Max Holloway takes a strong stance against gun violence: "You guys got a problem, do it the old school way"

Ahead of UFC 307, Max Holloway took part in an interview with KHO News, during which he touched on the topic of U.S. gun violence. As 'Blessed' told the news station, if two parties find themselves in the midst of a disagreement, they ought to settle their differences without resorting to firearms.

Instead, Holloway encouraged disagreeing parties to hash out their issues in a controlled environment like a boxing gym. He even suggested street fights as an alternative, which, while not ideal, are still better than fatally shooting someone.

"Put the guns down boys and all. Just put them down. You guys got a problem, do it the old-school way and go to a boxing gym, put some gloves on and punch each other, then shake hands. Remember, when we was growing up, street fights, wouldn't say do it, but shooting someone is something different."

Holloway also suggested taking up boxing at a gym or exercising or playing competitive video games as healthier outlets for whatever issues lead to gun violence.

"Stop violence. Go to the gym, go lift weights. Throw weight, play video games. They want to shoot somebody, go play Apex [Legends] or Call of Duty or something like that. Keep the violence off the streets."

Watch Max Holloway take a stand against U.S. gun violence right here:

Holloway himself is an avid gamer alongside the likes of recently retired flyweight legend Demetrious Johnson. Both men are often regarded as among the least controversial fighters in MMA history. So, as far as maintaining peace within communities, the ex-featherweight champion may know a thing or two.

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Max Holloway's opinion about guns isn't popular among UFC fighters

While Max Holloway is doing his best to turn the current and next generation away from firearm possession, many of his UFC roster-mates support current U.S. gun laws. Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is an avid firearms enthusiast, as is reigning heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones.

Another pro-gun enthusiast is fellow featherweight Bryce Mitchell, who has expressed various conspiracy theories relating to U.S. gun legislation. Thus, Holloway is on something of an island with his take on guns regarding his fellow fighters.