HONOLULU (Eagle News) – Hawaii native Max Holloway (25 wins – 7 losses) claimed victory after defeating South Korean Chun Sung Jun (17 – 8) by way of knockout in the third round during the UFC Fight Night 225 Main Event at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Saturday, August 26.

Despite the pre-fight tension between the two MMA veterans, both still rendered the utmost respect to one another after the match, especially upon Chun’s announcement to retire from the sport.

“Watching you throughout the years and how you carried yourself in the fight world, with humility and respect, like a true martial artist,” said Holloway acknowledging the Korean’s career. “You are the last of a dying breed. Thank you for paving the way. Enjoy your retirement.”

During his post-fight interview, Holloway honored those impacted by the August 8 wildfires back home in Hawaii.

“I can’t even talk about the fight right now. The only thing on my mind right now is Lahaina, Maui. This one’s for you, guys,” Holloway exclaimed as he encouraged everyone to support his cause and give what they could to help those in his home state trying to rebuild.

The 31-year old husband and father also took to social media to pledge his support by donating earnings from his merchandise and winnings to those impacted by the recent disaster.

“In the past two weeks, the people of Maui sustained one of the deadliest wildfires that has happened in the US in more than a century,” the West Oahu resident stated online. “It has been a long and heavy road for our people, but through it all, Hawaii came together. It is time for me to contribute my part.”

At the conclusion of his interview, Max Holloway stated that he and his wife are planning to visit Maui and do their part in helping those still trying to recover from the devastation.

(Alfred Acenas, Hawaii-Pacific Bureau, Eagle News Service)