UFC star Max Holloway backs Maui wildfire recovery housing for nearly 900 people

PC: Max Holloway Foundation/ UFC Max Holloway, the former UFC Featherweight Champion from Waiʻanae, Hawaiʻi, launched the Max Holloway Foundation in 2025 to support underprivileged youth across the islands. According to UFC, he partnered with the organisation on a global merchandise fundraiser and charitable sweepstakes for HomeAid Hawaiʻi’s Maui Housing Initiative. The money supported Ka La‘i Ola, which UFC describes as Maui’s largest interim housing development for survivors of the August 2023 wildfires. More than 320 families, nearly 900 people, have already moved in. HomeAid Hawaiʻi’s chief executive said UFC’s donation totalled $1.2 million.How Max Holloway’s foundation is helping rebuild Maui after the wildfiresAccording to the Max Holloway Foundation, Holloway has competed in the UFC since 2012 and is a former UFC Featherweight Champion. It describes him as known for his striking, durability and record-setting performances, and as representing Hawaiʻi on the global stage.Holloway remains closely connected to his roots in Waiʻanae, Hawaiʻi. He uses his platform to support local initiatives, youth programmes and families in need. His focus is on creating opportunities for the ...