Most likely Conor McGregor (25%), no event announced yet. Next: Salahdine Parnasse (12%), Ilia Topuria (8%).
Updated (Dubai time) · Percentages are NextSmash model estimates, not facts or betting advice.
Likely opponents Model estimate
- Conor McGregor25%Both sides are publicly talking about a third fight. The star-power money fight.
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Parnasse's 'dream fight' callout after his debut KO. A rising contender just outside the top 5.
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A title-picture path, but it would be a rematch of Topuria's 2024 KO win.
Field / other: 55%. This covers everyone not listed above.
- Likely event
- Nothing booked. The McGregor talk points to 2027.
- Last fight
- Win vs Conor McGregor · KO/TKO R1 1:09 · UFC 329 · 11 Jul 2026
- Confidence
- Medium (High = officially booked · Medium = reported or a fighter's own claim · Low = model only)
- Last updated
- (Dubai time)
Max Holloway: frequently asked questions
When is Max Holloway's next fight?
No fight is officially booked as of 1 Oct 2026. Our outlook: Nothing booked. The McGregor talk points to 2027.
Who did Max Holloway fight last?
Max Holloway beat Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on 11 Jul 2026 (KO/TKO R1 1:09).
Who is Max Holloway likely to fight next?
NextSmash model estimate: Conor McGregor (25%), Salahdine Parnasse (12%), Ilia Topuria (8%). Updated 1 Oct 2026. These are estimates, not facts or betting advice.
What is Max Holloway's record?
27-9-0 (wins-losses-draws) in professional MMA, as listed on UFC.com (checked 1 Oct 2026).
Your pick
Other lightweight fighters
- Charles Oliveira #3 · next: Diego Lopes 70%
- Paddy Pimblett #5 · next: Quillan Salkilld 50%
- Arman Tsarukyan #2 · next: Justin Gaethje 40%
- Benoît Saint Denis #6 · next: Quillan Salkilld 15%
- Ilia Topuria #1 · next: Justin Gaethje 25%
More: Lightweight rankings and next fights · United States UFC fighters
Sources
- UFC.com athlete profile (record, rank) · 1 Oct 2026
- UFC.com rankings (Media Panel + Meta boards) · 1 Oct 2026
- Bloody Elbow: Holloway's options for his return · 21 Aug 2026
- The Guardian: McGregor wants 'Last Dance' vs Holloway · 28 Jul 2026
- MMA Fighting: Parnasse KOs Hooker, calls for Holloway · 5 Sep 2026
- ESPN fighter profile (country) · 1 Oct 2026
Percentages are NextSmash model estimates from the factors shown above (see methodology). They are not facts, and not betting advice. Records and ranks come from UFC.com; country from ESPN. Checked 1 Oct 2026.