Max Holloway
16 stories covering Max Holloway — news, results and analysis.
Gaethje Tees Off: UFC Champ Joins Barstool's Internet Invitational
With no title defense expected until 2027, the lightweight king is spending his downtime on the course at Big Cedar Lodge from Oct. 26.
Oct 15, 2026
Jose Aldo Has One Piece of Advice for Conor McGregor: Drop to 155
Aldo says the 22-7 McGregor still has the frame for lightweight — and reckons the division is wide open enough for him to grab a title shot.
Sep 29, 2026
Salahdine Parnasse Announces Himself in Paris With a Body-Kick KO of Dan Hooker
The former KSW double champ needed one round to fold Dan Hooker and debut at No. 9 — then he called out Max Holloway.
Sep 29, 2026
Conor McGregor Blames Holloway for UFC 329 Stoppage, Eyes Summer Return
McGregor lasted just 69 seconds against Holloway before blowing out his knee. Now he wants a rematch in 2026, roughly 9-12 months post-surgery.
Sep 13, 2026
Salahdine Parnasse Smashes Dan Hooker, Wants Max Holloway Next
Cormier called it the best UFC debut ever. The former two-division KSW champ needed under a round to fold Hooker, then aimed straight at Holloway.
Sep 10, 2026
Parnasse Blows Past Dan Hooker in Round 1, Calls Out Max Holloway
The French prospect needed just 2:35 to finish Hooker in his UFC debut, then aimed his sights straight at the #4-ranked Holloway.
Sep 5, 2026
Dana White Says UFC Hawaii Is Coming Once a New Arena Opens by 2029
The UFC has never staged a single event in Hawaii despite producing champions like B.J. Penn and Max Holloway. A new arena could finally change that.
Sep 3, 2026
Joe Rogan Says McGregor's Comeback Belongs to Chandler, Not Holloway
McGregor's UFC 329 return lasted just over a minute before a blown knee. Rogan thinks the trilogy talk is the wrong move — and the numbers back him up.
Sep 2, 2026
Bisping Rips Nevada Over Holloway, Pimblett Purse Threat for Cage-Climbing
Three UFC 329 winners face Wednesday NSAC hearings over fence celebrations. Bisping calls the potential fines a 'crime' — and he's been there himself.
Aug 26, 2026
Max Holloway's First Golf Classic Banks $300K for Hawai'i Youth
Holloway's inaugural charity tournament pulled in more than $300,000, with $75,000 already handed to four Hawai'i organizations.
Aug 12, 2026
Conor McGregor Vows Comeback After ACL Surgery: 'Unbreakable'
McGregor, 38, is targeting a summer 2026 return after tearing his ACL against Max Holloway at UFC 329 — the final fight on his UFC deal.
Aug 7, 2026
McGregor's Knee Surgery Done — Now the Real Wait Begins
Conor McGregor confirms successful ACL surgery after UFC 329 comeback lasted 66 seconds. Recovery could run 9-12 months, with a 2027 return targeted.
Aug 5, 2026
Makhachev Admits He Felt Bad Watching McGregor's Knee Give Out
The welterweight champ expected Holloway to win — just not inside 69 seconds. McGregor's ACL tear pushes his return to 2027.
Jul 30, 2026
McGregor Eyes 2027 'Last Dance' as Torn ACL Ends His UFC 329 Return
A blown knee on his first kick against Holloway means surgery and a year out. McGregor, 22-7, now targets International Fight Week 2027 for a UFC swansong.
Jul 28, 2026
Dana White Puts a Year on Conor McGregor's Latest Comeback
McGregor lasted just 69 seconds against Max Holloway at UFC 329 before a knee injury ended it. White says he's out 12 months.
Jul 27, 2026
Holloway stops McGregor via first-round injury TKO at UFC 329
Max Holloway needed just 69 seconds to end the McGregor rematch, while Paddy Pimblett choked out Benoit Saint Denis in 52 on a card ruled by the finish.
Jul 25, 2026