Justin Gaethje vs Max Holloway — Fight recap

Max Holloway defeated Justin Gaethje by TKO in the fifth round at 4:59, claiming a dominant striking victory on April 13, 2024. Holloway landed 181 significant strikes at a 58% clip compared to Gaethje's 103 at 51%, controlling the striking exchanges throughout the bout.

The Hawaiian's body work proved particularly effective, connecting on 62 of 91 body strikes while Gaethje managed only 26 of 42, and Holloway's leg kicks landed at a 82% rate (57 of 69) versus Gaethje's 91% efficiency on 33 attempts. Neither fighter attempted takedowns or submissions, keeping the contest entirely on the feet where Holloway's volume and accuracy wore down the former interim champion.

The victory positions Holloway as a legitimate threat in the featherweight-to-lightweight mix while raising questions about Gaethje's path forward in a crowded lightweight division.