Lightweight#4 RankedACTIVE

Max Holloway

27-8

1 Win Streak

Age

Height

5'11"

Weight

155 lbs

Reach

69"

Avg Fight Time

16:23

Gym

Hawaii Elite MMA - Hawaii

UFC Record

23-8(31 bouts)

Wins By

11 KO 2 Sub 10 Dec

Losses By

1 KO 1 Sub 6 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 2R2 2R3 12R4 1R5 6

Last 5

LWWWW

Finish Rate

52%

Bonuses

Style

Muay Thai

Location

Waianae, United States

Next Fight2026-03-07

vs Charles Oliveira

Opponent Last Bout

W - Mateusz GamrotSubmissionR2 2:48· Rear Naked Choke

Fight History

LOSS

vs Conor McGregor

UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Chan Sung Jung

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R3 0:23

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 0:23

WIN

vs Arnold Allen

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Yair Rodriguez

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Calvin Kattar

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Charles Oliveira

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Oliveira· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

to Shoulder Injury

R1 1:39

KO/TKOto Shoulder Injury·R1 1:39

WIN

vs Cole Miller

UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Akira Corassani

UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Story· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 3:11

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:11

WIN

vs Clay Collard

UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R3 3:47

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R3 3:47

WIN

vs Will Chope

UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs Lim· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R2 2:27

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R2 2:27

WIN

vs Dustin Poirier

UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3· 2025-07-19

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Ilia Topuria

UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway· 2024-10-26

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R3 1:34

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 1:34

WIN

vs Justin Gaethje

UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill· 2024-04-13

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R5 4:59

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R5 4:59

LOSS

vs Alexander Volkanovski

UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier· 2022-07-02

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Alexander Volkanovski

UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal· 2020-07-11

Decision - Split

R5 5:00

Decision - Split·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Alexander Volkanovski

UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington· 2019-12-14

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Frankie Edgar

UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar· 2019-07-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Dustin Poirier

UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2· 2019-04-13

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Brian Ortega

UFC 231: Holloway vs. Ortega· 2018-12-08

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

R4 5:00

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage·R4 5:00

WIN

vs Jose Aldo

UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2· 2017-12-02

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R3 4:51

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 4:51

WIN

vs Jose Aldo

UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway· 2017-06-03

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R3 4:13

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R3 4:13

WIN

vs Anthony Pettis

UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis· 2016-12-10

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R3 4:50

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 4:50

WIN

vs Ricardo Lamas

UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2· 2016-06-04

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Jeremy Stephens

UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· 2015-12-12

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Andre Fili

UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· 2014-04-26

Submission

Guillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard

R3 3:39

SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard·R3 3:39

LOSS

vs Dennis Bermudez

UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2· 2013-05-25

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Leonard Garcia

UFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez II· 2012-12-29

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Justin Lawrence

UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar II· 2012-08-11

KO/TKO

Punch to Body In Clinch

R2 4:49

KO/TKOPunch to Body In Clinch·R2 4:49

LOSS

vs Dustin Poirier

UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit· 2012-02-04

Submission

Triangle Armbar From Mount

R1 3:23

SubmissionTriangle Armbar From Mount·R1 3:23

WIN

vs Pat Schilling

The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Cub Swanson

UFC on FOX: Machida vs Rockhold

Submission

Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground

R3 3:58

SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Ground·R3 3:58

LOSS

vs Charles Oliveira

UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Technical Striker

Counter Striker

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

7.2/min

Grappling

0.24 TD

Defense

59%

⚖️Max adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 48% striking and 53% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

41 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

71%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

71%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Leg Kicks

66%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🥊Head/Hand

Head Kicks

49%

⭐Other

Counters

44%

🤼Clinch

Elbows

39%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

2× detected

Clinch → Takedown

2× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (71%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (142%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 301% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

85% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

15% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (8 techniques)

Punch to Head At Distance

27% of KOs

Punches to Head From Back Control

18% of KOs

Punch to Body In Clinch

9% of KOs

Punch to Head In Clinch

9% of KOs

Punches to Head At Distance

9% of KOs

Punches to Head On Ground

9% of KOs

to At Distance Shoulder Injury

9% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)

Standing/Scramble

Guillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard

50% of subs

Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground

50% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 85% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head At Distance leads with 3 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Guillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard and Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground. Keeps opponents guessing.
🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 10 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (7.2) and Strike Def% (59%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (5/100). Opponents exploit this.

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (59%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 83% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (139% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

48%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

59%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

44% acc88%

Clinch

76% acc7%

Ground

70% acc5%

Striking Differential+2.46/min

7.20 landed/min4.74 absorbed/min

7.20

Landed/Min

4.74

Absorbed/Min

0.35

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed3655

Sig. Strikes Attempted7602

Key Insights

Max is a distance-first striker, with 88% of output at range.

Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.

Favorable output (1.5:1).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 88% of output at range with 44% accuracy.

Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

53%

Average

0%100%

TD Defense

83%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

27%

Landed

Defended

Total

0.24

TD / 15min

0.30

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

53%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

10 total attempts

Late Round Sub Artist

30%

50%

Key Insights

Rarely initiates takedowns (0.24/15min).

Elite TD defense (83%).

Prolific submission hunter: 10 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

7,310

1.81

Ratio

Absorbed

4,042

Chin Rating

Elite

KD Exchange

24/2

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

38.1

High

Strikes/Min

7.4

Standing %

95%

R3 vs R1 Output

139%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.81x) - consistent striking dominance.

🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (38.1) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 139% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 31 fights

R1 Control

0:07

R2 Control

0:16

R3 Control

0:28

R1 to Final

+44%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+12.6pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+12.6pp

Body

-6.1pp

Leg

-6.5pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+12.0pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 11 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

31.3

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

47.5

sig strikes / round

Output Change

152%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Championship Ready

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3175

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 18

56% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights