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Max Holloway defended his featherweight title for the third straight time in the main event of UFC 240. There, the Hawaiian beat Frankie Edgar by decision. With the win, he continues his case of possibly being the greatest featherweight of all-time. But, he is still eyeing the greatest fighter of all-time.
Something else he is closing in on, or perhaps past, is being the greatest fighter from Hawaii ever. Of course, many think UFC Hall of Famer, B.J. Penn is the best given what he accomplished. Being the Las Vegas-based promotions, lightweight and welterweight champion and fighting and beating some of the best to ever do it.
For UFC president, Dana White, it is hard to say if Holloway has surpassed Penn as the greatest Hawaiian fighter of all-time.
“It’s tough,” White said at the UFC 240 post-fight press conference (h/t TheBodyLock). “You know, B.J. Penn was such a huge talent. I think B.J. was so talented, he never took it as serious as he could have and should have.
“But if you look at how small that island is, and the talent that comes off that island, it’s pretty incredible. To have two of the greatest fighters ever out of Hawaii is pretty impressive.”
Regardless, both Max Holloway and B.J. Pen are currently having and had a legendary career.
Who do you think is the greatest fighter to come out of Hawaii?
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This article first appeared at LowKickMMA.com
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