Max Holloway is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Lightweight division of the UFC. He is the inaugural UFC Featherweight Champion and current holder of the symbolic UFC “BMF” title, and is considered one of the greatest featherweights of all time.
Max Holloway Biography
| Full Name | Jerome Max Keli’i Holloway |
| Nickname | Max Holloway Blessed |
| Profession | Professional mixed martial artist |
| Date of Birth | 4 December 1991 |
| Age | 35 years old (as of 2026) |
| Birth Place | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| School | Waianae High School |
| College | Not known |
| Education Qualification | High school graduation in 2010 |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Catholic |
| @blessedmma |
Max Holloway Age
Max Holloway was born on 4 December 1991 in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. He is 35 years old as of 2026, and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Max Holloway Wife | Children
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Kaimana Pa’aluhi Alessa Quizon |
| Spouse/Wife | Kaimana Pa’aluhi (m. 2012, div. 2015) Alessa Quizon (m. 2022) |
| Children | Son – Rush Holloway (with Kaimana) Daughter – N/A |
Max Holloway Family
| Father’s Name | Mark Holloway |
| Mother’s Name | Missy Kapoi |
| Brother’s Name | Not known |
| Sister’s Name | Not known |
Career
| YouTube Channel (as of March 2026) | Channel – Max Holloway Subscribers – 405k Views – 30.4 million |
| Ring name | Blessed |
| Division | Featherweight – 2012 to 2024 Lightweight – 2010-2012, 2019, and 2014-present |
| Reach | 69 in. (175 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Waianae, Hawaii, USA |
| Team | Gracie Technics Legacy Muay Thai |
| Rank | Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Rylan Lizares |
| Years active | Since 2010 |
| MMA records (as of march 2026) | Total match – 35 Wins – 27 Losses – 8 |
Max Holloway Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 180 cm In meters – 1.80 m In feet & inches – 5’11” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 70 kg In pounds – 155 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Max Holloway Net Worth
American professional mixed martial artist Max Holloway has a net worth of $6 million as of March 2026. Max’s wealth primarily comes from UFC Fights purses, pay-per-view shares, performance bonuses, and endorsement deals.
Max Holloway endorsement deals –
- Reebok
- Manscaped (men’s grooming)
- Facebook Gaming
- Budweiser
- Hawaii Foodbank (charity partnership)
- Stake (casino and gambling)
- Owns merchandise brand – shopmaxholloway.com.
| Net Worth (approx) | $6 million (as of 2026) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $500,000 |
| Salary (approx) | Not a fixed salary |
| Income Source | Fights purses and bonuses, par-per-view, endorsements, etc. |
Some Interesting Facts About Max Holloway
- Max Holloway was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in Waianae, an area known for fist-fighting.
- His parents were heavy drug users; his mother, Missy Kapoi, was a crystal meth consumer who later recovered.
- His father, Mark Holloway, was very abusive and left the family when Max was around 11 years old.
- Max Holloway is of Native Hawaiian and Samoan ancestry.
- At the age of 15, Max began training in kickboxing in 2007, at the end of his sophomore year.
- Max Holloway graduated from Waianae High School in 2010.
- Max won his first amateur bout in the sport after three days of training.
- He gained recognition as the #7 featherweight prospect of 2012 in Bloody Elbow’s 2012 World MMA Scouting Report.
- His early career was highlighted by the split decision win over former Strikeforce and WEC veteran Harris Sarmiento in 2011.
- Max Holloway defeated Justin Lawrence on 11 August 2012, at UFC 150.
- He faced Conor McGregor on August 17, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 26.
- He faced Ricardo Lamas on June 4, 2016, at UFC 199 and won via unanimous decision.
- Max faced Anthony Pettis for the interim UFC Featherweight Championship in 2016, at UFC 206.
- In October 2017, Max Holloway signed a new multi-fight deal with UFC.
- He married his long-time girlfriend Kaimana Pa’aluhi in 2012, with whom he has one son.
- After divorcing Kaimana in 2017, he started dating Alessa Quizon in 2002, and they married in April 2022.
- Fight Matrix ranks him as the third greatest featherweight of all time.
- As of January 27, 2026, he is ranked No. 4 in the UFC lightweight rankings and holds the UFC record for most strikes landed.
FAQ:
How old is Max Holloway?
As of 2026, Max Holloway is 35 years old.
Who is Max Holloway’s wife?
Max Holloway married his second wife, Alessa Quizon, in April 2022.
What is Max Holloway’s net worth?
As of 2026, Max Holloway’s net worth is around $6 million.
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