Max Holloway The main card bout will mark his second foray into the UFC's stacked lightweight division. Justin Gaethje The April 13th card will feature two already legendary fighters battling it out for “The Human Highlight” BMF title.
After his first foray into the 155-pound weight class ended in defeat, the former featherweight champion returned to stick to the 145-pound weight class and established himself as perhaps the best featherweight in UFC history.until he fights alexander volkanovsky.
Max Holloway's record and loss against Alexander Volkanovski
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Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski have faced off three times, with the Australian taking the featherweight title from 'Blessed' in their first meeting at UFC 245. The Hawaiians went into the match as favorites, but the Australians were able to win with an inspired performance. .
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Their rematch at UFC 251 was a very close fight, but “Volk” survived a split decision after five rounds to retain the title.Holloway defeated the favorite. Yair Rodriguez and calvin katar He faced 'Alexander the Great' for the third time at UFC 276, but again lost by unanimous decision.
Max Holloway's losses to Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier and more
Max Holloway loses in first professional MMA fight dustin poirier, then at featherweight in the 2012 UFC 143 bout. Holloway will suffer his second loss to “Diamond” in “Blessed,” who made his first foray into the lightweight division at UFC 236.
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Holloway has faced some of the biggest and most recognizable names south of 170 pounds in the promotion, including some who were largely unknown at the time. conor mcgregor The Irishman defeated Holloway by unanimous decision in the preliminary round of the Fight Night card. Another loss in the Hawaiian's career was Dennis Bermudez Also at UFC 160 in the same year.
Max Holloway's UFC record and winning streak
Max Holloway joined the UFC in 2012 after compiling a 4-0 record in smaller MMA promotions and has fought in the UFC for over 12 years. He lost the first of his first two fights after being promoted to McGregor and Poirier at 145, but bounced back strongly and put up an incredible performance that cemented him as one of the greatest featherweights of all time.
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After losing to Poirier for the first time, the Hawaiian went on a 13-fight winning streak and became the featherweight champion before landing a fateful rematch with Poirier at featherweight. Holloway has fought 28 times in the UFC and has a record of 21-7 in 21 of those fights, with all but one coming between UFC legends. Which Max Holloway match is your favorite?