Max Holloway News
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Max Holloway doesn't want to 'disrespect' Dominick Cruz but sets the bantamweight champion straight
Russell Ess - July 15, 2016
UFC featherweight Max Holloway currently holds the record for the highest consecutive win streak in the UFC without having earned a title shot. Now, the “Blessed” Hawaiian is eagerly waiting for his chance at UFC gold and is making sure no one steps ahead of him.
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Max Holloway, first fighter in UFC history to win eight in a row and not fight for a title
Russell Ess - June 2, 2016
Max Holloway is blazing hot on an eight-fight win streak in the UFC. The young Hawaiian is looking to up his streak to nine at UFC 199 as he is set to face Ricardo Lamas this weekend. Holloway has the third-longest winning streak among active fighters, behind Jon Jones’ 13-fight win streak and Demetrious Johnson’s 10-fight win streak, according to stats from MMA Junkie. Holloway and his eight-fight winning streak mark the first time a UFC fighter has won eight bouts in a row and has not fought for a UFC title.
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Max Holloway booked for UFC 199 with plans to get a step closer to a title shot
Russell Ess - April 21, 2016
Number-four UFC ranked featherweight Max Holloway has been booked for UFC 199 and is looking to get closer to his goal of fighting for the title. The UFC announced Holloway will meet number-five UFC ranked fighter Ricardo Lamas on June 4 at UFC 199.
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VIDEO | Max Holloway folds friend 'BirdyBird' with a painful spinning kick
Russell Ess - April 7, 2016
Hawaiian Max Holloway kept his promise of punishing his friend and video blog partner “BirdyBird” after their YouTube channel surpassed their subscriber goal.
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Max Holloway does not believe Conor McGregor will ever return to featherweight
Chris Taylor - April 3, 2016
Add top contender Max Holloway (15-3 MMA) to the list of featherweight fighters who do not believe Conor McGregor will ever return to fight at 145-pounds. Holloway echoed the statements made by former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar regarding the brash Irish star in a recent interview with MMAFighting:
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Max Holloway eyes 3 opponents for return fight at UFC 200
bjpenndotcom - March 12, 2016
After it was announced that Conor McGregor would be defending his UFC featherweight championship at UFC 200, there was much speculation as to whether or not he would defend his championship against Jose Aldo or Frankie Edgar. With everyone talking about a potential McGregor vs. Aldo and McGregor vs. Edgar fight, many are forgetting about top ranked featherweight Max Holloway.
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Video Interview: Max Holloway - Fight with Jose Aldo would be 'ideal'
bjpenndotcom - February 16, 2016
Since 2012 when Max “Blessed” Holloway has stepped into the UFC scene, he’s put together fourteen fights with the organization. Holloway (15-3 MMA) has been on a tear since losing to the featherweight champ by decision. The Hawaiian is the only man that “The Notorious” Conor McGregor did not finish, leading speculation to believe that a more experienced Holloway would fair better in a rematch.
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Max Holloway eyeing Octagon return in May or June
bjpenndotcom - February 13, 2016
Max Holloway has become a fan favorite fighter, and has quickly climbed his way to the top of the UFC’s featherweight ladder with an 8-fight win streak. Holloway’s last loss came at the hands of UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor back in 2013. Since then, Holloway has won 8 fights in 2 years including wins over Cub Swanson and Jeremy Stephens.
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Max Holloway calls for fight with top 3 opponent
bjpenndotcom - February 4, 2016
Max Holloway may still have his hand in a cast following his UFC 194 unanimous decision win over Jeremy Stephens. The win over Stephens gave Holloway his 8th straight win, and the most consecutive wins in the UFC featherweight division. With no immediate timetable for his return, Holloway is anxious to return to the Octagon and secure a title shot in a stacked featherweight division.