Justin Gaethje vs Max Holloway

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Key Stats

Justin GaethjevsMax Holloway
16
Fights
33
11
Wins
24
5
Losses
9
7
Finishes
14
1
Title Wins
4
2
Title Fights
8
13:17
Control Time
29:45

Striking Stats

Justin GaethjevsMax Holloway
1,271
Sig. Strikes Landed
3,693
57.6%
Sig. Strike Acc.
48.2%
79.4
Sig. Str / Fight
111.9
9
Knockdowns
12
841
Head Strikes
2,389
139
Body Strikes
899
291
Leg Strikes
405

Grappling Stats

Justin GaethjevsMax Holloway
4
Takedowns Landed
8
26.7%
Takedown Acc.
53.3%
0.3
TD / Fight
0.2
0
Sub. Attempts
10
0
Reversals
0

Tale of the Tape

GaethjevsHolloway
37 yrs
Age
34 yrs
5' 11"
Height
5' 11"
155 lbs.
Weight
145 lbs.
70"
Reach
69"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
1,227
ELO Rating
1,356
1,227
Peak ELO
1,386
68.8%
Win Rate
72.7%
63.6%
Finish Rate
58.3%
211
Days / Fight
162

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

Career Snapshot

GaethjevsHolloway
Active
Status
Active
3
Win Streak
1
4
Best Streak
13
WLWWW
Last 5 (old → new)
WLWLW

Win Methods

GaethjevsHolloway
7 (63.6%)
KO/TKO
12 (50.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Submission
2 (8.3%)
4 (36.4%)
Decision
10 (41.7%)

Fan Ratings

GaethjevsHolloway
8.4
Overall
8.1
8.8
Striking
9.3
6.9
Grappling
6.2
7.5
Wrestling
6.1
8.2
Cardio
9.2
8.7
Chin
9.3
9.1
Power
7.3
9.6
Excitement
9.2

Head-to-Head Record

Justin Gaethje0
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Max Holloway1

Common Opponents (3)

GaethjevsHolloway
Who Wins?

Justin Gaethje vs Max Holloway: Matchup Breakdown

Justin Gaethje is 11-5 in the Lightweight division with a 68.8% win rate. Max Holloway is 24-9 at Lightweight, winning 72.7% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Max Holloway leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill on Apr 13, 2024, won by Max Holloway by KO/TKO in round 5.

Max Holloway holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,356 to 1,227. Career peaks are 1,227 for Justin Gaethje and 1,386 for Max Holloway. Justin Gaethje has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 11 victories, a 63.6% finish rate. Max Holloway has 12 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins, finishing 58.3% of the time.

Justin Gaethje stands 5' 11" with a reach of 70" and fights orthodox. Max Holloway is 5' 11" with a reach of 69", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Justin Gaethje. Justin Gaethje is 37, Max Holloway is 34.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Justin Gaethje has landed 1,271 significant strikes at 57.6% accuracy with 4 takedowns and 13:17 of control time. Max Holloway has landed 3,693 at 48.2% with 8 takedowns and 29:45 of control.

Justin Gaethje has 2 title fights (1 won) against 8 (4 won) for Max Holloway. They share 3 common opponents: Ilia Topuria, Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira.

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Have Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway fought before?

Yes. Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway have fought once in the UFC. Max Holloway won by KO/TKO at UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill on April 13, 2024.

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

Who has more UFC wins, Justin Gaethje or Max Holloway?

Max Holloway has more UFC wins: 24 to 11. Justin Gaethje's UFC record is 11-5; Max Holloway's is 24-9.

KO/TKO wins: Justin Gaethje 7, Max Holloway 12. Submission wins: Justin Gaethje 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, Justin Gaethje or Max Holloway?

Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway are the same height: 5'11". Justin Gaethje has the longer reach: 70 inches to 69.

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