Max Holloway, whose full name is Jerome Max Keli’i Holloway, was born on December 4, 1991, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. He is an American national of Native Hawaiian and Samoan descent. Holloway began his MMA training during his teenage years and quickly made a name for himself in the sport. He made his professional MMA debut in 2010 and, after a string of impressive performances, was signed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2012. Known for his striking skills, endurance, and fighting spirit, Holloway rapidly ascended the ranks of the featherweight division.