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Max Holloway is a former UFC Featherweight Champion and here is more about his net worth, family, MMA record and more. Max Holloway has entered the list of 50 richest UFC fighters with new deals and sponsorships.

MAX HOLLOWAY 2023: NET WORTH, SALARY, AND MORE

Max Holloway Facts

Birth PlaceHonolulu, Hawaii
Father’s nameMark Holloway
Mother’s nameMissy Kapoi
Star SignSagittarius
Net worth $5 million
Last Fight earnings$600,000
Age33
Date of birthDecember 4, 1991
EducationWaianae High School
Nationality American
MMA debutSeptember 11, 2010
MMA record26-7
DivisionsLightweight, Featherweight
AchievementsUFC Featherweight Champion, X-1 Lightweight Champion
Partner Alessa Quizon
Children1 son (Rush Holloway)
EndorsementsManscaped, Reebok, Budweiser
Social mediaTwitter, YouTube, Instagram

Max Holloway is a 33-year-old UFC star who held the Featherweight title in the past. The American was born in Hawaii and is one of the best to have graced the promotion.

Last updated: 24-08-2023

Holloway started his MMA lifestyle by trying out kickboxing and started off his MMA career at a fairly young age.

Max Holloway is one of the biggest UFC names
Max Holloway reacts after defeating Will Chope during their UFC Fight Night Singapore featherweight bout (Photo by Suhaimi Abdullah/Getty Images)

The 30-year-old reached the summit of the UFC by winning the Featherweight title in a clash against Jose Aldo. He also won the interim title prior to that by defeating Anthony Pettis.

However, Holloway lost the title to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 245. He had the chance to reclaim it but lost the clash via a split decision at UFC 251 but many have questioned the result of that meeting.

Holloway then picked up two wins after his losses to Volakanovski and is trying to get his title back.

Max Holloway Net worth

Max Holloway has a reported net worth of $2million in 2024 and most of that has come via his UFC career. Max Holloway is an investor in companies like New Brew. He also owns a fitness center.

The 30-year-old is also one of the better-paid stars in the division and got a payout of $280,000 in his last fight, which was against Volkanovski. He earned $600k by beating Justin Gaethje in 2024 at UFC 300.

He also has other endorsement deals with big companies, and also runs a YouTube channel, which adds to his net worth.

Max Holloway faces Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 251 next
UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway prepares for a title defense against Alexander Volkanovski during UFC 245 at T-Mobile Arena on December 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

Max Holloway Salary

However, Holloway was earning a lot more when he was the champion as he racked in $440,000 in the second loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 236.

He made $390,000 in the first fight against Volkanovski and his biggest payout was at UFC 231 where he made $490,000 in a winning cause against Brian Ortega.

The American made six figures in each of the losses to Volkanovski, however, none of them breached the $300,000 mark.

Holloway’s fight against Yair Rodriguez saw him make a cool $491,000 from it.

For his win over Arnold Allen recently, ‘Blessed’ made an impressive $520,000.

Max Holloway MMA and UFC record

Max Holloway currently has an MMA record of 26 wins and 7 losses. Apart from his first four fights, all of the other clashes have come in the UFC.

Holloway lost his first UFC fight at the hands of Dustin Poirier at UFC 143. He has also lost to Conor McGregor and Dennis Bermudez during his time in the promotion.

Holloway has a 26-7 record in the UFC and has lost twice to Poirier and Volkanovski so far.

However, he then picked up a couple of incredible wins over Calvin Kattar and Yair Rodriguez to get back to title contention.

Max Holloway Family, wife and relationships

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Max Holloway vs Rodriguez (MMA Mania)

Max Holloway got married to Kaimana Pa’aluhi in 2012 but the husband and wife pair split up. They have a son Rush Holloway.

However, Holloway had spoken about dating someone new fairly recently. Reports suggest that the UFC star was dating Hawaiian model Moani Hara and the pair have been seen on social media too.

However, Holloway began dating Alessa Quizon in 2020 and the pair got engaged in November of that year.

FAQs about Max Holloway 

What is Max Holloways’s net worth?

Max Holloway’s net worth is approximately $5 million.

When was Max Holloway born?

Max Holloway was born on December 4, 1991.

What is Max Holloway’s age?

Max Holloway’s age is 33

When did Max Holloway make his MMA debut?

Max Holloway made his MMA debut on September 11, 2010.

What is Max Holloway’s MMA record?

Max Holloway’s MMA record stands at 26 wins and 7 losses. 

When did Max Holloway make his UFC debut?

Max Holloway made his UFC debut at UFC 143 against Dustin Poirier on February 4, 2012.

What is Max Holloway’s nickname?

Max Holloway’s nickname is ‘Blessed.’

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