![]() ![]() However, it was announced on February 3, 2018, that Holloway had been forced to pull out of the bout due to a leg injury. The bout with Edgar was rescheduled and was expected to take place on March 3, 2018, at UFC 222. Holloway won the fight via TKO in the third round and retained the UFC Featherweight belt. Holloway was expected to face Frankie Edgar on December 2, 2017, at UFC 218 however, on November 8, 2017, Edgar withdrew from the card due to injury and was replaced by José Aldo. On October 4, 2017, Holloway revealed that he had signed a new multi-fight deal with UFC. After facing some early adversity, Holloway defeated Aldo via TKO in the third round and earned his first Fight of the Night bonus award for the bout. Holloway faced the featherweight champion José Aldo in a title unification bout on June 3, 2017, at UFC 212. Holloway won the fight via TKO in the third round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus. Pettis was also fined 20% of his purse, which went to Holloway and the bout proceeded at a catchweight. ![]() As a result, in case Pettis were to win the fight with Holloway, he would be ineligible for the UFC championship. At the weigh-ins, Pettis came in at 148 lbs., three pounds over the featherweight limit of 145 lbs. Holloway faced Anthony Pettis for the interim UFC Featherweight Championship on December 10, 2016, at UFC 206. Holloway faced Ricardo Lamas on June 4, 2016, at UFC 199. Holloway won the fight via unanimous decision. Holloway faced Jeremy Stephens on December 12, 2015, at UFC 194. With the win, Holloway became the youngest fighter in UFC history to get 10 wins. The injury was later described as a micro-tear in his esophagus, although the UFC later released a statement clarifying that Oliveira had no major injuries. 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. Holloway faced Charles Oliveira on August 23, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 74. The win also earned Holloway his second Performance of the Night bonus award. Holloway finished the fight with a mounted guillotine in the third round. Holloway faced Cub Swanson on April 18, 2015, at UFC on Fox 15. ![]() Holloway faced Cole Miller on February 15, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 60. The win earned Holloway his first Performance of the Night bonus award. He won the fight via knockout in the first round. 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. Holloway won the fight via TKO in the third round. However, Bektic pulled out of the bout in the week leading up to the event and was replaced by promotional newcomer Clay Collard. Holloway was expected to face Mirsad Bektić on August 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 49, replacing an injured Ernest Chavez. He won the back-and-forth fight after submitting Fili in the third round. Holloway faced Andre Fili on April 26, 2014, at UFC 172. The win also earned Holloway his first Knockout of the Night bonus. Holloway won the fight via TKO in the second round. Holloway faced promotional newcomer Will Chope on January 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 34. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Holloway faced Conor McGregor on August 17, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 26. 11 out of 11 media members scored the fight in favor of Holloway. He lost the fight controversially via split decision. Holloway faced Dennis Bermudez on May 25, 2013, at UFC 160. Holloway won the close fight via split decision. Holloway fought Leonard Garcia on December 29, 2012, at UFC 155, replacing an injured Cody McKenzie. Holloway defeated Justin Lawrence, on August 11, 2012, at UFC 150. In his second fight, Holloway faced Pat Schilling on June 1, 2012, at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale. He lost the fight via submission (mounted triangle armbar) in the first round. Holloway was the youngest fighter on the UFC roster when he made his promotional debut as an injury replacement for Ricardo Lamas at UFC 143 on February 4, 2012, against Dustin Poirier. His early career was highlighted by a split decision win over former Strikeforce and WEC veteran Harris Sarimento on March 12, 2011, earning himself the lightweight strap for the Hawaii-based X-1 promotion. 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. Mixed martial arts career Early MMA careerĪt the age of 19, Holloway had amassed a record of 4–0. ![]()
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