Max “Blessed” Holloway's Professional MMA debut
Holloway made his professional debut against Duke Saragosa on September 11, 2010, fighting on the main card of X-1 World Events 36: Heroes.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Duke Saragosa who carried a 3-3-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Max Holloway beat Duke Saragosa by Decision at 3:00 of Round 3.
Max “Blessed” Holloway's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Holloway made his debut in the UFC against Dustin Poirier on February 4, 2012, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit having compiled a 4-0-0 professional MMA record.
Max Holloway lost to Dustin Poirier by Submission at 3:23 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Holloway has gone on to fight a total of 26 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 19-7-0.
Winning the belt: UFC Interim Featherweight Championship against Anthony Pettis
Holloway won the UFC Interim Featherweight Championship defeating Anthony Pettis on December 10, 2016 at UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis.
This was Holloway's 1st UFC championship fight.
Max Holloway beat Anthony Pettis by KO/TKO at 4:50 of Round 3. Max Holloway took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Winning the belt: UFC Featherweight Championship against José Aldo
Holloway won the UFC Featherweight Championship defeating José Aldo on June 3, 2017 at UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway.
This was Holloway's 2nd UFC championship fight.
Max Holloway beat José Aldo by KO/TKO at 4:13 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Featherweight Championship against José Aldo
Holloway defended his belt against José Aldo on December 2, 2017 at UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2.
This was Holloway's first successful UFC featherweight title defence.
Max Holloway beat José Aldo by KO/TKO at 4:51 of Round 3.
Title defence #2: Successfully defended the UFC Featherweight Championship against Brian Ortega
Holloway defended his belt for the 2nd time against Brian Ortega on December 8, 2018 at UFC 231: Holloway vs. Ortega.
Max Holloway beat Brian Ortega by KO/TKO at 5:00 of Round 4. Max Holloway took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night as well as Fight of the Night.
The first man to defeat Brian Ortega
Holloway defeated the previously unbeaten Brian Ortega on December 8, 2018, at UFC 231: Holloway vs. Ortega. Brian Ortega came into the fight with a 14-0-0 record. Holloway was a -115 betting even going into the fight. Max Holloway beat Brian Ortega by KO/TKO at 5:00 of Round 4. Max Holloway took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night as well as Fight of the Night.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Interim Lightweight Championship loss to Dustin Poirier
Holloway lost his 1st lightweight title challenge, losing to Dustin Poirier on April 13, 2019 at UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2.
Max Holloway lost to Dustin Poirier by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Title defence #3: Successfully defended the UFC Featherweight Championship against Frankie Edgar
Holloway defended his belt for the 3rd time against Frankie Edgar on July 27, 2019 at UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar.
Max Holloway beat Frankie Edgar by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title loss: Losing the UFC Featherweight Championship to Alexander Volkanovski
Holloway lost his UFC Featherweight title to Alexander Volkanovski on December 14, 2019 at UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington having previously made 3 title defences.
Max Holloway lost to Alexander Volkanovski by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Featherweight Championship loss to Alexander Volkanovski
Holloway lost his 1st featherweight title challenge, losing to Alexander Volkanovski on July 11, 2020 at UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal.
Max Holloway lost to Alexander Volkanovski by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Featherweight Championship loss to Alexander Volkanovski
Holloway lost his 2nd featherweight title challenge, losing to Alexander Volkanovski on July 2, 2022 at UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier.
Max Holloway lost to Alexander Volkanovski by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
When was Max Holloway's last win?
Holloway's last win came against Yair Rodriguez at UFC Fight Night on Saturday November 13, 2021. Max Holloway beat Yair Rodriguez by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.