Born on December 4, 1991, in Waianae, Hawaii, Max Holloway is a UFC veteran and still resides in Hawaii. He attended Waianae High School and made his UFC debut at 20
Max Holloway was born to Mark Holloway and Missy Kapoi. His difficult childhood was mitigated by the support of his grandparents, setting him on his martial path.
Max Holloway's first professional MMA fight was on September 4, 2010, against Duke Saragosa at the X-1 event "Heroes" in Honolulu, Hawaii. Holloway won the fight via unanimous decision
Max Holloway was formerly married to Kaimana Pa’aluhi, with whom he has a son, Rush. They divorced in 2017. He's now married to professional surfer Alessa Quizon since 2022.
Max Holloway's nickname "Blessed" was given by his coach, recognizing his early success in UFC and his positive outlook.
Max Holloway's first knockout victory in the UFC came against Will Chope on January 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 34. He won the fight by TKO in the second round.
Max Holloway won his first UFC featherweight title on June 3, 2017, at UFC 212 by defeating José Aldo with a third-round TKO in Rio de Janeiro.
Max Holloway's championship era featured a record 13-fight win streak in the UFC Featherweight division, culminating in a career total of 26 wins and 7 losses.
Max Holloway enjoys surfing, skateboarding, gaming, and regularly attends NBA games. He also streams video games for his fans.
Max Holloway supports Hawaiian social causes, leading anti-bullying and mental health initiatives. He hosts youth sports clinics and raised over $50,000 for Hawaii's Foodbank.