Max Holloway News
Dana White reacts to Max Holloway’s dominant win over Calvin Kattar: “I think he deserves to fight Volkanovski again”
Adam D Martin - January 17, 2021
UFC president Dana White believes Max Holloway deserves to have a trilogy fight for the featherweight title against Alexander Volkanovski. Holloway had an epic performance on Saturday night at UFC on ABC 1 as he brutally beat down Calvin Kattar for five rounds in the main event of the evening. As one of the greatest featherweights of all time, we’ve seen Holloway put on some incredible performances over the years. But the way he systematically broke down Kattar over the course of 25 minutes was special. It’s the kind of win that makes you want to see Holloway fight for the belt.
Max Holloway roasts Calvin Kattar over previous “freshman” comment
Adam D Martin - January 17, 2021
Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway roasted rival Calvin Kattar over the previous comment he made calling him a “freshman.” Holloway put on a historic beating against Kattar in the main event of Saturday’s UFC on ABC 1. Holloway shattered the previous record for significant strikes landed in a fight as he absolutely took it to Kattar for 25 minutes. At the end of five rounds, Holloway took home the unanimous decision as he re-emerged as perhaps the featherweight division’s premier fighter. It’s the kind of victory that should earn Holloway another title shot.
Alex Volkanovski sends a message to Max Holloway following his dominant win over Calvin Kattar
Christopher Taylor - January 16, 2021
UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has sent a message to Max Holloway following the Hawaiian’s dominant win over Calvin Kattar. Holloway (22-6 MMA) had squared off with Kattar (22-5 MMA) in the headliner of today’s UFC Fight Island 7 event with hopes of snapping his two-fight losing skid.
Conor McGregor scoffs at Max Holloway's claim of being "The best boxer in the UFC"
Chris Taylor - January 16, 2021
Conor McGregor has responded after Max Holloway proclaimed himself to be “The best boxer in the UFC” during his fight with Calvin Kattar. Holloway (22-6 MMA) squared off with Kattar (22-5 MMA) in the headliner of today’s UFC Fight Island 7 event, with hopes of avoiding the first three-fight losing streak of his career. ‘Blessed’ had suffered back-to-back decision losses to reigning UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski in his most previous Octagon appearances.
UFC Fight Island 7 Results: Max Holloway defeats Calvin Kattar (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - January 16, 2021
Today’s UFC Fight Island 7 event is headlined by a key featherweight bout featuring former champ Max Holloway taking on surging contender Calvin Kattar. Holloway (21-6 MMA) will be looking to avoid the first three-fight losing streak of his career when he squares of with Kattar. ‘Blessed‘ is coming off of back-to-back decision losses to reigning featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski. Prior to those setbacks, the Hawaiian had defeated Frankie Edgar by unanimous decision at UFC 240.
UFC Fight Island 7: 'Holloway vs. Kattar' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - January 16, 2021
The Octagon returns to Abu Dhabi today for UFC Fight Island 7, a ten-bout fight card headlined by Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar. Holloway (21-6 MMA) will be looking to avoid the first three-fight losing streak of his career when he squares of with Kattar. ‘Blessed‘ is coming off of back-to-back decision losses to reigning featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski. Prior to those setbacks, the Hawaiian had defeated Frankie Edgar by unanimous decision at UFC 240.
Dana White confirms Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar winner could earn title shot
Adam Martin - January 15, 2021
UFC president Dana White confirmed that the winner of Saturday’s main event between Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar could earn a title shot. Holloway and Kattar meet in the five-round headliner of UFC on ABC 1 in a battle between the No. 1 and No. 6 ranked fighters, respectively, at 145lbs. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is set to take on Brian Ortega in his next title defense, but there are plenty of other contenders hot on his trails. According to White, both Holloway and Kattar will have the opportunity to earn the No. 1 contender spot in the featherweight division with a big win on Saturday.
UFC Fight Island 7 weigh-in results: Headliners on point
Tom Taylor - January 15, 2021
On Saturday, the UFC will return to our screens for the first time this year with the stacked UFC Fight Island 7 card in Abu Dhabi. The card will be headlined by a compelling featherweight clash between the division’s former champion Max Holloway and No. 6-ranked contender Calvin Kattar. The bout will be Holloway’s opportunity to rebound from back-to-back losses to reigning featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski, while Kattar will look to burst into title contention with the biggest win of his career.
Pro fighters make their picks for Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar
Cole Shelton - January 14, 2021
In the main event of UFC Fight Island 7, Max Holloway looks to return to the win column when he battles Calvin Kattar. Heading into the fight, the Hawaiian is a -160 favorite while Kattar is a +130 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. To some surprise, all the fighters are unanimous in thinking Max Holloway gets his hand raised.
Max Holloway "would love" to rematch Conor McGregor down the road
Cole Shelton - January 13, 2021
Max Holloway is hoping he can fight Conor McGregor again sometime in the future. Back in August of 2013, Holloway and McGregor fought in Boston with the Irishman winning a decision. After the loss, the Hawaiian went on a 13-fight winning streak including winning and defending the featherweight title twice. McGregor, meanwhile, went on to win the featherweight and lightweight title.
UFC on ABC 1: Holloway vs. Kattar Full Betting Odds
Adam Martin - January 13, 2021
Check out the full betting odds for this weekend’s UFC on ABC 1 event headlined by featherweight contenders Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar. In the headlining bout, No. 1 ranked Holloway returns to the Octagon for the first time since his controversial split decision loss to UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 251. Many people feel that Holloway is the uncrowned champ right now, but it was a hard sell for the UFC to book a trilogy fight this soon. Instead, Holloway returns to the cage against a very tough opponent in No. 6 ranked Calvin Kattar, who won two fights in 2020 over Jeremy Stephens and Dan Ige.
Max Holloway promises to do "something special" against Calvin Kattar
Cole Shelton - January 12, 2021
Max Holloway is looking to do something special when he fights Calvin Kattar in the main event of UFC Fight Island 7. Holloway is set to fight in his first non-title fight since he beat Ricardo Lamas at UFC 199. Although he won’t be fighting for a title, he will be on network TV as the event will air live on ABC. For Holloway, he is excited to be the main event for the first card on ABC and promises to do something special for the fans.
Max Holloway on the road back to gold: "If I’ve got to go out and get another 10-win streak, that’s what I’ve got to do.”
Chris Taylor - January 9, 2021
Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway will return to the Octagon on January 16 opposite surging division contender Calvin Kattar. The Hawaiian will enter the bout in hopes of avoiding the first three-fight losing skid of his career. In his most recent effort at UFC 251, Holloway (21-6 MMA) suffered his second consecutive unanimous decision loss to reigning featherweight champ Alex Volkanovski.
Alexander Volkanovski admits he's growing tired of "annoying" Max Holloway trilogy talk
Tom Taylor - January 6, 2021
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski admits he’s growing tired of discussing a potential trilogy fight with Max Holloway. Volkanovski is riding back-to-back decision wins over Holloway. The first, a fairly decisive unanimous decision, occured in late 2019, and earned Volkanovski the featherweight strap. The second, a split decision that occurred in July, was much more controversial, but nonetheless marked a successful title defense for the champion.
Calvin Kattar sends piece of advice to opponent Max Holloway: "To overlook me would be a mistake"
Tom Taylor - December 28, 2020
Rising UFC featherweight contender Calvin Kattar has a piece of advice for his upcoming opponent, the division’s former champion Max Holloway. Kattar and Holloway are slated to collide in the main event of a January 16 card on Fight Island. Heading into the matchup, Kattar has some advice for the former champion: Don’t overlook the challenge at hand.
UFC Fight Night 184: "Holloway vs. Kattar" Fight Card and Rumors
Adam D Martin - December 27, 2020
Check out the latest fight card and rumors for the upcoming UFC Fight Night 184: Holloway vs. Kattar event in early January 2021. Event: UFC Fight Night 184: Holloway vs. Kattar Date: Saturday, January 16, 2021 Location: Fight Island in Abu Dhabi Broadcast: ESPN+ (3 pm EST prelims)
Max Holloway willing to fight Alex Volkanovski 100 times to prove "I'm the better guy"
Cole Shelton - December 14, 2020
Max Holloway knows he is better than Alex Volkanovski. Holloway and Volkanovski, of course, fought at UFC 245 and 251 with Volkanovski winning both by decision. However, at UFC 251, the champ edged out a split decision but many thought Holloway won.
Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar betting odds released
Adam Martin - November 17, 2020
The opening betting odds have been released for the upcoming UFC featherweight bout between top contenders Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar. It was announced on Tuesday that Holloway and Kattar will meet in a five-round main event at a UFC Fight Night card scheduled to take place on January 16. With the fight now official, the oddsmakers worked quickly to release the opening odds for the fight. Check out the opening betting odds for Holloway vs. Kattar below via BestFightOdds.