Max Holloway is an American mixed martial artist widely recognized for his exploits in the UFC, where he became a dominant figure in the featherweight division.
Holloway emerged from impressive performances, winning the 2017 UFC Featherweight Championship by defeating José Aldo.
Known for his relentless speed, striking volume, and incredible stamina, Holloway quickly became respected as one of the best fighters in MMA history.
His legendary battles, including multiple title defenses and record-setting appearances, have made him a fan favorite.
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- Full name: Jerome Max Keli’i Holloway
- Nickname: Lucky
- Date of birth: December 4, 1991
- Age: 33 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Mixed martial artist
- Height: 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
- Parents: Mark Holloway (father), Missy Kapoi (mother)
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Alessa Quizon (married in 2021)
- Child: Rush Holloway
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Christianity
- Ethnicity: Native Hawaiian and Samoan
- Net worth: 5 million USD
Early life and education
Max Holloway was born on December 4, 1991 in Honolulu, Hawaii and is currently 33 years old. He grew up in Waianae, a region in Hawaii known for its challenging socioeconomic conditions and fighting culture.
Holloway had a tumultuous childhood as both his parents struggled with drug addiction, and his father left the family when Max was 11 years old. Despite these early difficulties, Holloway found direction through combat sports.
He began practicing kickboxing at the age of 15 while attending Waianae High School. His natural fighting ability was evident early on, when he won his first amateur fight just days after starting training. Holloway graduated from high school in 2010 with a 4-0 amateur record, and soon after, he turned to competing in professional mixed martial arts.
Personal life
Holloway married Alessa Quizon, a professional surfer, in April 2021 in a private ceremony attended by family and friends. From a previous relationship, Holloway has a son, Rush Holloway.
Family was central to his life and he often spoke about how they were an important source of strength and motivation. Holloway is known to always involve his family in his fight preparations, which gives him emotional support and keeps him grounded.
Career
Max Holloway made his professional MMA debut in 2010 and quickly gained attention for his relentless pace and speed. After competing in promotions in Hawaii, Holloway joined the UFC in 2012 at the age of 20.
Despite losing his first fight to Dustin Poirier, Holloway rebounded with several wins that put him in title contention.
He has been widely recognized for his performances against top fighters, including José Aldo, whom he defeated twice and who won the UFC Featherweight Championship in 2017.
Holloway has defended his title multiple times, including an impressive win over Brian Ortega at UFC 231, where he broke the record for most significant strikes in a single fight.
He also fought in the lightweight division, facing Dustin Poirier for the interim UFC lightweight championship, although he lost via unanimous decision.
Exciting battles, tenacity and record-setting performances have marked Holloway’s career. In 2021, he had one of his best performances against Calvin Kattar, setting a UFC record with 445 significant strikes landed in a single fight.
prize
- UFC featherweight championship (3 times)
- Battle in the Night (5 times)
- Performance of the night (4 times)
- Most important strikes that took place in a UFC fight (445)
Net worth
Max Holloway’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million as of 2024. His wealth mainly comes from his UFC career, where he has always been the highest earner thanks to his exciting fights and title defense.
Social Media
- Instagram: @blessedmma
- Twitter: @BlessedMMA
