to be inspired. “Blessed” recently hopped on the Kick streaming platform to share that Alex Pereira has served as an inspiration given how well he rebounded from a knockout loss to Israel Adesanya.

“All I know is, we saw Alex Pereira get finished, right? Next fight, he fought for the number one contender spot, fought for the title and he’s on a title run right now, a spectacular title run,” Holloway said. “Let’s mimic it, let’s do it. I get inspiration in that. He’s a beast, he is a beast.”

“Poatan” moved up to light heavyweight after his loss to Adesanya and captured the 205-pound gold. Holloway is hoping for similar results when he gets fully acclimated to the lightweight division.

Holloway has already scored one of the most scintillating knockouts of all time at 155 pounds. With just one second to spare in their UFC 300 clash, Holloway face planted Justin Gaethje to capture the symbolic BMF Championship.

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