Kattar Says It's "Kind of Crazy" to Question if Max Holloway was Injured.

[Sticko]

Volk is frustrated that he had to prepare for a fight with one challenger, take a substitute, and then find out the first guy is actually ready to fight. Like most fans I'm more than willing to give Holloway the benefit of the doubt, but it's not that hard to see where Volk is coming from.

Fair but also the fight was moved back from March to early April

If Max healed from the injury faster than expected, that plus the delay could make all the difference

 

[MMAProfessional]

I didn't even realize this narrative that he faked an injury was floating around. That is some dumb shit to entertain, even coming from Volk.

Yeah the Yair stuff seemed sketch. Pulling out a lot then not disclosing his location and getting suspended but Max wouldn't pull out especially to Volk considering many thought he beat him the second fight and it's not like Volk KOd him or anything crazy. Dude took on some many tough fighters to even get his title shot when he could have probably waited for it.

 

[WildShrimper]

Max Holloway would be one of the last people to fake an injury, just look at his strength of schedule.
The guy never ducks anyone.

Yair, Kattar, Volk 2x, Poirier 2x, McGregor, Garcia, Bermudez, Fili, Swanson, Oliveira, Stephens, Lamas, Pettis, Aldo 2x, Edgar and Ortega. Mind you most of these fighters were in their prime or close to it when Holloway fought them.

Max has a lot of mileage on him too, he's been fighting pro since he was 18 and got into the UFC at a very young age.
That's gonna lead to a lot of injuries.

Even tried to fight Khabib in his own weight class, Holloway is the opposite of a duck.

 

[rjmbrd]

Volk was moreso upset about the idea of potentially having to prepare for KZ for months, only to have to face Max last minute as a replacement. He saw this as rightfully unfair, considering max is already prepping specifically for Volk.

This whole mess was caused by max, and now Volk is in a less advantageous position because of it. I understand why he'd be upset and slinging some shit. People love max, though, so it's hard to look at it from volk's perspective.

Max gets physically injured == whole mess he created?

Volk was getting annoyed at being called a point fighter, and he hasn't finished a fight since 2018. He beat up Ortega plentifully and also escaped some really bad positions he was put in. He was obviously trying to make a point (and it worked for those of us who are reasonable about these things) but I think he still has a chip on his shoulder.

Saying Max Holloway is a liar and faking an injury is hilarious. It's bad for Volk's image, probably will have the opposite effect of marketing him.

 

[StoneColdSteveAustin]

Can someone explain to me why Volk should accept a third fight with Max?

 

[fortheo]

Max gets physically injured == whole mess he created?

Volk was getting annoyed at being called a point fighter, and he hasn't finished a fight since 2018. He beat up Ortega plentifully and also escaped some really bad positions he was put in. He was obviously trying to make a point (and it worked for those of us who are reasonable about these things) but I think he still has a chip on his shoulder.

Saying Max Holloway is a liar and faking an injury is hilarious. It's bad for Volk's image, probably will have the opposite effect of marketing him.

Yes, max and his injury are what caused this situation. I'm not sure how that's debateable.

 

[Substance Abuse]

Yes, max and his injury are what caused this situation. I'm not sure how that's debateable.

But to think it's purposeful to get an advantage or duck a fight is a bit ridiculous from my perspective. I'm not saying you're saying that, but I've seen plenty say so.

 

[MrFreeze]

But to think it's purposeful to get an advantage or duck a fight is a bit ridiculous from my perspective. I'm not saying you're saying that, but I've seen plenty say so.

He still might look to use the situation to his advantage regardless of if the injury was real or not

 

[fortheo]

But to think it's purposeful to get an advantage or duck a fight is a bit ridiculous from my perspective. I'm not saying you're saying that, but I've seen plenty say so.

Yes, that was stupid to say. I agree with that part, but Volk is max's opponent and he doesn't owe max the benefit of the doubt. I'm just pointing out that everyone is so up in arms about defending Max that they're not focusing on what Volk's actual gripe is about.

Volk is upset that he went from having a full camp dedicated to fighting max to now potentially having to fight max on short notice. Again, this change of situations is a result of things that happened with max. Yes it's stupid to suggest that it was some evil plan all concocted by max, but at the end of the day it did happen because of max. I understand why volk would be annoyed and say stupid shit.

 

[Substance Abuse]

He still might look to use the situation to his advantage regardless of if the injury was real or not

So Max should disclose his injury that had no timetable to dispel an assumption? Nah. I'm good on that thought. You could assume Max did it for that reason, but I don't think it has much merit. As others have stated, Max has taken tough fights on short notice.

 

[Substance Abuse]

Yes, that was stupid to say. I agree with that part, but Volk is max's opponent and he doesn't owe max the benefit of the doubt. I'm just pointing out that everyone is so up in arms about defending Max that they're not focusing on what Volk's actual gripe is about.

Volk is upset that he went from having a full camp dedicated to fighting max to now potentially having to fight max on short notice. Again, this change of situations is a result of things that happened with max. Yes it's stupid to suggest that it was some evil plan all concocted by max, but at the end of the day it did happen because of max. I undertand why volk would be annoyed and say stupid shit.

You're right on the first part, but honestly, the fight was two months out when Max said that, which is basically a full camp for most fighters.

 

[HaulParris]

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Calvin Kattar absolutely does not think Max Holloway is one to fake an injury.

Holloway was forced to withdraw from his trilogy bout against featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, which was originally slated for UFC 272 in March.

Chan Sung Jung stepped in to replace Holloway and will be challenging the champ in the main event of UFC 273 on April 9. After Volkanovski received a new opponent and date for his title defense, it was reported that Holloway (23-6 MMA, 19-6 UFC) will be fit and ready to step in as a backup, which caused Volkanovski (23-1 MMA, 10-0 UFC) to accuse him of not being injured in the first place.

However, Kattar (23-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) disagrees with that notion.



Link: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/02/ufc-news-calvin-kattar-dont-question-max-holloway-injury

Respect to both Kattar and Holloway

 

[Sweater of AV]

No one should be questioning Max.

 

[Megatronlee]

I hate how these guys talk

 

[MrFreeze]

So Max should disclose his injury that had no timetable to dispel an assumption? Nah. I'm good on that thought. You could assume Max did it for that reason, but I don't think it has much merit. As others have stated, Max has taken tough fights on short notice.

Fighters who take on short notice opponents have a history of losing
See Conor Nate 1, Bisping Rockhold etc.

It's absolutely an advantage on his part if he successfully replaced KZ in the title fight.

Im not trying to knock Max's character, he's a fighter and competitor - he wants to fight and win at the end of the day

 

[fortheo]

You're right on the first part, but honestly, the fight was two months out when Max said that, which is basically a full camp for most fighters.

Yes, but Volk is preparing for KZ now, not Max. If KZ pulls out, then Max gets to fight a volk that was preparing for someone else the whole time?

That's what volk is upset about.

 

[StonedLemur]

Volk’s true colors have come out since winning the belt. All that “good guy” talk was phony

I've been saying this for a long time sir.

 

[Substance Abuse]

Yes, but Volk is preparing for KZ now, not Max. If KZ pulls out, then Max gets to fight a volk that was preparing for someone else the whole time?

That's what volk is upset about.

The UFC already confirmed that it's now KZ' title shot. If something happens, he said he would step in. It is what it is. It isn't underhanded. Volk is off base acting as if it's purposeful is all I'm saying. He could also say no.

 

[fortheo]

The UFC already confirmed that it's now KZ' title shot. If something happens, he said he would step in. It is what it is. It isn't underhanded. Volk is off base acting as if it's purposeful is all I'm saying. He could also say no.

Do you think Volk actually believes that? or do you think he's successfully riling up Max fans? I feel like it's the most insignificant and inconsequental part of his whole message, but Max fan's just can't let it go lol.

 

[Substance Abuse]

Do you think Volk actually believes that? or do you think he's successfully riling up Max fans? I feel like it's the most insignificant and inconsequental part of his whole message, but Max fan's just can't let it go lol.

No idea really. Personally speaking, I'm obviously a big Max fan but also think Volk is an exceptional fighter and I enjoy his fights. Overall, it just seems like sour grapes.