UFC Champion Max Holloway Breaks Down His Tattoos | GQ Sports

Hawaiian-native UFC champ Max Holloway has a full tribal chest tattoo which holds deeper meaning to him than you think.
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[@mmadigest]

"It is what it is" tattoo is next.

[@ozanbudak799]

And then it is.what It was

[@leesandford4403]

Grandmaster Jessie said max doesn’t know what it is?

[@liamalfred6136]

Sorry to be so off topic but does anybody know a way to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost my password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me!

[@omarinolan6718]

@Liam Alfred Instablaster =)

[@InkedupT-raw]

His tats are actually better than alot of the rappers that come on here!!!

[@batmunkhn6666]

Irisht-raw 94 cuz hes not a rapper 😂😂😂

[@charliezen9384]

UFC fighter. From Hawaii. Cheeee🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@EVO6-]

Why the actually? I'd expect a fighter to have more meaningful tattoos

[@ThirdCoastNative]

Irisht-raw 94 Fr

[@XanCakes1]

Hes a UFC champion

[@Emperor_23]

His Polynesian chest piece is really nice

[@elzxh2516]

TheAlmightyClipse Philippians aren’t Asian. They are part of North America buddy

[@elzxh2516]

AK Jay nope. Canada is mainly European. The Philippians have been a part of North America for 200 years. And if you try and refer to then as Asian it would make no sense, it would be like calling Americans Europeans or Africans instead of Americans you illogical prick

[@jayfrmshington6506]

Elzxh wait are you serious? Or trolling?

[@ruggatelloburstsace]

Elzxh ur an idiot

[@jayfrmshington6506]

Elzxh you are the dumbest person alive

[@MrStreakzHD]

Tony Ferguson the type of dude to Trademark the Wings on the Back.

[@theDavidChannel1]

Ben Henderson owns the patent.

[@mysticmac5555]

*TOUCHING THINGS* You're the type of dude who poses as a woman on the net.

[@MichaelMyerSick]

Stop touching me

[@Onlyhiphopbrendan]

lmfao im rollin.

[@TheBigKing0]

I didn’t know the wings were different. TIL

[@haarissultan4488]

@max kight i'm pretty sure Tony's are also different though

[@twrzenski]

Neither did i. I thought they were just a bad tat when i first saw them

[@RandomGuyVid]

Exactly

[@hulkman245]

Its pretty obvious

[@RandomGuyVid]

@@hulkman245 when you rarely see his back expect for mid range shots in the cage its kind of difficult

[@justinothedominicandragon940]

GQ PLEASE DO MORE FIGHTERS. RETIRED AND NEW/OLDER HUMBLE DUDES. YOUR VIEWS WILL SKY ROCKET! ( not only mma guys!, maybe some kick boxers aswell! the fight community seems to like the idea♡) 🙏🏽 Thanks for the likes combat fans. Os!

[@beattheovenludwigvan]

not those skr skrt rappers

[@justinothedominicandragon940]

@@beattheovenludwigvan exactly!

[@abidalikhan2082]

Get some red panties night lmao

[@goldproductionsofficial9949]

Justino Alexander “you are views will sky rocket”

[@justinothedominicandragon940]

@@goldproductionsofficial9949 god damm auto correct!! LOL everytime, thx g.

[@unknownidk8147]

the love he has for his son is the sweetest thing. proper father son relationship!!

[@briansegura7219]

I never knew it was a Angel an gargoyle wing thought it was 2 angle wing 😧 so now I can tell the Difference Between Halloway an Ferguson Back Tat

[@gggallin8279]

Ferguson just got two angel wings on his back and they look kinda like they are made out of metal or Stone or sum like that

[@miroe1975]

Ferguson has a cross in between his wings tho

[@briansegura7219]

Yeah it has the Cross but I thought that was the only difference, An the Feathers on Tony's back are more Bigger an more Spread out then Max's Wings

[@williambison9772]

benson Henderson

[@tarikduncan1644]

*Angal

[@DSD-bi7xm]

TEAM BLESSED LETS GOOOOO

[@wassgoodyee5710]

BlessedEra let's go 🙌🙌🙌

[@mexicanguy2323]

Never forget how u effortlessly slipped 5 of katters punches while not even looking 🥶😤

[@Rvainlefty]

He really shoulda been talking to the commentators while doing that😂😂 literally screaming “I’m THE BEST BOXER IN UFC BABYY”

[@taskmaster65]

It's funny hearing Max talk about how much tattoos hurt. Dude is a straight up savage!

[@addkid6209]

Max is a really good person, father, and fighter just a class act all around

[@XxOmegaslayerxX]

“You ever been blessed?” No? Boom lmao

[@martialmusicman]

How can you not love both of these guys fighting tonight? They are both humble, they have gentle souls but tough minds and fierce spirits and have overcome a lot. Having the fighters do the tattoo tour was a great idea and makes me want to watch it more in the future.

[@jscriber100]

Gotta love these humble people that can still end your life with a single headkick.

[@ytmagii]

THE BEST STAY BLESSSED... Blessed era baby and still #ufc231

[@sogf7940]

It ended it now #ufc245 #ufc251 #VolkanovskiReign

[@ytmagii]

soldier of god cap trilogy time 🥳

[@SaltySalmon55]

@@ytmagii Volk is 2-0 baby. 8/10 rounds easy.

[@junaidmohammad5664]

Max is two for two in the curse department now.... First that Drake picture, now GQ. Honestly I can't decide who to root for man both em them too likeable. Just hope it'll be an amazing fight!

[@altair123lol6]

Maybe 2 curses take out eachother, nollifying.

[@randy3602]

didn't kenny say he's got Ortega that curse trumps them all.

[@tcsprynce5748]

randy3602 that curse needs to be nerfed

[@liamdugdale]

randy3602 He picked max by 4th rd tko i think

[@randy3602]

liam dug well shit it’s gonna be sad to not see max as champ anymore lol hopefully the curse is off this week

[@u2bgeye679]

"What's this tattoo on your arm?" "It is what it is." "No further questions".

[@hogga1994]

Blessed ! Lets go champ

[@skeptical6666]

Great tattoo-art, Tony!

[@raynenn6094]

LETS GOOOO HAWAII REP Max "Blessed" HOLLOWAY

[@mayc2074]

I love how you guys have fighters on here!! More please!!

[@urcutejeans-]

that gold chain with the cross is SO fresh

[@ESB234]

Is it? Cool thanks for letting us know

[@urcutejeans-]

Sean Bolger oh, yo! you’re so very welcome 😁 thanks for taking the time to leave me such an exquisite, purposeful response lmao

[@urcutejeans-]

Notso fun you right, it might be 🤔😂

[@urcutejeans-]

Jordan D no, i was being serious. or was i?... guess we’ll never know 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@RM-cv5xu]

@@urcutejeans- Well aside from the typical sarcastic bullshit comments I think I'll be the only real one here and say you're beautiful 💜

[@realtalk682]

Max explains his tattoos and people put thumbs down. Are you serious you dogs!!!! Go Max!!!!

[@alexanderthegreat8279]

His tattoos are dope

[@6779stavros]

He's so much like Rob Schneider in 50 first dates

[@distone2480]

Brew Μπελας nah Rob Schneider is like them. Actually Rob was a white guy acting Hawaiian. Most of them may be mixed due to the whites immigrating but they are usually Micronesian or Hawaiian.

[@distone2480]

Brew Μπελας and they have hoods, so they’re is a lot of bad shit that can happen to you over there. Lots of car jacking and robbery, and you can get car jacked. They have hoods just as bad as the US. Believe it or not. And most of them live like the Rob Schneider over there. They have poor poor people. The other side is very rich

[@youngwalker3250]

Just watched that an hour ago 😂

[@side024]

@@distone2480 hes a quarter Filipino

[@Kaneala_808]

Dis Tone don’t ever say mostly Micronesian lol that’s disrespectful as fuck

[@laurengarcia3838]

Love this guy!

[@Noodie1986ify]

Blessed is so cool man. Good luck this weekend champ 👊👊

[@SirTheOnlyPixel]

It is what it is.

[@dank2whiteforchainz128]

Just watched him fight in Toronto. Guy is the best brawler I've ever seen. So much respect for this dude

[@jeovannysandoval593]

" I heard you get points on your SAT if you put your name, so I wanted to make sure I didnt misspell it " LMFAOOOOOOO

[@jeovannysandoval593]

@Mic Wop believe it or not, I am well aware and I can comment it because I found it funny

[@QuoteGawd]

He’s so humble man. Dope. Go Holloway

[@bobbysayer5801]

Holloway's tattoos are amazing.

[@THAxViLLAiN]

I like the concept for the wings tatts and the chest piece

[@remycris2108]

Lets go max much love brudda!!

[@ogboodirty3156]

Blessed

[@4evah21]

glad to see rob Snider is finally doing something *GOOD* with his self

[@aviragoobeer9278]

Tony Ferguson watching this video saying his tattoos are better

[@bonesjones3915]

Mad respect for Max, He's my favourite fighter after Ferguson right now. Really want him to get the W but Ortega is gonna be a hard match up. 😥

[@charitkondepati8652]

Well well well

[@adamashton3598]

Man, Max is such a dope, down to earth guy

[@n1ghtje]

Cant wait for the fight

[@randyluthuli5294]

Oh he's blessed!🙌🏾

[@Charlie-Jitsu]

Hawaiian warrior Champion 🔥🤘#teamholloway

[@swbyrd]

Holloway is a cool dude. I enjoy watching him fight.

[@diskokulan4206]

Congratulations on your win #BlessedEra

[@bradamusabii2702]

Yessah Max representin hawaii✊

[@Jake2Flyy]

yessahh hawaiian represent Hawai'i

[@Sergskiii]

Dem Island boys 🦈

[@jurrgames309]

Max is a cool down to earth guy

[@brandondailey8903]

To be the best you have beat the best and the best is blessed. Blessed Era.

[@Hartley328]

his speech is perfectly fine on this just think that the added pressure of public events and tv appearances add to his fast paced and sometimes mumbly like speech and then everyone assumes hes got major brain damage.

[@samuelvelazquez8834]

callum james either way I really hope he moves up to lightweight after this fight, that weight cut can’t be healthy

[@LeonardoDiCasanova]

We're just worried. It's not a reach to think a pro fighter has brain damage

[@Hartley328]

Samuel Velazquez didn’t look to bad with the latest weight cut, but yeah would be ideal after the next one maybe.

[@Hartley328]

Lennard I know I do worry for max great fighter just a load go to the extreme after hearing his slip up on a word or two “he’s finished, dudes brain is mush”

[@samuelancer6649]

@@Hartley328 yeah dude people be acting like arm chair neuroscientists. Truth is we won't know until he steps in the cage

[@nocaparoni4502]

BLESSED ERA BABY LETS GET THIS W LETS GO !!!!!!

[@reisshd1628]

What a legend man and a nice guy 💪🏿

[@jinsakai404]

Who's here after he dismantled Gaethje

[@cupcakeenjoyer8425]

That ko was scary

[@JoeH679]

Good advice at the end. If you're getting a tattoo it's gonna be worth waiting for and worth paying for.

[@raghuedanz]

Max "I'm the best boxer in the UFC " Holloway

[@RG_07]

Blessed Holloway is the man! Low key one of the greatest fighters to ever do it. Just look at his resume

[@Deusstheuriyy]

WHO'S HERE AFTER THE FIGHT. #ANDSTILL

[@Pwnziillaaaa]

Reporter: Max describe your tattoo in 5 words' Max: IT IS WHAT IT IS

[@CompaRed777]

People they probably somehow tranferred some videos from the regular GQ channel to GQ sports channel thats why all comments were lost.

[@houstonbrice12]

Maxy baby!!!

[@lekwolokh1633]

He’s got good taste. He’s one of the few in the ufc or even the spotlight with nice tatts. Him and tj dillashaw have the best tatts so far

[@moneytrees3109]

Max has the best tattoos in the UFC hands down.

[@knownwolf4212]

Right on, just believe whatever you like. Rajah

[@Brandon_W38]

The UFC's Featherweight king right there.

[@Aungley]

Y’all better not pull a Cody Garbrandt on my boy

[@Aungley]

cunt buster Nah, I like him and I’ll still like him regardless of the result tomorrow 👌

[@phenomenalth5675]

He lost...

[@cheymilion3168]

@Zeus Welll he lost.

[@juancurt2326]

I really admire this guy

[@4subswithnovideos462]

1:06 thanos

[@YaGurlshanaenae]

Yes

[@iTzNoXy96]

Perfectly balanced, as all things should be

[@jaydandy1917]

Maxie Baby!

[@mattyicicles1608]

Jay Dandy The Blessed Express !

[@joerotter2873]

Just slip a sable under the tree, for me

[@mattyicicles1608]

Greatest fight in UFC history. THE BEST IS STILL BLESSED.

[@jaydandy1917]

m77yice killem blesssssssssed, Melted him

[@crow-vz5lx]

I need more tattoos myself

[@HoboSammiches]

We’re in the Blessed Era, remember this guy

[@VaqueroVegano]

“I leave no turn unstoned..”

[@Spinnablock]

Max Blessed Holloway .. beast

[@armouredpoop3760]

Blessed tattoos

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Max seems like a cool guy to go with on a fishing trip.

[@md.fazlarabbichowdhury4564]

Max's torse tattoo is very good tbh

[@dot2742]

"The chest one is close to me" Missed chance to say "this one is close to my heart"

[@Jhay2faded]

His tats are clean💯

[@illumunatishit6771]

Blessed!

[@jarmel3745]

The best is Blessed !

[@Flockofstarlings]

The wings on his back are sick

[@alohaxo845]

Guys, he doesn’t have brain damage. It’s called Hawaiian Pigeon, it’s how us locals talk in Hawaii...

[@domingogonzales3101]

Let’s go blessed era!

[@iamfeejerz7705]

Not my favorite tattoos in this series thing but by far the best artwork imo 👌🏼👍🏼

[@sojuoppa4380]

Y’all held on to this for four months wow

[@matthewrables]

Go get 'em Max!

[@mikemathis5579]

The Bless Express Baby!!!

[@TheNickJonathan]

Blessed era

[@charlenecottle]

Bless. Bless. Bless.

[@danielsalar-arefi8613]

All of his tats are dope

[@user-kh2kz8hf9t]

What is song!!!!???

[@hardeepjohal6693]

Isreal the last stylebender next please

[@bbking2179]

congregation 13 win!!!

[@CarterCraft]

This dude is gonna shock the world this weekend. Watch what i say

[@upthechels6246]

He's Faviourute to win 😂

[@CarterCraft]

@@upthechels6246 and he is going to after 4 rounds of a nonstop strike fest

[@fernanditonh5994]

Carter Craft he's the Champ though

[@nodo7575]

Tom Brown if he pulls guard on Ortega and submits him from his back will you be shocked? 🤣

[@tiramisu1p4pgoat6]

How is he going to shock the world when everyone expects him to win, he's already the champ, he's on a 12 fight win streak and is the favorite in the odds?? The only way he could shock the world is if he took a shit in the middle of the octagon...

[@imvelocity_plays5566]

Hawaii stand up ☝🏽💯

[@grant8171]

YEAH MAX

[@DropDeadDream]

Maxxxxxx. Ayeeeee

[@alisaifkhan1522]

The best is blessed baby

[@stephenleskow7959]

Max is a beast!!!

[@chinmaygupta4698]

The freshman is here to play!!