Lightweight#4 RankedACTIVE
Max Holloway
27-8
1 Win Streak
Age
33
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
13
Style
Muay Thai
Location
Waianae, United States
Next Fight2026-03-07
CO
vs Charles Oliveira
Opponent Last Bout
W - Mateusz GamrotDecision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
CO
vs Charles Oliveira
UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2· 2026-03-07
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
CS
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
AA
vs Arnold Allen
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
WC
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
YR
vs Yair Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
CK
vs Calvin Kattar
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
CC
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
AC
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
CM
vs Cole Miller
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CO
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
LOSS
CM
vs Conor McGregor
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DP
vs Dustin Poirier
UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3· 2025-07-19
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
IT
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
JG
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
AV
vs Alexander Volkanovski
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier· 2022-07-02
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
AV
vs Alexander Volkanovski
UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal· 2020-07-11
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
LOSS
AV
vs Alexander Volkanovski
UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington· 2019-12-14
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
FE
vs Frankie Edgar
UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar· 2019-07-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
DP
vs Dustin Poirier
UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2· 2019-04-13
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
BO
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
JA
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
JA
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
AP
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
RL
vs Ricardo Lamas
UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2· 2016-06-04
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JS
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· 2015-12-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AF
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
DB
vs Dennis Bermudez
UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2· 2013-05-25
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
LG
vs Leonard Garcia
UFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez II· 2012-12-29
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
JL
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
DP
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
CS
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
WIN
PS
vs Pat Schilling
The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 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
46 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
70%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
63%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
61%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
43%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
43%
⭐Other
Counters
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 Knees (70%). 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 (133%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 280% 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
11
85% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
15% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
KO/TKO
#110
91% of KOs
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
#21
9% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 2 total finishes)
Other
Submission
#12
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 85% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (10x, 91% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (2x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 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
0
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
4
Defended
11
Total
15
0.24
TD / 15min
0.30
Sub / 15min
4
TD Landed
15
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
16
Landed
30
Attempted
53%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
10 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
30%
R3
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
EliteKD Exchange
24/2
KD Recovery
0%
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%
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
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
10
/ 18
56% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights