The Max Holloway next fight news has arrived, and the former featherweight king recently revealed that he is likely to make his long-awaited return in October. Welcoming him back to the cage will be the new overlord of 145 pounds, Ilia Topuria.
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Max Holloway next fight opponent options?
At UFC 300, Holloway earned a new title for his trophy case when he was able to beat BMF champion Justin Gaethje with a shocking last-second knockout in their highly entertaining matchup. Following the monumental victory, many expected the Hawaiian would get a 145-pound title fight next. That has now been confirmed and the featherweight stars will headline the company’s UFC 308 card in October.
How to watch Max Holloway vs. Ilia Topuria in October
- Holloway vs. Topuria will headline UFC 308 on October 26
- The card is expected to take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- UFC 308 will air exclusively on ESPN+
Max Holloway vs. Ilia Topuria preview
Topuria vs. Holloway is a scrap many fight fans wanted and they will now get it. The match-up also has huge historic value as the top featherweight today faces the man many feel is the division’s greatest fighter.
One last title fight: When Holloway failed in a second attempt to beat Alexander Volkanovski and regain his title, many thought he would never again fight for the belt. However, after Topuria won the title earlier this year, it opened the door for the UFC legend to get one last chance. And make no mistake, this is guaranteed to be his last chance at the UFC featherweight title.
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A well-rounded threat: Topuria is very much like Volkanovski. He is a well-rounded fighter and much more than just a talented striker. He can mix things up to make life difficult for Holloway, but he also brings the striking power Volkanovski never had. This will be a huge test for the division great.
The bottom line: A Max Holloway fight is always an event and it also being a title bout makes it a must-see for fight fans. Not only would a win make “Blessed” a two-time 145-pound champ, but it will move him back into the top five of the pound-for-pound rankings.
What makes Max Holloway so popular?
Despite the greatness of Jose Aldo before him, many observers of the sport view Holloway as the greatest featherweight fighter in UFC history. Although Volkanovski may go on to usurp his place in history eventually, “Blessed’s” resume speaks for itself. And he will only add to it with many prime years still ahead of him.
The Best Boxer in MMA: Although Holloway is a complete fighter, he is a featherweight legend for his elite-level striking and the boxing he has often proclaimed as the best in the UFC.
- Max Holloway record: 26-7
- Max Holloway stats: Blessed has scored 12 knockouts and 2 submission wins during his career
- Max Holloway age: 32 years old
- Max Holloway wife: “Blessed” started dating surfer Alessa Quizon in 2020 and the couple eventually married in 2022.
- With over 28 fights in the top MMA promotion in the world, Holloway has compiled a 21-7 record. Eight of those matchups were title fights.
- Holloway earned the moniker of UFC featherweight GOAT from his decisive victories over former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar, Charles Oliveira, Chan Sung Jung, Brian Ortega, Jose Aldo (twice), and most recently Justin Gaethje.
- His record is far from perfect but it has taken elite-level talent to beat him. All but one of his seven losses in the Octagon game against former or current UFC champions.
- Hawaiian MMA great BJ Penn was long seen as the greatest fighter to ever come out of “The Aloha State.” However, Holloway has surpassed Penn’s notoriety and become the face of Pacific Islands cage fighting.
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Max Holloway’s net worth
Money is often one of the greatest measuring sticks for a fighter’s success. As of 2024, Holloway’s net worth is estimated to be over $2 million.
