Max Holloway losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Max Holloway has compiled a 28-9 (15) record, including 14 title fights across three weight classes. He has nine losses against six different opponents, six of them in title fights.
9. Max Holloway loses to Charles Oliveira in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On March 7, 2026 Max Holloway defended his symbolic UFC 'BMF' lightweight title against Charles Oliveira. It was their second meeting. Holloway was 34 years old with a record of 27-8, and Oliveira was 36 with a record of 36-11. Both Holloway and Oliveira were coming off a win. Holloway lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Oliveira.
8. Max Holloway loses to Ilia Topuria via KO
On October 26, 2024 Max Holloway fought Ilia Topuria for the UFC featherweight title. Holloway was 32 years old with a record of 26-7, and Topuria was 27 with a record of 15-0. Holloway was on a 3-fight winning streak and Topuria was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Topuria stopped Holloway via KO in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
7. Max Holloway loses to Alexander Volkanovski in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On July 2, 2022 Max Holloway fought Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight title. It was their third meeting. Holloway was 30 years old with a record of 23-6, and Volkanovski was 33 with a record of 24-1. Holloway was on a 2-fight winning streak and Volkanovski was on a 21-fight winning streak. Holloway lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Volkanovski.
6. Max Holloway loses to Alexander Volkanovski in their 2nd fight via split decision
On July 12, 2020 Max Holloway fought Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Holloway was 28 years old with a record of 21-5, and Volkanovski was 31 with a record of 21-1. Holloway was coming off a loss, while Volkanovski was on a 18-fight winning streak. Holloway lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Volkanovski.
5. Max Holloway loses to Alexander Volkanovski via unanimous decision
On December 14, 2019 Max Holloway defended his UFC featherweight title against Alexander Volkanovski. Holloway was 28 years old with a record of 21-4, and Volkanovski was 31 with a record of 20-1. Holloway was coming off a win and Volkanovski was on a 17-fight winning streak. Holloway lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Volkanovski.
4. Max Holloway loses to Dustin Poirier in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On April 13, 2019 Max Holloway fought Dustin Poirier for the vacant UFC lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Holloway was 27 years old with a record of 20-3, and Poirier was 30 with a record of 24-5. Holloway was on a 13-fight winning streak and Poirier was on a 3-fight winning streak. Holloway lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Poirier.
3. Max Holloway loses to Conor McGregor via unanimous decision
On August 17, 2013 Max Holloway faced Conor McGregor in a featherweight bout. Holloway was 21 years old with a record of 7-2, and McGregor was 25 with a record of 13-2. Holloway was coming off a loss, while McGregor was on a 9-fight winning streak. Holloway lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with McGregor.
2. Max Holloway loses to Dennis Bermudez via split decision
On May 25, 2013 Max Holloway faced Dennis Bermudez in a featherweight bout. Holloway was 21 years old with a record of 7-1, and Bermudez was 26 with a record of 10-3. Both Holloway and Bermudez were on a 3-fight winning streak. Holloway lost via split decision. Went the distance with Bermudez.
1. Max Holloway loses to Dustin Poirier via KO
On February 4, 2012 Max Holloway faced Dustin Poirier in a featherweight bout. Holloway was 20 years old with a record of 4-0, and Poirier was 23 with a record of 11-1. Holloway was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Poirier was on a 4-fight winning streak. Poirier submitted Holloway via triangle armbar in the 1st round.