A professional since 2010, Holloway became the UFC Featherweight Champion when he defeated José Aldo on June 3, 2017, before defending the title three times. As of July 11, 2023, he is #1 in UFC featherweight rankings, and as of May 9, 2023, he is #12 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.