Max Holloway News
Arnold Allen believes past damage could play a role in fight against Max Holloway: "He's been in a lot of crazy fights for a long time"
Josh Evanoff - February 13, 2023
UFC featherweight contender Arnold Allen believes past damage could play a role in his return. ‘Almighty’ has been out of the octagon since his clash with Calvin Kattar last October. In the second round, ‘The Boston Finisher’ collapsed with a knee injury, handing Allen the win. It was later learned the injury was a torn ACL that could hold Kattar out until 2024.
Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen officially announced for UFC Kansas City on April 15th
Josh Evanoff - February 8, 2023
Featherweight contenders will be headlining the UFC’s return to Kansas City, Missouri. Last month, there were reports that Max Holloway would face Arnold Allen next. ‘Blessed’ has been out of the cage since his trilogy bout with Alexander Volkanovski last July. In the co-main event at UFC 276, ‘The Great’ dominated en route to a lopsided decision victory.
Ilia Topuria shares bold predictions for possible fights with Max Holloway and Conor McGregor: “I’d finish him in the first round and it would be a beating”
Susan Cox - January 31, 2023
UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria is sharing bold predictions for possible fights with Max Holloway and Conor McGregor. The undefeated Ilia ‘El Matador’ Topuria (13-0 MMA) last fought and finished Bryce Mitchell (15-1 MMA) with a dominant second round submission in December of last year.
Max Holloway vs. Arnold Allen targeted to headline Fight Night card in April
Cole Shelton - January 30, 2023
A featherweight banger is set to headline a UFC Fight Night card as Max Holloway is set to face Arnold Allen. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Holloway and Allen have verbally agreed to headline the April 15 card. As of right now, contracts have not been issued or signed. The location of the event is also not announced.
Max Holloway responds to latest troll job from former UFC opponent Conor McGregor: “See you at the press conference”
Harry Kettle - December 30, 2022
UFC star Max Holloway has laughed off the latest jab from Conor McGregor as the Irishman continues to tease a return. It’s safe to say that Max Holloway is one of the most likeable figures in mixed martial arts. In addition to his infectious personality, he also has a really fun fight style, too.
Dan Hardy sheds light on UFC exit, slams Dana White for staging concern for Calvin Kattar after Max Holloway fight: "That's just dirty"
Josh Evanoff - October 21, 2022
Former UFC commentator Dan Hardy has accused Dana White of staging concern for fighters. ‘The Outlaw’ was one of the most colorful fighters in the welterweight division from 2008 to 2012. His knockout power saw him claim wins over names such as Mike Swick and Marcus Davis. Hardy even scored a title shot against Georges St-Pierre in 2010.
Javier Mendez says Islam Makhachev unbothered by Alexander Volkanovski being replacement fighter at UFC 280: "You could put whoever you want"
Josh Evanoff - October 17, 2022
American Kickboxing Academy coach Javier Mendez and his pupil Islam Makhachev are set to fight anyone on Saturday. The Russian is set for the biggest fight of his career this weekend at UFC 280. In the pay-per-view headliner, Makhachev is expected to face Charles Oliveira. The bout will likely crown the new UFC lightweight champion.
Max Holloway reveals the Navy Blue Angels have ended his streak: “Sadly my ‘never been KO’d’ streak came to an end”
Harry Kettle - August 18, 2022
UFC star Max Holloway has finally experienced his first knockout defeat – but not in the way you might have imagined. While things may not have gone his way at UFC 276 as he fell to a third loss against Alex Volkanovski, it’s safe to say that Max Holloway still serves as one of the most upbeat and entertaining guys in mixed martial arts. Many aren’t sure what his next move in the sport is going to be, but one thing we know to be true is that ‘Blessed’ isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
Alexander Volkanovski reveals he politely asked Max Holloway to “get the f**k out of my division” immediately following their trilogy fight at UFC 276
Cole Shelton - July 21, 2022
Alexander Volkanovski shared some advice to Max Holloway following UFC 276. In the lead-up to the fight, Volkanovski and Holloway seemed to be getting angry at one another as they exchanged heated jabs at the press conference. It was to be a massive fight for both men’s legacy and in the fight, Volkanovski pitched a shutout as he won all five rounds convincingly.
Alex Volkanovksi reveals what he was saying to Max Holloway during their trilogy fight at UFC 276
Susan Cox - July 11, 2022
Alex Volkanovski has revealed what he was saying to Max Holloway during their trilogy fight at UFC 276. It was Alex Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) vs Max Holloway (23-7 MMA) in a featherweight bout at UFC 276 on July 2nd in the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The trilogy fight proved to be a trilogy victory for Volkanovski via unanimous decision. The two fighters had previously met at UFC 251 in July 2020 and at UFC 245 in December 2019, Holloway going down to defeat both times.
Teddy Atlas believes the pressure got to Max Holloway at UFC 276: “He became just a sick and destroyed guy”
Susan Cox - July 6, 2022
Teddy Atlas is speaking out about how he believes the pressure got to Max Holloway at UFC 276. Last Saturday, July 2nd, Max Holloway (23-7 MMA) entered the Octagon to compete with Alexander Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) in the co-main featherweight match-up. It was to be the third meeting of the two fighters with the result being a unanimous decision win for Volkanovski, who ultimately retained his title.
Alexander Volkanovski thought the doctor should've stopped the fight due to Max Holloway's cut: "I seen his bone"
Cole Shelton - July 5, 2022
Alexander Volkanovski thought the cut above Max Holloway’s eye should have stopped their fight at UFC 276. Volkanovski landed a big shot to Holloway’s eye that split his eyebrow into two. It was a big cut that was bleeding quite a bit, but the cutman did a very good job which allowed the fight to continue. However, Volkanovski says he saw Holloway’s bone and thinks the fight should’ve been stopped due to the cut.
Max Holloway issues statement following loss to Alex Volkanovski at UFC 276
Jeffrey Walter - July 3, 2022
Max Holloway has issued a statement after suffering a third loss to Alex Volkanovski at last night’s UFC 276 event in Las Vegas. Holloway (23-7 MMA) was looking to reclaim the promotions featherweight world title when he stepped into the Octagon yesterday night at T-Mobile Arena. ‘Blessed’ had entered the contest on a two-fight winning streak, this after defeating Calvin Kattar and Yair Rodriguez respectively.
Pros react after Alex Volkanovski defeats Max Holloway at UFC 276
Chris Taylor - July 2, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 276 event was co-headlined by a featherweight title fight featuring Alex Volkanovski taking on Max Holloway. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA) entered the match with a very impressive 21 wins in a row, his latest being against Chan Sung Jung (17-7 MMA) at UFC 273 in April of this year.
UFC 276 Results: Alexander Volkanovski defeats Max Holloway (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 2, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 276 event is co-headlined by a featherweight title fight featuring Alex Volkanovski taking on Max Holloway. Volkanovski (24-1 MMA) is coming into the match with a very impressive 21 wins in a row, his latest being against Chan Sung Jung (17-7 MMA) at UFC 273 in April of this year.
UFC 276 | Pro fighters make their picks for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 3 title fight
Cole Shelton - June 30, 2022
In the co-main event of UFC 276, the featherweight title is up for grabs as Alexander Volkanovski takes on Max Holloway for the third time. Heading into the fight, Volkanovski is a -215 favorite while the challenger is a +164 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros are actually split in this one as they all believe it is a very close and competitive fight that likely goes the distance.
Max Holloway hits back at Alexander Volkanovski trilogy winner being featherweight GOAT: "Do we forget the man Jose Aldo?"
Josh Evanoff - June 29, 2022
UFC featherweight Max Holloway doesn’t believe himself or Alexander Volkanovski is the greatest featherweight ever. ‘Blessed’ is set to collide with ‘The Great’ this Saturday at UFC 276 in Las Vegas. It’ll be the third time they’ve clashed, as they had two prior fights in 2019 and 2020. Both bouts were won by Volkanovski by decision, in razor-thin contests considered some of the best of the year.
Chael Sonnen believes Max Holloway's comments about Conor McGregor may be to set up possible rematch: "I don't think he is a fool"
Josh Evanoff - June 28, 2022
Chael Sonnen believes Max Holloway might have underlying motives for discussing Conor McGregor. ‘Blessed’ is set to face Alexander Volkanovski this Saturday at UFC 276. Ahead of his return, Holloway had an interview where he discussed Conor McGregor. The Hawaiian stated that the Irishman might be retired, saying: