Max Holloway is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight division. He is a former UFC featherweight champion, successfully defended his title three times. His net worth is $2 million. Here we bring you Max Holloway’s net worth, salary, earnings, career, MMA record, wife, and more.
Max Holloway’s Biography and Career
Jerome Max Keli’i Holloway was born on December 4, 1991, in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. He was raised in Waianae, an area known for fist fighting. He went to Waianae High School.
Holloway started training in kickboxing in 2007, at the age of 15, and later transitioned to mixed martial arts.
MMA Career
Max Holloway made his professional MMA debut in 2010. He went 4-0 in local promotions before getting his first fight in the UFC.
Holloway made his UFC debut in Feb. 2012, at UFC 143, losing his debut fight against Dustin Poirier.
As of writing, the 31-year-old “Blessed” boasts a 23-7 MMA record. He is a former UFC featherweight champion. In June 2017, at UFC 212, the American fighter beat Jose Aldo via TKO (punches) to win the UFC featherweight championship.
He successfully defended the belt three times, against Jose Aldo, Brian Ortega, and Frankie Edgar. He lost the belt to Alexander Volkanovski, at UFC 245, in Dec. 2019.
In July 2022, Holloway lost against Volkanovski and failed to retain the featherweight crown.
Max Holloway is scheduled to face Arnold Allen, at the UFC Fight Night, on April 15, 2023, in a featherweight main event.
Max Holloway’s Net Worth, Salary, and Earnings
In 2023, UFC featherweight Max Holloway’s net worth is $2 million. His primary sources of earnings are his fight purse and incentives.
A former UFC featherweight champion, Holloway’s estimated base salary is close to $350k for a fight, depending on his UFC contract, the event, and the opponent.
At UFC 276, Holloway earned an estimated $382k guaranteed money ($350k base pay and $32k incentive pay), for his title fight against Alexander Volkanovski.
He pocketed an estimated $250k base salary for his win against Yair Rodriguez, at UFC Vegas 42, in November 2021.
Moreover, he earns a considerable chunk from endorsements and brand promotions.
Personal Info
| Full Name | Jerome Max Keli’i Holloway |
| Nickname | Blessed |
| Date of Birth | December 4, 1991 |
| Birth Place | Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Age | 31 |
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Reach | 69″ |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Promotion | UFC |
| MMA Record | 23-7 |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Base Salary | $350,000 (approx.) |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Spouse | Alessa Quizon |
| @blessedmma |
Wife
UFC featherweight Max Holloway’s gorgeous wife is Alessa Quizon. She is a Hawaiian professional surfer. They started dating in 2020 and got married in 2022.
Holloway’s ex-wife is Kaimana Pa’aluhi, who divorced in 2017. He has a son with Kaimana, named Rush.
Age
Born on December 4, 1991, he is 31 years old.
Height and Weight
He is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall and 145 lb. He competes in the UFC featherweight division.
MMA Record
[As of April 10, 2023]
| Total Fights | 30 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Lost | 7 |
| Win by KO/TKO | 10 |
Achievements
- 1x UFC Featherweight Championship and three successful title defenses
- 5x Fight of the Night
- 4x Performance of the Night
- First American to win the UFC Featherweight Championship
- Longest winning streak in the UFC featherweight division history (13)
- Most wins in the UFC featherweight division history (18)
FAQs
What is Max Holloway’s Net Worth?
In 2023, his net worth is $2 million.
Who is his wife?
Alessa Quizon.
Where is he from?
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
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