WebFormal theory. [71], On April 1, 2018, Holloway was announced as a late replacement for the injured Tony Ferguson in a fight for the vacant undisputed UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 223 against Khabib Nurmagomedov to be held on April 7, 2018. [58][59] Holloway won the fight via TKO in the third round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus. [72] This win earned him his fourth Performance of the Night award. "[105], On 25 March 2021, New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Sport, Grant Robertson, spoke out against Adesanya's "flippant comments" on his Instagram "Bro, I will fuckin' rape you" aimed at fellow UFC middleweight fighter, Kevin Holland. Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Im living my dream doing what I love to do. He was originally expected to face dos Santos for the title at UFC 146; however, on April 4, 2012, Overeem was revealed to have failed his pre-fight drug test by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). [86], Holloway faced Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch for the UFC Featherweight Championship on July 12 at UFC 251. You speak on the mic enough times and you're bound to miss the mark with some bars. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. I did on this one and for that I'm sorry. [46] The win also earned Holloway his second Performance of the Night bonus award. WebStream live sports, game replays, video highlights, and access featured ESPN programming online with Watch ESPN. [56] He won the match by split decision. [88] This decision was controversial amongst media outlets, with 18 out of 27 media scores giving it to Holloway,[89][90][91] mixed martial arts personalities such as UFC president Dana White,[92] former referee and creator of the rules system John McCarthy[93][94][95] and multiple mixed martial artists. [36] He won the back-and-forth fight after submitting Fili in the third round.[37]. 5 Rafael Dos Anjos 2454. [105] On June 17, 2021, reports stated that Holloway was forced to pull out of the fight with Rodrguez due to injury. [73], Holloway was then scheduled to defend his UFC Featherweight Championship title on July 7, 2018, at UFC 226 against Brian Ortega. [82], Holloway came back down to featherweight, and a bout against former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar was scheduled a third time and eventually took place on July 27, 2019, in the main event of UFC 240. [90] Adesanya won the rematch via unanimous decision, with scores of 4847, 4847 and 4946. [6] Griffin was then forced out of the bout with a knee injury and Davis was pulled from the card altogether. She was always there for me and my brothers and just gave us a lot of love.What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A lot of people are saying Max is the fight to make, Allen said. "[106][107][108], On 16 November 2022, Adesanya was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City for the possession of brass knuckles. Won the vacant Hex Fight Series Middleweight Championship. [29] At the age of 18, he started training in kickboxing, after being inspired by the Muay Thai film Ong-Bak. Check out who took home a bonus for their performance at UFC 282 in Las Vegas. [61] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one. He gained recognition as the #7 featherweight prospect of 2012 in Bloody Elbow's 2012 World MMA Scouting Report and was compared with former UFC and former WEC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, due to his ability to incorporate a wide array of flying and spinning kicks, knees and elbows into his striking game. [45][46][47], His last kickboxing fight, before transitioning to mixed martial arts, was a rematch with Alex Pereira at Glory of Heroes 7. [14] He started training kickboxing in 2007 at the end of his sophomore year, aged 15, out of Team Ruthless, and went on to win his first amateur bout in the sport after three days of training. [22], Holloway defeated Justin Lawrence, on August 11, 2012, at UFC 150. If victorious, Holloway would be only the second fighter (behind Conor McGregor) in UFC history to hold titles in two different divisions simultaneously. [27][28] He lost the fight controversially via split decision. [42] His loss came at the hands of future GLORY Middleweight champion Alex Pereira, who won by unanimous decision. He scored technical knockouts of Kim Loudon and Mark Timms in the quarterfinal and semifinal bouts respectively, before winning the tournament for the second time with a first-round knockout of Pati Afoa. And also, I think a win over him would be a bigger statement, and then you throw your interim in the bin, right?, Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Six months later, he took part in the 2015 Cruiserweights III tournament. The regulators report, which it delivered to Microsoft last month but only just made public, goes into detail about each one, and how games as large and influential as Call of Duty may give Microsoft an unfair advantage. 1 Jim Miller 40. [75] Many fans and pundits felt disappointed due to the low activity by both fighters which resulted in a largely uneventful fight in which neither fighter was able to deliver any significant offense. He made his debut against Rob Wilkinson on 11 February 2018, at UFC 221. The future is on the ballot. WebWatch the latest full episodes and video extras for AMC shows: The Walking Dead, Better Call Saul, Killing Eve, Fear the Walking Dead, Mad Men and more. 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Chael Sonnen was expected to face Forrest Griffin at this event. That would be a fun one. However, McKenzie was forced out of the bout and was replaced by Max Holloway. [74] However, on July 4, Holloway was pulled from the fight due to "concussion like symptoms". [47], Holloway faced Charles Oliveira on August 23, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 74. WebLast fight. However, Weidman was forced out of the bout with a shoulder injury and was replaced by Costas Philippou. [96], Holloway faced Calvin Kattar on January 16, 2021, headlining UFC on ABC 1. [21] Two years later Adesanya made the decision to cease his studies in pursuit of a career in kickboxing and went on to amass an amateur record of 320 before turning professional and fighting in China. [check quotation syntax][check quotation syntax] UFC 276 (7/2/22) Holloway lost a five round unanimous decision to Alexander Volkanovski in a UFC featherweight title fightUFC Fight Night (11/13/21) Holloway won a five round unanimous decision over Yair RodriguezUFC on ABC (1/16/21) Holloway won a five round unanimous decision over Calvin KattarUFC 251 (7/12/20) Holloway lost a five round split decision to Alexander Volkanovski in a fight for the UFC featherweight titleUFC 245 (12/14/19) Holloway lost a five round unanimous decision to Alexander Volkanovski, losing his UFC featherweight titleUFC 240 (7/27/19) Holloway won a five round unanimous decision over Frankie Edgar to retain his UFC featherweight titleUFC 236 (4/13/19) Holloway lost a five-round unanimous decision to Dustin Poirier in a fight for the interim UFC lightweight titleUFC 231 (12/8/18) Holloway scored a TKO (doctor stoppage) over Brian Ortega at 5:00 of round four to retain his UFC featherweight titleUFC 218 (12/2/17) Holloway stopped Jose Aldo via strikes at 4:51 of the third round to retain his UFC featherweight titleUFC 212 (6/3/17) Holloway stopped Jose Aldo via strikes at 4:13 of the third round to win the undisputed UFC featherweight titleUFC 206 (12/10/16) Holloway stopped Anthony Pettis via strikes at 4:50 of the third round to win the interim UFC featherweight titleUFC 199 (6/4/16) Holloway won a three round unanimous decision over Ricardo LamasUFC 194 (12/12/15) Holloway won a three round unanimous decision over Jeremy StephensUFC Fight Night (8/23/15) Holloway scored a TKO (injury) over Charles Oliveira at 1:39 of the first roundUFC on FOX (4/18/15) Holloway submitted Cub Swanson via guillotine choke at 3:58 of the third roundUFC Fight Night (2/14/15) Holloway won a three round unanimous decision over Cole MillerUFC Fight Night (10/4/14) Holloway knocked out Akira Corassani at 3:11 of the first roundUFC Fight Night (8/23/14) Holloway stopped Clay Collard via strikes at 3:47 of the third roundUFC 172 (4/26/14) Holloway submitted Andre Fili via guillotine choke at 3:39 of the third roundUFC Fight Night (1/4/14) Holloway stopped Will Chope via strikes at 2:27 of the second roundUFC Fight Night (8/17/13) Holloway lost a three round unanimous decision to Conor McGregorUFC 160 (5/25/13) Holloway lost a three round split decision to Dennis BermudezUFC 155 (12/29/12) Holloway won a three round split decision over Leonard GarciaUFC 150 (8/11/12) Holloway stopped Justin Lawrence via strikes at 4:49 of the second roundTUF Live Finale (6/1/12) Holloway won a three round unanimous decision over Pat SchillingUFC 143 (2/4/12) Holloway was submitted by Dustin Poirier via mounted triangle armbar at 3:23 of the first round. [80] This win earned him his fifth Performance of the Night award. A professional since 2010, Holloway became the UFC Featherweight Champion when he defeated Jos Aldo on June 3, 2017, before defending the title three This also was a dream since I first started fighting. WebHe broke the Big Ten record with 1,606 yards last year, including a transcendent Rose Bowl performance where he caught 15 passes for 347 yards and three touchdowns. It's not an issue that anyone should be making jokes or flippant comments about at all. [65] Holloway was expected to face Frankie Edgar on December 2, 2017, at UFC 218;[66] however, on November 8, 2017, Edgar withdrew from the card due to injury[67] and was replaced by Jos Aldo. Israel Mobolaji Odunayo Oluwafemi Temitayo Owolabi Adesanya[8][9][1] (born 22 July 1989) is a New Zealand professional mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and former boxer with multiple championships in all three disciplines. Black belt in BJJ, What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? [110], Holloway was scheduled to face Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC Featherweight Championship on March 5, 2022, at UFC 272. So I did and the rest is history.What ranks and titles have you held? Its a dream come true. Total Fights Rnk Fighter Total. [94], Adesanya fought his would-be sixth consecutive title defense against Alex Pereira, who had two victories against him in kickboxing, on 12 November 2022 at UFC 281. [85] He lost the fight via unanimous decision, ending his featherweight reign. [49] The injury was later described as a micro-tear in his esophagus,[50] although the UFC later released a statement clarifying that Oliveira had no major injuries. [115][116] The couple separated in 2014 before divorcing in 2017. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. [76] Holloway won the fight via TKO at the end of fourth round by doctor stoppage. [97] Holloway dominated Kattar for all 5 rounds and won by unanimous decision, with two judges scoring the fight 5043 and one judge scoring it 5042 in his favor. [26], Holloway faced Dennis Bermudez on May 25, 2013, at UFC 160. He defeated Nase Foai by TKO in the quarterfinal and Dan Roberts by KO in the semifinal, before facing Jamie Eades in the finals. 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Kelvin Gastelum Was The Best UFC Fight Of 2019", "Midnight Mania! GMA is your source for useful news and inspiration on how to live your best life. In May 2010, Adesanya won the first fight of his seven-fight winning streak, defeating Tim Atonio by unanimous decision. He won his semifinal match against Zane Hopman by unanimous decision, and defended the cruiserweight crown with a unanimous decision win against Lance Bryant in the final. UFC 280 280. [43] Holloway won via unanimous decision. strikes landed: 445 (previous: 290)", "UFC Fight Island 7 Bonuses! Please check your email for a confirmation. I dont see why not. [72] The bout continued with Al Iaquinta as a last minute replacement for Holloway. for a championship fight. Knockdown Avg. [48] He won the fight via TKO in the first round after Oliveira suffered an apparent neck/shoulder injury while defending a takedown and was unable to continue. [50] He went on to amass an 80 record, fighting mostly in Oceanian and Chinese circuits. [81] After the bout, Adesanya's visible right-breast gynecomastia drummed up controversy due to possible PEDs use, though Adesanya claimed it was due to his usage of marijuana. [34] The win also earned Holloway his first Knockout of the Night bonus. 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[103], In February 2020, Adesanya came under fire for comments made at the UFC 248 pre-fight press conference, where he said he would make opponent Yoel Romero "crumble like the Twin Towers", referencing the September 11 attacks. When and why did you start training for fighting? [80] He lost the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision. [118], Adesanya endorsed a "yes" vote in the 2020 New Zealand cannabis referendum. That something better could be facing former featherweight champion Max Holloway (23-7 MMA, 19-7 UFC), who has beaten everyone in the division in the past nine years except current champ Alexander Volkanovski. [54] This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus. 3 Nate Diaz 2487. Pettis was also fined 20% of his purse, which went to Holloway and the bout proceeded at a catchweight. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. WebJerome Max Keli'i Holloway (born December 4, 1991) is an American professional mixed martial artist.He currently competes in the Featherweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2010, Holloway became the UFC Featherweight Champion when he defeated Jos Aldo on June 3, 2017, before defending the title three times. Win Oliveira vs Makhachev. [44] He fought Jason Wilnis for the Glory Middleweight championship at Glory 37: Los Angeles. 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On April 6, as he was due to weigh in, Holloway was pulled from the card by New York State Athletic Commission doctors due to the severity of his short-notice weight cut. [55] He won his next six fights, fighting almost exclusively with Wu Lin Feng in China. [11], Karlos Vemola was expected to face Chris Leben at this event. WebIsrael Mobolaji Odunayo Oluwafemi Temitayo Owolabi Adesanya (born 22 July 1989) is a New Zealand professional mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and former boxer with multiple championships in all three disciplines. [91], Adesanya faced Jared Cannonier on 2 July 2022, at UFC 276. Where We Stand: Featherweight Division | July 2022, How to Watch UFC 276: Adesanya vs Cannonier, Photo Gallery | Max Holloway Trains At The UFC Performance Institute For UFC 276, Max Holloway Expects The Performance Of A Lifetime. [55] He won via unanimous decision. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. [58] Adesanya won the one-sided fight via unanimous decision. [114], Holloway married his long-time girlfriend Kaimana Pa'aluhi in 2012, with whom he has one son, Rush Holloway. Holloway was expected to face Mirsad Bekti on August 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 49, replacing an injured Ernest Chavez. [13][14][15][16][17][excessive citations], Adesanya was born in Lagos, Nigeria, the eldest of five children. [44], Holloway faced Cub Swanson on April 18, 2015, at UFC on Fox 15. [57], Adesanya then faced Brad Tavares on 6 July 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale. [93] This win earn him the Crypto.com Fan Bonus of the Night first place award which paid in bitcoin of US$30,000. [113] Holloway lost the bout via unanimous decision in a one-sided contest. [12], Cody McKenzie was expected to face Leonard Garcia at this event. [86] He lost the fight via unanimous decision, with scores of 4946, 4945 and 4945, marking the first time he has been defeated in mixed martial arts. [98] During the last two minutes of the fifth round, Holloway landed a two-punch combo and proceeded to stare at the commentary team sitting cage-side and talk to them, while effortlessly dodging Kattar's strikes and yelling "I'm the best boxer in the UFC!" [114] His nickname "The Last Stylebender" is a reference to Avatar: The Last Airbender, an anime-influenced cartoon series. UFC Live (8/1/10) Oliveira submitted Darren Elkins via armbar at :41 of the first round. Knockdown Avg. [40] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. [116], In September 2020, he became the first mixed martial arts athlete to sign a sponsorship deal with Puma. In order, 808 Battleground, Destiny interim, Just Scrap.Ranks in any martial arts styles: Purple belt in jiu-jitsuFavorite grappling technique: Arm barFavorite Striking technique: flying knee. [89], A rematch between Adesanya and Robert Whittaker for the UFC Middleweight Championship took place on 12 February 2022 at UFC 271. [100], Adesanya re-entered the Super 8 tournament in May 2015, held at Horncastle Arena in Christchurch. [17], His early career was highlighted by a split decision win over former Strikeforce[18] and WEC veteran Harris Sarimento on March 12, 2011, earning himself the lightweight strap for the Hawaii-based X-1 promotion. [36] Adesanya afterwards made his Glory debut at Glory 15, when he faced Filip Verlinden. [52], Holloway faced Jeremy Stephens on December 12, 2015, at UFC 194. [51] With the win, Holloway became the youngest fighter in UFC history to get 10 wins. His father, Mark Holloway, who constantly abused his mother, left when Max was around 11 years old. Adesanya knocked his opponent out in the second round. The poster for UFC 155: dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2. I know the last fight wasnt ideal, but I thought when you put the nine-fight winning streak without the last one, that was more than worthy than either of what those guys have done at the minute. 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[38] However, Bektic pulled out of the bout in the week leading up to the event and was replaced by promotional newcomer Clay Collard. Learn more about Max Holloway's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. 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As of November 14, 2022, he is #1 in the UFC middleweight rankings, and #6 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. [12], Adesanya is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in mixed martial arts, both offensively and defensively. In kickboxing, he is a former Glory Middleweight Championship title challenger. As a mixed martial artist, he currently competes in the Middleweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former A bout between Erik Koch and Ricardo Lamas was expected to take place at this event. [59] This win earned him his second Performance of the Night award. Jesus Christ for leading the way for me, and my grandma Cynthia Kapoi. Shortest Avg. Jerome Max Keli'i Holloway[4][5] (born December 4, 1991) is an American professional mixed martial artist. 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[35], Holloway faced Andre Fili on April 26, 2014, at UFC 172. [9], Holloway was born on Honolulu, Hawaii, and raised in Waianae, an area known for fist fighting. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. Owns March 2011 win over Strikeforce, IFL, WFA vet Harris Sarmiento, veteran of 53 fights at the time. In the tournament final, he defeated Brian Minto by split decision. No. [115] Adesanya has the image of one of the show's main characters, Toph Beifong, tattooed on his forearm. Everything UFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev. [117] Holloway began dating Hawaiian surfer Alessa Quizon in early 2020 and they got engaged on November 18. [77] This win earned him the Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards. Holloway again served as a replacement and faced Akira Corassani on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 53, filling in for Chan Sung Jung. WebMax "Blessed" Holloway is an American professional mixed martial artist in the UFC featherweight division. The two had previously met in the final of the 2014 Cruiserweight tournament. [103][104], Holloway was scheduled to face Yair Rodrguez on July 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 26. UFC Fight Night (9/15/10) Oliveira submitted Efrain Escudero at 2:25 of the third round. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. People would ask me are you going to college and I would say no, Im gonna pursue my dream and fight. Most of them would give me a youre crazy face. [21] Holloway won via unanimous decision (3027, 3027, 3027). [66], Adesanya faced Kelvin Gastelum for the interim UFC Middleweight Championship on 13 April 2019, in the co-main event of UFC 236. 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It will be up to the UFC as to what they do. [69], The bout with Edgar was rescheduled and was expected to take place on March 3, 2018, at UFC 222. He currently competes in the Featherweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Wilnis won the fight by unanimous decision, although the result was considered controversial. WebWashington, D.C. news, weather, traffic and sports from FOX 5, serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. [112] The trilogy bout was rescheduled to occur at UFC 276 on July 2, 2022. Arnold Allen thought his resume warranted an interim title fight. Sig. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/ufc-284-arnold-allen-surprised-no-interim-title-shot-wants-max-holloway-next-mma-callout, except current champ Alexander Volkanovski, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time. [70], Adesanya then faced Robert Whittaker in a title unification bout on 6 October 2019, headlining UFC 243 for UFC Middleweight Championship. UFC featherweight champion, I held the 155 title for X-1 world events, its the biggest show on the island.Do you have any heroes? [39], Moving up in weight, Adesanya participated in the 2015 The Heavyweights III, as well. [63], While initially expected to serve as the co-main event, Adesanya faced former UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva on 10 February 2019, in the main event of UFC 234. 14fights back at lightweight (12-2) after eleven fights at featherweight (7-4). But instead, the promotion decided to go in a different direction by matching up Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett for an interim featherweight title fight at UFC 284 on Feb. 11 in Perth, Australia. [52], In December 2017, it was announced that Adesanya had signed a contract with the UFC. He returned to MMA in August 2015, when he won the fight against Song Kenan by TKO. I want to be the champion, so it would have been nice to be a part of that. [92] He won the bout via unanimous decision. He lost the fight via submission (mounted triangle armbar) in the first round. [25] Holloway won the close fight via split decision. Oct. 22, 2022. UFC on FOX (1/28/12) Oliveira submitted Eric Wisely via calf slicer at 1:43 of the first round. [73], Adesanya next faced three-time UFC title challenger Yoel Romero on 7 March 2020 UFC 248. [111] He highlighted his passion for dance in a choreographed walkout at UFC 243. [84], In his fourth title defense, Holloway faced Alexander Volkanovski on December 14, 2019, at UFC 245. [45] Holloway finished the fight with a mounted guillotine in the third round. After getting demolished by Max Holloway on a UFC on ABC special in January of 2021, Kattar responded with a defining moment against rising star Giga Chikadze this past January. WebWatch breaking news videos, viral videos and original video clips on CNN.com. Fight Time. [106][107], Holloway faced Yair Rodrguez on November 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 197. UFC 155: dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 29, 2012, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.