Max Holloway is a leading face in the world of professional mixed martial arts. He is a fine striker known for his precise punching prowess that can upset most of his opponents inside the octagon. Holloway has overcome a tough childhood and created a niche for himself in the professional fight business.
He has been competing on the professional circuit as a mixed martial artist since 2010. Max Holloway was signed by the coveted professional mixed martial arts promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He made his promotional debut for the company on February 4, 2012. Holloway, as of October 26, 2024, holds the symbolic UFC "BMF" title and is ranked as the No. 2 featherweight fighter in the UFC men's featherweight rankings.
Max Holloway's Ethnicity
Max Holloway is a native Hawaiian and Samoan by his ethnicity.
Max Holloway's Last Fight
In his most recent bout at the octagon, Max Holloway squared off against the leading lightweight professional mixed martial artist, Justin Gaethje. The two locked horns with each other in an iconic fight for the symbolic UFC "BMF" title at UFC 300 on April 13, 2024. The duo fought valiantly throughout the five rounds and in the closing seconds of the fifth round, Holloway connected a punch sending Gaethje to the shadow realm. Holloway won the fight by a fifth-round KO and seized the UFC "BMF" title from Justin Gaethje.
Max Holloway will next fight Ilia Topuria for the UFC featherweight strap. The fight is scheduled to be held as a main event at UFC 308 on October 26, 2024.
FAQs on Max Holloway's Ethnicity
A. He is of native Hawaiian and Samoan ancestry.
A. He is an American national.
A. Yes, he is married to Hawaiian pro surfer, Alessa Quizon.
A. He has a son named Rush Holloaway
A. In professional fighting circles he is known by his nickname "Blessed."
