Holloway is free to return to fighting (Picture: Getty)

Max Holloway confirmed he has been cleared to return to the octagon after under going tests for head trauma.

The UFC featherweight champion was pulled from his showdown with No.1 contender Brian Ortega in July after concerns were raised about Holloway’s health.

Holloway seemed to be showing signs of concussion during fight week, and has been having medical checks to determine if there is any lasting damage.

Ortega insisted he would await Holloway’s return and the Hawaiian announced he had been given the all clear by doctors.


‘I was out in Vegas a couple weeks after that last fight [was cancelled],’ Holloway told Fox Sports.



‘The good thing is all the concussion experts said I’m [in the] clear from all of that.

There were concerns Holloway was suffering from concussion (Picture: Getty)

‘We saw some doctors about my health and my potassium levels were great, so we can cut out whatever that weight cut [damage] thing people were saying.

‘The great thing is [that even though] we don’t really have an answer, at the end of the day they’re clearing us to fight.

‘The big thing that everyone was worried about, it’s not that. I’m excited, it’s time to get back to work. Get back to where I belong in the octagon.’

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There are now reports the UFC want to re-book Holloway vs Ortega to headline UFC 231 in Toronto in December.

Holloway admitted he knew nothing about the new date, saying he found out about a potential fight in Toronto when it broke in the media.

‘I found out the same way everyone found out about some fight in Toronto,’ Holloway explained.

Ortega is next in line for a crack at the champion (Picture: Getty)

‘I found out from the internet. I guess the UFC is doing the right thing.

‘They know they don’t need to tell me about no fight, they just send me over the contract because your boy’s ready.’

He added: ‘We can be cool [Ortega and I], we can be friends. You can be my grandmother, but when we get in the cage we’re going to find out.’

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