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Max Holloway

Max Holloway is an American professional mixed martial artist who has competed in the UFC, most notably as a former UFC Featherweight Champion and former symbolic UFC BMF titleholder.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Max Holloway is a former UFC Featherweight Champion and one of the greatest featherweights in MMA history. Born and raised in Hawaii, he is known for his high-volume striking and durability.

Who is Max Holloway?

Max Holloway was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on December 4, 1991, and raised in Waiʻanae. He is of Native Hawaiian and Samoan descent. He began his professional MMA career in 2010 and went on to become a UFC champion.

Why he matters

Holloway is widely regarded as one of the greatest featherweights of all time due to his high-volume striking, durability, and pace. He held the UFC Featherweight Championship and also the symbolic BMF title. He has fought in both featherweight and lightweight divisions.

Key details

As of the latest sources, his professional MMA record is 28–9–0. He continues to compete at lightweight in the UFC. Notable fights include a 2013 loss to Conor McGregor.

In short

  • Former UFC Featherweight Champion
  • Held the symbolic BMF title
  • Known for high-volume striking and durability
  • Professional record of 28–9–0

Quick questions

How old is Max Holloway?
Max Holloway was born on December 4, 1991, making him 34 years old as of July 23, 2026.
What is Max Holloway's record?
His listed professional MMA record is 28–9–0.
Where is Max Holloway from?
He is from Hawaii: born in Honolulu and raised in Waiʻanae on Oʻahu.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Holloway
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, fighting out of, nationality, division, and career overview.
  2. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2614933/max-holloway
    Supports: Age, nationality, division, and basic fighter profile.
  3. UFC Statshttp://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/150ff4cc642270b9
    Supports: Professional record and physical stats.
  4. UFChttps://www.ufc.com/athlete/max-holloway
    Supports: Professional since 2010 and career win-method totals.
  5. Sherdoghttps://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Max-Holloway-38671
    Supports: Record and fighter profile details.