Max Holloway is the new undisputed UFC featherweight champion, and it’s safe to say he’s worked hard to earn that title.
The 25-year-old Hawaiian captured UFC gold Saturday night by defeating Jose Aldo in the main event of UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This was a title unification bout, as Holloway held the interim belt – which he won in December – and Aldo was the actual champ. The road to this fight with the Brazilian was a long one for Holloway since the Hawaiian had to go undefeated for more than three years and rack up 10 straight impressive victories before getting the shot at the belt.