UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway says he fought valiantly to remain in the UFC 222 headliner before ultimately being forced to pull the plug. Holloway (19-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) withdraw from a fight for the first time in his career after a leg injury removed him from his scheduled title defense against Frankie Edgar (22-5-1 MMA, 16-5-1 UFC) at UFC 222, which takes place March 3 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. In his first statement since news of his withdrawal today, a rather spirited “Blessed” made it clear he wanted to compete up until the time he was ruled out (via Twitter ): I asked the docs if we could cut off my leg then ask the commission if I could fight handicapped. They told me at the end of the day it is what it is… Had dozens of family from Hawaii coming up for this one… I know it sucks but hang in there. We're going to reschedule asap https://t.co/E6G1lC4eU1 — Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) February 4, 2018 I know it sucks but don’t give up on the sport. Card changes have always been part of it.
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