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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Max Holloway is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC. He is a former UFC Featherweight Champion and former symbolic UFC BMF titleholder. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in Waiʻanae, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest featherweights in MMA history.

Early life and background

Max Holloway was born on December 4, 1991, in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in Waiʻanae on Oʻahu. He is of Native Hawaiian and Samoan descent.

Mixed martial arts career

Holloway began his professional MMA career in 2010 and went on to become a UFC champion. He is best known for his long runs at featherweight and later competition at lightweight.

Fighting style and legacy

Holloway is known for high-volume striking, durability, and pace. He is frequently described in MMA coverage as one of the greatest featherweights of all time.

Recent career status

Recent profile sources list Holloway as competing at lightweight in the UFC and give his record as 28–9–0. UFC and stats listings note his continued activity into 2026.

Key facts

  • Holloway is a UFC fighter known for his striking and volume-based offense.
  • He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and was raised in Waiʻanae on Oʻahu.
  • He is a former UFC Featherweight Champion.
  • He also held the UFC's symbolic BMF title.
  • As of the latest available sources, his listed professional MMA record is 28–9–0.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Max Holloway?
Max Holloway was born on December 4, 1991, which makes him 34 years old as of July 23, 2026.
What is Max Holloway's record?
His listed professional MMA record is 28–9–0 in UFC statistics sources.
Max Holloway vs Conor McGregor
The most notable Max Holloway vs. Conor McGregor fight was their 2013 UFC matchup, which McGregor won by unanimous decision.
What is Max Holloway's next fight?
No next fight is confirmed in the provided sources.
Where is Max Holloway from?
He is from Hawaii: born in Honolulu and raised in Waiʻanae on Oʻahu.

References

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