Holloway is two fights removed from a failed featherweight title bid against Topuria, the only person to knockout Holloway in 35 professional fights. Topuria and Holloway subsequently moved full-time to lightweight. Topuria knocked out Oliveira to win the vacant 155-pound title, and Holloway defended the BMF belt against a retiring Poirier.

Max Holloway’s win at UFC 318 over Dustin Poirier appears to be his only fight of 2025. “Blessed” spoiled Poirier’s retirement and retained the BMF title with a unanimous decision victory in the main event of the promotion’s recent pay-per-view event.

Max Holloway reveals a hand injury from UFC 318 could keep him sidelined until 2026, casting doubt on his return to the Octagon this year.