Power Slap champion Da Crazy Hawaiian recalls hilarious high school interaction with Max Holloway: "He told me to shut the hell up"

Max Holloway is all set to face Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 for the UFC featherweight title. The card will take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Ahead of the clash, Power Slap champion Layne Viernes described an interaction he had with Holloway many years ago. In an interview, Viernes said:

"I came to class high one day and I was talking too much. Max Holloway, as small as he was, told me to 'shut the hell up.' and we had a few word exchanges…I respect him for that .. Now he's a legend.”

Check out his comments below:

'Blessed' is surely a legend of the game, and he showed us that in his last fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. With 10 seconds remaining, he pointed to the center of the octagon, started swinging, and knocked Gaethje out in what is sure to be one of the most iconic moments in UFC history.

The main event of UFC 308, which pits Max Holloway against reigning 145 pound champion Ilia Topuria, is one of the most highly anticipated fights of the year, as both fighters have exceptional boxing skills.

Ahead of the clash, the two have been going back and forth in interviews. In one of his interviews, Topuria claimed that he would be the first fighter to knock Holloway out.

---

Max Holloway has moved up in the lightweight rankings ahead of UFC 308.

Before the rankings update, Max Holloway was at the No. 8 spot in the lightweight division. After the post-UFC Vegas 99 rankings update, 'Blessed' has climbed up 3 spots to No. 5, and finds himself just below Dustin Poirier at No. 5.

The Hawaiian's last fight saw him move up to 155 pounds, as he took on Justin Gaethje for the BMF belt. Now, he will drop back down to featherweight in his next outing, and will hope to reclaim the strap he once held from Ilia Topuria.