Max Holloway and Robert Whittaker posed together for a UFC photo shoot, with Holloway publicly questioning why Whittaker had not been given custom fight shorts. Holloway called on the UFC to provide his fellow fighter with the personalized gear.
Max Holloway used a recent UFC photo shoot to shine a light on what he sees as an oversight by the promotion, publicly calling out the organization for failing to provide Robert Whittaker with custom fight shorts.
The two fighters appeared together for the shoot, and Holloway — never shy about speaking his mind — took the opportunity to advocate on Whittaker's behalf, urging the UFC to equip his fellow veteran with personalized gear.
Holloway, 34, is one of the most prominent names on the current UFC roster. The Hawaiian standout fights out of Gracie Technics and holds a 27-9 record, currently ranked fourth in the lightweight division and ninth pound-for-pound. Known for relentless output, he lands 7.2 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy, numbers that have made him a fan favorite throughout his career.
Whittaker, 35, is no less decorated. The Australian middleweight, who fights out of PMA Super Martial Arts, carries an identical 27-9 record and sits sixth in the 185-pound division. Standing six feet tall with a 73-inch reach, "The Reaper" averages 4.39 significant strikes per minute and has built a reputation as one of the most technically sound fighters in middleweight history.
Why it matters
- Both fighters share identical records and are established veterans, lending weight to Holloway's public advocacy.
- The callout points to broader questions about how the UFC allocates personalized gear and recognizes long-serving athletes.
- Holloway's willingness to speak up for a fighter from a different division and country underscores the cross-divisional respect both men have earned inside the organization.
