Max Holloway's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Max Holloway.

Jerome Max Keli’i Holloway is an American professional mixed martial artist renowned for his accomplishments in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He has competed in both the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions, achieving the title of former UFC Featherweight Champion and the current UFC ‘BMF’ Champion. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Featherweights in MMA history, Holloway's current rankings reflect his continued presence at the top of the sport. As of late October 2024, he is ranked #5 in the UFC lightweight division, #2 in the featherweight division, and #12 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.

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March 12, 2011: X-1 Lightweight Title

On March 12, 2011, Max Holloway earned the lightweight strap for the Hawaii-based X-1 promotion with a split decision win over Harris Sarmiento.

June 1, 2012: Victory Over Pat Schilling

On June 1, 2012, Max Holloway defeated Pat Schilling via unanimous decision at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale.

August 11, 2012: Defeats Justin Lawrence

On August 11, 2012, Max Holloway defeated Justin Lawrence via TKO in the second round at UFC 150.

December 29, 2012: Split Decision Victory

On December 29, 2012, Max Holloway defeated Leonard Garcia via split decision at UFC 155.

January 4, 2014: TKO Victory and Bonus

On January 4, 2014, Max Holloway defeated Will Chope via TKO at UFC Fight Night 34, earning his first Knockout of the Night bonus.

April 26, 2014: Submission Victory Over Andre Fili

On April 26, 2014, Max Holloway submitted Andre Fili in the third round at UFC 172.

August 23, 2014: TKO Victory Over Clay Collard

On August 23, 2014, Max Holloway defeated Clay Collard via TKO in the third round at UFC Fight Night 49.

October 4, 2014: KO Victory and Performance Bonus

On October 4, 2014, Max Holloway knocked out Akira Corassani in the first round at UFC Fight Night 53, earning his first Performance of the Night bonus award.

February 15, 2015: Victory Over Cole Miller

On February 15, 2015, Max Holloway defeated Cole Miller via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 60.

April 18, 2015: Submission Victory Over Cub Swanson and Bonus

On April 18, 2015, Max Holloway finished Cub Swanson with a mounted guillotine in the third round at UFC on Fox 15, earning his second Performance of the Night bonus award.

August 23, 2015: TKO Victory and Youngest to 10 UFC Wins

On August 23, 2015, Max Holloway defeated Charles Oliveira via TKO at UFC Fight Night 74, becoming the youngest fighter in UFC history to achieve 10 wins.

December 12, 2015: Victory Over Jeremy Stephens

On December 12, 2015, Max Holloway defeated Jeremy Stephens via unanimous decision at UFC 194.

June 4, 2016: Victory Over Ricardo Lamas

On June 4, 2016, Max Holloway defeated Ricardo Lamas via unanimous decision at UFC 199.

December 10, 2016: Interim Featherweight Champion

On December 10, 2016, Max Holloway defeated Anthony Pettis via TKO at UFC 206 to become the interim UFC Featherweight Champion. Pettis missed weight, making him ineligible for the title if he won. Holloway also earned a Performance of the Night bonus.

June 3, 2017: UFC Featherweight Champion

On June 3, 2017, Max Holloway defeated José Aldo via TKO at UFC 212 to become the unified UFC Featherweight Champion, also earning a Fight of the Night bonus.

December 2, 2017: Holloway Retains Title

On December 2, 2017, Max Holloway defeated José Aldo via TKO to retain the UFC Featherweight belt.

December 8, 2018: Victory Over Brian Ortega and Records

On December 8, 2018, Max Holloway defeated Brian Ortega via TKO at UFC 231, earning Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards. He also broke the record for most significant strikes in one fight.

July 27, 2019: Featherweight Title Defense

On July 27, 2019, Max Holloway defeated Frankie Edgar by unanimous decision at UFC 240, successfully defending his featherweight title for a third time.

2019: Interim Lightweight Title Fight

In 2019, Max Holloway moved up a weight class to face Dustin Poirier in a rematch for the interim UFC Lightweight Championship, losing by unanimous decision but earning the Fight of the Night award.

January 16, 2021: Holloway VS Kattar Record

On January 16, 2021, at UFC on ABC 1, Holloway would later surpass his own significant strike record when he faced Calvin Kattar, with 445 significant strikes landed in the fight and 141 landed in round four.

November 13, 2021: Victory Over Yair Rodríguez

On November 13, 2021, Max Holloway defeated Yair Rodríguez via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 197, earning the Fight of the Night award.

April 15, 2023: Victory Over Arnold Allen

On April 15, 2023, Max Holloway defeated Arnold Allen by unanimous decision at UFC on ESPN 44.

August 26, 2023: Knockout Victory Over Jung Chan-sung

On August 26, 2023, Max Holloway defeated Jung Chan-sung via knockout at UFC Fight Night 225, earning a Fight of the Night award.

April 13, 2024: BMF Champion

On April 13, 2024, Max Holloway defeated Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 to win the "BMF" championship, earning a $300,000 Performance of the Night award and a $300,000 Fight of the Night award.