What is Max Holloway's nickname?

Last Modified Oct 25, 2024 07:19 GMT
What is Max Holloway's nickname?
Max Holloway

Max Holloway is an accomplished professional mixed martial artist who fights in the coveted professional mixed martial arts promotion, the UFC. He is the former champion of the featherweight weight class of the UFC. Holloway stepped inside a professional mixed martial arts cage for the first time on September 11, 2010, in a lightweight showdown against Duke Saragosa at X-1 World Events 36: Heroes. Holloway won the fight by unanimous decision and kicked off his professional career with a victory.

Max Holloway stormed his way into the UFC on February 4, 2012, at UFC 143 against Dustin Poirier in a featherweight fight. Poirier clutched Holloway in a triangle choke in the first round, leading to his submission and first loss in his professional mixed martial arts career. He bounced back from the initial setback and amassed a winning streak, winning the undisputed featherweight title at UFC 212 by defeating Jose Aldo.

Max Holloway's Nickname

Max Holloway is nicknamed "Blessed" in the combat sports circles. While reflecting on his nickname, Holloway said:

"It just came because of the things I was able to accomplish in the time I did. So, my coach at the time simply said, ‘You’re blessed, man.’ The nickname just stuck." [h/t talksport].

Holloway is considered one of the most accomplished fighters in the UFC, having a professional mixed martial arts record of 26 wins and seven losses as of October 2024.

Max Holloway's Rank

Max Holloway is ranked as the No. 2-ranked featherweight fighter in the UFC. He is also ranked as the No. 11-ranked men's pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC.

FAQs on Max Holloway's Nickname

A. He is nicknamed "Blessed."

A. He maintains an impressive professional mixed martial arts record of 26 wins and seven losses as of October 2024.

A. He fights with an orthodox stance.

A. He made his professional MMA debut on September 11, 2010.

A. He made his promotional debut in the UFC on February 4, 2012.

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