At UFC 269, Dustin Poirier will compete for the undisputed UFC lightweight championship. Two years ago at UFC 236, it was the interim lightweight title he was vying for in …read more
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If you’re in need of one more thing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, re-watch the UFC Vegas 42 main event between Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez.
The two featherweights put …read more
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Dustin Poirier became interim lightweight champion with his victory over then-featherweight champ Max Holloway at UFC 236 in 2019. Poirier looks to become an undisputed lightweight champion when he faces …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski has sided with former two-division champion Conor McGregor on the ‘best boxer in the UFC’ debate.
The root of discussion was Max Holloway’s claim that he …read more
Source:: MMANews
UFC bantamweight star Sean O’Malley thinks that Max Holloway and Petr Yan top the list of the best MMA boxers in the UFC today.
O’Malley knows a thing or two about …read more
Source:: MMANews
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is taking shots at Max Holloway over allegedly prolonging a trilogy between them.
Volkanovski paid close attention to Holloway’s most recent win over Yair Rodriguez at …read more
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Was the Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez fight from this past Saturday actually better than Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler’s battle at UFC 268? That question will be answered this …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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Alexander Volkanovski always knew in the back of his mind that he’d one day have to meet Max Holloway in …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
On back-to-back weeks, we were treated with two incredible Fight of the Year candidates.
Michael Chandler and Justin Gaethje put on an incredible fight at UFC 268 in New York, followed …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski suggested that Max Holloway might be “scared” of a trilogy fight against him. Volkanovski fought Holloway on Fight Island last year in a rematch and …read more
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Max Holloway continues to shine as one of the best featherweights on the planet.
The former UFC featherweight champion put on another high-volume striking clinic at UFC Fight Night 197 against …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is baffled by Max Holloway not pushing for a trilogy bout against him.
Since losing to Volkanovski (23-1 MMA, 10-0 UFC) for a second consecutive time …read more
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Max Holloway calls himself the best boxer in the UFC, but Teddy Atlas thinks he’s the best striker overall in mixed martial arts.
Holloway (23-6 MMA, 19-6 UFC) continued to shatter records …read more
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Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez trade strikes at UFC Vegas 42. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Max Holloway has nothing but praises for …read more
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UFC featherweight contender Yair Rodriguez responded following the praise from Max Holloway, saying “you are truly an inspiration for me.” Rodriguez met Holloway in the main event of this past …read more
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UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski has warned Max Holloway that he’ll move on to other contenders if he continues to play “bullshit games.”
Since suffering consecutive losses at the hands of …read more
Source:: MMANews
UFC featherweight contenders Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez have spoken out on social media just days after their battle at UFC Vegas 42.
Holloway earned the unanimous decision win over Rodriguez …read more
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Alexander Volkanovski doesn’t know how much longer Max Holloway’s chin will last. Holloway has never been knocked out or knocked down in his UFC career and he is known for …read more
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A lot of people were expecting Max Holloway to blow out Yair Rodriguez at UFC Vegas 42, but instead what …read more
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Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Fans hoping to see Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez back in action soon have …read more
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UFC 251: Alex Volkanovski v Max Holloway | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
The UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski doesn’t think Max Holloway will last …read more
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Max Holloway praised Yair Rodriguez following war at UFC Vegas 42, saying that he’s “looking forward to your championship reign one day.” Holloway and Rodriguez went toe-to-toe for five rounds …read more
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UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski has suggested top contender Max Holloway is sustaining too much damage to maintain a strong chin.
Holloway secured his second victory of 2021 this past weekend …read more
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Blocking shots with your face does not count as defense, according to the current champ. Max Holloway continued his dominance …read more
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Max Holloway hit a new benchmark at UFC Vegas 42 against Yair Rodriguez when he became the first fighter in …read more
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Chael Sonnen roasted Conor McGregor for weird TV staredown with Max Holloway. Conor McGregor has a …read more
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Yair Rodriguez went five rounds with Max Holloway and his foot it paying for it.
The fighter shared a nasty photo of his blown-up foot shortly after the conclusion of …read more
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Conor McGregor has deleted a tweet of him staring down Max Holloway as he was about to fight Yair Rodriguez at UFC Vegas 42 on Saturday.
For months now, McGregor and …read more
Source:: MMANews
In the main event of UFC Vegas 42, top-three featherweights collided as Max Holloway took on Yair Rodriguez in a highly-anticipated fight. Holloway entered the fight coming off a five-round …read more
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Max Holloway defeated Yair Rodriguez at UFC Vegas 42 | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Who is next for Max Holloway and five more questions …read more
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Chris Rini, MMA Squared, Dana White, Max Holloway, Justin Gaethje | Chris Rini
Holloway vs Rodriguez was better than Gaethje vs Chandler. I’ve learned this …read more
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Yair Rodriguez after his UFC Vegas 42 loss to Max Holloway. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
All the best, most interesting, and unquestionably cool …read more
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Yair Rodriguez far exceeded UFC president Dana White’s expectations in his loss to Max Holloway at UFC Fight Night 197.
Rodriguez (13-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) suffered a unanimous decision loss to …read more
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Yair Rodriguez during his fight with Max Holloway at UFC Vegas 42. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
That foot is a balloon. …read more
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(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Max Holloway after UFC Fight Night 197 win?)
Yair Rodriguez returned to the octagon from a two-year layoff on Saturday and pushed Max …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Yair Rodriguez after UFC Fight Night 197 loss?)
Max Holloway proved once again why he’s one of the best in the fight game …read more
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Max Holloway added to his run of historic performances Saturday when he defeated Yair Rodriguez in the UFC Fight Night 197 main event.
Holloway (23-6 MMA, 19-6 UFC) was clinical over …read more
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Take a look at how swollen Yair Rodriguez’s foot ended up after 25 minutes of kicking Max Holloway in the …read more
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UFC featherweight Sean Woodson called himself and Max Holloway the UFC’s two best boxers following their big wins at UFC Vegas 42. Woodson finished Collin Anglin in the first round …read more
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It’s rare for a fighter to earn a third opportunity against an opponent after two prior losses, but Max Holloway …read more
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UFC featherweight contender Yair Rodriguez showed off his right foot that was an absolute mess following his fight with Max Holloway. Rodriguez and Holloway went toe-to-toe in the main event …read more
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Yair Rodriguez was still smiling after going 25 minutes with former featherweight champion Max Holloway in a “Fight of the …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 197 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $160,500.
The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway listed three potential rematches for his next fight after picking up a win at UFC Vegas 42. Holloway defeated Yair Rodriguez via unanimous decision …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Former featherweight champion Max Holloway has lost twice to the man that took his belt and current titleholder Alexander Volkanovski. Both fights went the distance and the second ended …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen was not impressed with Max Holloway’s performance against Yair Rodriguez. Holloway (23-6 MMA), the UFC’s former featherweight champion, was returning to action on Saturday …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Max Holloway decided to troll Conor McGregor in the immediate aftermath of his impressive UFC Vegas 42 victory over Yair Rodriguez. Holloway (23-6 MMA) was returning to action today for …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Yair Rodriguez returned from a two-year hiatus to face former featherweight champion Max Holloway in today’s UFC Vegas 42 main event. Rodriguez (13-3 MMA) had most previously competed in October …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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Zane Simon & Eddie Mercado are here to breakdown this Saturday’s, November 13th, ‘UFC Vegas 42: Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez’ Fight …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Dana White isn’t exactly sure what will come next for UFC Vegas 42 winner Max Holloway, but it won’t be a rematch with Conor McGregor. Holloway returned to action in …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Former featherweight champion Max Holloway squared off with perennial contender Yair Rodriguez in today’s UFC Vegas 42 main event. Holloway (23-6 MMA) was returning to action for the first time …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
After two years away from the cage, Yair Rodriguez turned in one of his best performances to date, despite ending up on the wrong end of the judges’ scorecards.
In the …read more
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Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez put on a classic in the featherweight main event of UFC Vegas 42. Where …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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Conor McGregor was out in full force for Max Holloway’s main event clash with Yair Rodriguez …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway may have just propelled himself into a third title fight with Alexander Volkanovski.
After his Fight of the Night war with Yair Rodriguez (13-3 MMA, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
After defeating Yair Rodriguez, a trilogy fight was far from the only thing on Max Holloway’s mind. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Neither Max Holloway nor Yair Rodriguez was able to attend the UFC Fight Night 197 post-fight press conference due to damage absorbed in their headlining bout, but that didn’t prevent …read more
Source:: Sherdog
It was a bout that could be a Fight of the Year contender. Both former champion, Max Holloway and returning veteran, Yair Rodriguez fought their hearts out in a five-round …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Conor McGregor obviously tuned in to watch his former opponent Max Holloway take on Yair Rodriguez in today’s UFC Vegas 42 main event. McGregor (22-6 MMA) and Holloway ( MMA) …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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The featherweight headliner between Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez won “Fight of the Night” at UFC Vegas 42, but many …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Dana White isn’t rushing into Max Holloway’s next move after UFC Fight Night 197 main event, but all signs point to a trilogy with Alexander Volkanovski.
After Holloway (23-6 MMA, 19-6 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The UFC Vegas 42 bonuses have been released.
The event took place in Las Vegas, Nevada at the UFC Apex facility. Headlining the card was a clash between Max Holloway and …read more
Source:: MMANews
We were promised one heck of a main event and the UFC Vegas 42 fight between Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez lived up to that promise.
The first round was …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, including to the main event fighters.
After UFC Fight Night 197, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The UFC Fight Night 197 main event met the lofty expectations that preceded it, and both Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez received some extra financial compensation as a result. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Former featherweight champion and top contender Max Holloway defeated Yair Rodriguez by unanimous decision in the UFC Vegas 42 main event on Saturday.
Rodriguez entered the bout ranked No. 3 in …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
The Octagon returned to Nevada for today’s UFC Vegas 42 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez. The main event proved to be a thrilling …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez used MMA technique in the book in a five-round display of high-level action in the …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Max Holloway had a battle on his hands in the UFC Vegas 42 main event but the former featherweight champion …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Reigning UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski clearly tuned in to watch his former opponent Max Holloway square off with Yair Rodriguez today in Las Vegas. Holloway (23-6 MMA) was returning …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Max Holloway once again proved his ability to excel in high-volume contests.
The UFC Fight Night 197 bout between Holloway (23-6 MMA, 19-6 UFC) and Yair Rodriguez delivered an incredible fight …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Max Holloway wins a decision over Yair Rodriguez in scrappy main event at UFC Vegas 42 | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
On the UFC …read more
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Today’s UFC Vegas 42 event was headlined by a key featherweight fight featuring former champ Max Holloway taking on Yair Rodriguez. Holloway (23-6 MMA) was returning to action for the …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Max Holloway defeated Yair Rodriguez at UFC Vegas 42. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Max Holloway defeated Yair Rodriguez at UFC Vegas 42. On …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Max Holloway put on another memorable performance Saturday when he beat Yair Rodriguez in the UFC Fight Night 197 main event.
Holloway (23-6 MMA, 19-6 UFC), a former longtime UFC champ, …read more
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Watch Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez full fight video highlights from UFC Vegas 42’s main event, courtesy of the UFC.
UFC …read more
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Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway scored another main event victory earlier tonight (Sat., Nov. 13, 2021) at UFC Vegas …read more
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This is the UFC Vegas 42 live blog for Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez, the featherweight main event for Saturday’s …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Conor McGregor decided to take aim at Max Holloway prior to today’s UFC Vegas 42 main event fight with Yair Rodriguez. Holloway (22-6 MMA) is set to return to action …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
UFC featherweight contender Max Holloway has advised fans that if they want to get their friends and family into MMA, they should make them tune in to his main event …read more
Source:: MMANews
Conor McGregor does not agree with the notion Max Holloway is the best boxer in the UFC.
Just hours before Holloway (22-6 MMA, 18-6 UFC) is set to take the octagon …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
[MMA NEWS ARCHIVES]
The following is a story from five years ago featuring one half of tonight’s UFC Vegas 42 main event, Max Holloway, prior to “Blessed” claiming the featherweight crown. …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Just hours from Max Holloway’s main event fight with Yair Rodriguez on Saturday, Conor McGregor took the opportunity to fire a …read more
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight strikers Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez will clash TONIGHT (Sat., Nov. 13, …read more
Source:: MMAMania
The UFC Vegas 42 post-fight press conference will be live once the action concludes.
In the headliner, Max Holloway and Yair Rodríguez will collide in a featherweight clash. UFC Vegas 42’s …read more
Source:: MMANews
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This past weekend, the UFC’s second PPV in a row went down and it’s safe to say that UFC 268 …read more
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Former UFC featherweight champ Max Holloway faces Yair Rodriguez at UFC Vegas 42 | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Can Max Holloway sustain his incredible …read more
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Taekwondo black belt, Yair Rodriguez, will throw down opposite former Featherweight champ, Max Holloway, this Saturday …read more
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[MMA NEWS ARCHIVES]
Earlier this week, Max Holloway mentioned that he might face Khabib Nurmagomedov’s protégé, Islam Makhachev, down the line. Three years ago, he almost faced Khabib himself. Here’s a …read more
Source:: MMANews
The Octagon returns to Nevada for today’s UFC Vegas 42 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez. Holloway (22-6 MMA) is returning to action for …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Max Holloway needed to make a statement, and he did that and then some at UFC on ABC 1.
In …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Yair Rodriguez is keeping an open mind heading into to his UFC Vegas 41 main event opposite Max Holloway.
Rodriguez will be facing the former featherweight champion in his first fight …read more
Source:: MMANews
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Max Holloway enters his second fight of 2021 as a massive favorite against a high-level featherweight.
Holloway faced the returning Yair …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC featherweight contender Max Holloway is ready to use Yair Rodriguez as the “perfect victim” after going through three fight camps ahead of their clash this weekend.
Holloway will be making …read more
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Holloway
vs.
Rodriguez
de Lima
vs.
Rothwell
Letson
vs.
Spencer
Baeza
vs.
Williams
Arce
vs.
Yadong
MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
2021: 190-104
Holloway
(88%)
Rothwell
(72%)
Spencer
(86%)
Baeza
(51%)
Yadong
(81%)
John Morgan
@MMAjunkieJohn
2021: 194-100
Holloway
Rothwell
Spencer
Baeza
Yadong
Simon Samano
@SJSamano
2021: 188-106
Holloway
Rothwell
Spencer
Baeza
Yadong
Mike Bohn
@MikeBohnMMA
2021: 184-110
2014 Champion
Holloway
Rothwell
Spencer
Baeza
Yadong
Dan Tom
@DanTomMMA
2021: 182-112
2020 Champion
Holloway
Rothwell
Spencer
Baeza
Arce
Nolan King
@mma_kings
2021: 182-112
Holloway
Rothwell
Spencer
Baeza
Yadong
Matt Erickson
@MMAjunkieMatt
2021: 181-113
Holloway
de Lima
Spencer
Williams
Yadong
Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
2021: 177-117
Holloway
Rothwell
Spencer
Baeza
Yadong
Ken Hathaway
@kenshathaway
2021: 177-117
2018 Champion
Holloway
Rothwell
Spencer
Baeza
Yadong
George Garcia
@MMAjunkieGeorge
2021: …read more
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LAS VEGAS – All the pre-fight activities are in the books for UFC Fight Night 197 following Friday’s official weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs.
In the main event, Max Holloway (22-6 MMA, …read more
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LAS VEGAS – Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez had their first and only faceoff ahead of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 197 main event.
After successfully making weight for the matchup at …read more
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Former UFC Featherweight champion Max Holloway will look to punch his way back into another title fight when he faces …read more
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Max Holloway | Chris Unger, Zuffa LLC
Featherweight contenders Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez are set for Saturday.
Holloway and Rodriguez both successfully hit the featherweight …read more
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Featherweight contenders Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez have both made weight ahead of Saturday’s clash in Las Vegas. …read more
Source:: ESPN