The character of UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway continues to be revealed in aftermath of his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 236.
Holloway (20-4 MMA, 16-4 UFC), who moved up to lightweight to fight Poirier (25-5 MMA, 17-4 UFC) in the interim 155-pound title headliner this past weekend, showed nothing but class after having his 13-fight winning snapped at UFC 236. The unanimous decision loss marked his first defeat since August 2013, but “Blessed” handled it with nothing but class.
The Hawaiian took it a step further post-fight, though. Over the past several fights Poirier has auctioned off his fight gear for charitable contributions under his The Good Fight Foundation. The one for UFC 236 marked his biggest undertaking yet, with “The Diamond” attempting to raise money to build a playground for special needs children.
Holloway did his best to help the cause, because after the loss he signed his fight-worn gloves and gifted them to his opponent.
The auction link will go live on Wednesday, according to Poirier’s social media, but donations can also be made at TheGoodFightGroup.com.
The proceeds will go toward the playground at Prarie Elementary School in Poirier’s hometown of Lafayette, LA., in attempt to fulfill the dream of Aaron Hill, a student who passed away at age 7 because of a rare genetic neurological disease.
Poirier explained why the cause is so important to him an in an interview with MMA Junkie prior to UFC 236.
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