Max Holloway vs Justin Gaethje
The former featherweight king now holds the BMF title after a legendary performance.
Max Holloway defeated Justin Gaethje by TKO in the fifth round at UFC 300 on April 13, 2024, to win the symbolic UFC "BMF" title.
Quick Facts
- Venue
- MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Stakes
- UFC Featherweight Championship
- Result
- Max Holloway retained by split decision
- Rounds
- 5
Lore & Background
Holloway is a former UFC Featherweight Champion and former symbolic UFC "BMF" titleholder. He holds UFC records for most significant strikes (3,681) and total strikes (3,980). As of January 27, 2026, he is #4 in the Meta UFC lightweight rankings.
Reader's Guide
Holloway is known for his striking volume and durability. He currently competes in the Lightweight division. His win over Gaethje earned him the BMF belt.
Did You Know?
- Holloway is the youngest fighter in UFC history to get 10 wins.
- He holds the UFC record for most significant strikes in a fight (290 against Brian Ortega).
- Holloway is of Native Hawaiian and Samoan descent.
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