Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway

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Key Stats

Conor McGregorvsMax Holloway
15
Fights
33
10
Wins
24
5
Losses
9
8
Finishes
14
2
Title Wins
4
3
Title Fights
8
13:51
Control Time
29:45

Striking Stats

Conor McGregorvsMax Holloway
599
Sig. Strikes Landed
3,693
49.5%
Sig. Strike Acc.
48.2%
39.9
Sig. Str / Fight
111.9
13
Knockdowns
12
419
Head Strikes
2,389
102
Body Strikes
899
78
Leg Strikes
405

Grappling Stats

Conor McGregorvsMax Holloway
5
Takedowns Landed
8
55.6%
Takedown Acc.
53.3%
0.3
TD / Fight
0.2
1
Sub. Attempts
10
1
Reversals
0

Tale of the Tape

McGregorvsHolloway
38 yrs
Age
34 yrs
5' 9"
Height
5' 11"
155 lbs.
Weight
145 lbs.
74"
Reach
69"
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
1,105
ELO Rating
1,356
1,294
Peak ELO
1,386
66.7%
Win Rate
72.7%
80.0%
Finish Rate
58.3%
232
Days / Fight
162

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

McGregorvsHolloway
Inactive
Status
Active
0
Win Streak
1
7
Best Streak
13
LWLLL
Last 5 (old → new)
WLWLW

Win Methods

McGregorvsHolloway
8 (80.0%)
KO/TKO
12 (50.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Submission
2 (8.3%)
2 (20.0%)
Decision
10 (41.7%)

Fan Ratings

McGregorvsHolloway
8.2
Overall
8.1
9.5
Striking
9.3
6.7
Grappling
6.2
6.6
Wrestling
6.1
6.9
Cardio
9.2
8.8
Chin
9.3
8.8
Power
7.3
9.8
Excitement
9.2

Common Opponents (2)

McGregorvsHolloway
1W-2L
1W-2L
W1W
W2W
Who Wins?

Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway: Matchup Breakdown

Conor McGregor is 10-5 in the Welterweight division with a 66.7% win rate. Max Holloway is 24-9 at Lightweight, winning 72.7% of the time. Conor McGregor is listed as inactive. Max Holloway is listed as active.

They have met 2 times. The series is level at 1-1. Their most recent meeting was UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 on Jul 11, 2026, won by Max Holloway by KO/TKO in round 1.

Max Holloway holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,356 to 1,105. Career peaks are 1,294 for Conor McGregor and 1,386 for Max Holloway. Conor McGregor has 8 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 10 victories, an 80.0% finish rate. Max Holloway has 12 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins, finishing 58.3% of the time.

Conor McGregor stands 5' 9" with a reach of 74" and fights southpaw. Max Holloway is 5' 11" with a reach of 69", orthodox. That is a 5-inch reach advantage for Conor McGregor. Conor McGregor is 38, Max Holloway is 34.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Conor McGregor has landed 599 significant strikes at 49.5% accuracy with 5 takedowns and 13:51 of control time. Max Holloway has landed 3,693 at 48.2% with 8 takedowns and 29:45 of control.

Conor McGregor has 3 title fights (2 won) against 8 (4 won) for Max Holloway. They share 2 common opponents: Dustin Poirier, Jose Aldo.

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Have Conor McGregor and Max Holloway fought before?

Yes. Conor McGregor and Max Holloway have fought twice in the UFC (Conor McGregor 1, Max Holloway 1). Most recently, Max Holloway won by KO/TKO at UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 on July 11, 2026.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Conor McGregor or Max Holloway?

Max Holloway has more UFC wins: 24 to 10. Conor McGregor's UFC record is 10-5; Max Holloway's is 24-9.

KO/TKO wins: Conor McGregor 8, Max Holloway 12. Submission wins: Conor McGregor 0, Max Holloway 2.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Conor McGregor or Max Holloway?

Max Holloway is taller at 5'11", to Conor McGregor's 5'9" (2 inches). Conor McGregor has the longer reach: 74 inches to 69.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.