Best fights of Max Holloway
Over 16 years as a professional, Max Holloway has compiled a 28-9 (15) record, including 14 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Max Holloway KOs José Aldo
On June 3, 2017 Max Holloway fought José Aldo for the UFC featherweight title. Holloway was 25 years old with a record of 17-3, and Aldo was 30 with a record of 26-2. Holloway was on a 10-fight winning streak and Aldo was coming off a win. Holloway stopped José Aldo via TKO in the 3rd round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
2. Max Holloway KOs Justin Gaethje
On April 13, 2024 Max Holloway fought Justin Gaethje for the symbolic UFC 'BMF' and symbolic 'BMF' lightweight titles. Holloway was 32 years old with a record of 25-7, and Gaethje was 35 with a record of 25-4. Both Holloway and Gaethje were on a 2-fight winning streak. Holloway stopped Justin Gaethje via KO in the 5th round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
3. Max Holloway defeats Frankie Edgar
On July 27, 2019 Max Holloway defended his UFC featherweight title against Frankie Edgar. Holloway was 27 years old with a record of 20-4, and Edgar was 37 with a record of 23-6-1. Holloway was coming off a loss, while Edgar was coming off a win. Holloway won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Max Holloway KOs José Aldo in their 2nd fight
On December 2, 2017 Max Holloway defended his UFC featherweight title against José Aldo. It was their second meeting. Holloway was 25 years old with a record of 18-3, and Aldo was 31 with a record of 26-3. Holloway was on a 11-fight winning streak, while Aldo was coming off a loss. Holloway stopped José Aldo via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
5. Max Holloway defeats Arnold Allen
On April 15, 2023 Max Holloway faced Arnold Allen in a featherweight bout. Holloway was 31 years old with a record of 23-7, and Allen was 29 with a record of 19-1. Holloway was coming off a loss, while Allen was on a 12-fight winning streak. Holloway won via unanimous decision.
6. Max Holloway KOs Anthony Pettis
On December 10, 2016 Max Holloway fought Anthony Pettis for the vacant UFC featherweight title. Holloway was 25 years old with a record of 16-3, and Pettis was 29 with a record of 19-5. Holloway was on a 9-fight winning streak and Pettis was coming off a win. Holloway stopped Anthony Pettis via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
7. Max Holloway defeats Calvin Kattar
On January 16, 2021 Max Holloway faced Calvin Kattar in a featherweight bout. Holloway was 29 years old with a record of 21-6, and Kattar was 32 with a record of 22-4. Holloway was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Kattar was on a 2-fight winning streak. Holloway won via unanimous decision.
8. Max Holloway defeats Jeremy Stephens
On December 12, 2015 Max Holloway faced Jeremy Stephens in a featherweight bout. Holloway was 24 years old with a record of 14-3, and Stephens was 29 with a record of 24-11. Holloway was on a 7-fight winning streak and Stephens was coming off a win. Holloway won via unanimous decision.
9. Max Holloway defeats Dustin Poirier in their 3rd fight
On July 19, 2025 Max Holloway defended his symbolic 'BMF' and symbolic UFC 'BMF' lightweight titles against Dustin Poirier. It was their third meeting. Holloway was 33 years old with a record of 26-8, and Poirier was 36 with a record of 30-9. Both Holloway and Poirier were coming off a loss. Holloway won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
10. Max Holloway KOs Brian Ortega
On December 8, 2018 Max Holloway defended his UFC featherweight title against Brian Ortega. Holloway was 27 years old with a record of 19-3, and Ortega was 27 with a record of 14-0. Holloway was on a 12-fight winning streak and Ortega was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Holloway stopped Brian Ortega via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.