Max Holloway is one of the most beloved fighters in UFC history and the owner of the most significant strikes landed record in the organization. The Hawaiian fighter from Waianae entered the UFC as a raw 20-year-old and spent the next decade developing into the most complete volume striker the featherweight division has ever seen.
He lost the featherweight title to Ilia Topuria at UFC 308, which brought an end to his era at 145. But Holloway's legacy is already secure. He's argued for volume and pace as weapons in ways that changed how the division fights, and the connection he has with fans -- the Blessed Era t-shirts, the Hawaiian warrior spirit, the post-fight speeches -- is genuine and earned. The KO of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 will be played on highlight reels forever.
- Former UFC Featherweight Champion with 7 successful title defenses
- Most significant strikes landed in UFC history
- KO'd Justin Gaethje in a legendary main event at UFC 300
- Three-fight series with Alexander Volkanovski
- Defended the featherweight title against Jose Aldo (x2), Frankie Edgar, Brian Ortega, Calvin Kattar, Yair Rodriguez
- 01Jab-cross-body hook combination
- 02Overhand right to the body
- 03Check right hook counter
- 04Lead leg teep to reset distance
- 05Clinch elbow work
Holloway is the dad who just keeps showing up and outworking everyone. His post-fight speeches are something else. Show your kids the Gaethje KO at UFC 300 -- fifth round, he's behind on cards, and he puts it together. That's heart.