"I don't think Max can lose that title. You can't be up five rounds and then point to the center of the Octagon - nobody else does that. Nobody else can. They don't have the cojones. I worry for Oliveira, I love him like everyone else does, but Max is a better striker. Oliveira is gonna get hurt, man."
"Whittaker recalls Holloway's iconic point down in the final seconds of his fight against Justin Gaethje, and knocking him out in a buzzer beater. Whittaker believes no one except Holloway has the guts to invite their opponent to a slugfest in the final seconds of a fight that they were already winning convincingly."
Robert Whittaker expresses confidence that Max Holloway will successfully defend his BMF title against Charles Oliveira at UFC 326 on March 7 in Las Vegas. Whittaker highlights Holloway's exceptional courage and striking ability, particularly referencing his memorable point-down gesture in the final seconds against Justin Gaethje while already winning convincingly. Whittaker argues that no other fighter possesses the audacity to invite their opponent into a slugfest when already ahead. He expresses concern for Oliveira's safety, noting that Holloway's superior striking will likely result in significant damage. Holloway enters the fight with recent momentum, while Oliveira is rebounding from a title loss.
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