Who is Rush Holloway’s Mother? A Look Into UFC Star Max Holloway’s Family

Max Holloway, the UFC featherweight champion known as ‘Blessed,’ is famous for his skills inside the octagon. He became one of the youngest UFC champions in 2017 at just 25 years old. With a current record of 26 wins and 8 losses, Holloway has a strong fanbase worldwide. Recently, fans have been curious not only about his fights but also about his personal life—especially about his son, Rush Holloway.

Rush Holloway is Max Holloway’s only child. He was born in 2012, the same year Max married his first wife, Kaimana Pa’aluhi. While Max keeps most details about Rush private, fans have seen them together during events like UFC 245’s post-fight press conference. Max often shares pictures of Rush on social media, showing them having fun on holidays and playing sports like baseball together.

There was a moment during Max Holloway’s second fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 236 that deeply affected Rush. Max suffered many cuts and bruises, which upset his son a lot. Max even shared that Rush cried after seeing him hurt, showing how close and caring their relationship is.

Max Holloway is now married to Alessa Quizon, a well-known surfer. Fans have spotted her many times alongside the UFC star. But who is Rush’s mother? Let’s dive into that.

Who is Rush Holloway’s Mother?

Rush’s mother is Kaimana Pa’aluhi, Max Holloway’s first wife and former girlfriend. They had a strong bond and got married in 2012, the same year Rush was born. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in 2014 when they separated. Rush has lived mostly without his biological mother since he was around 2 years old.

Max Holloway grew up without a father figure, which impacted him deeply. He has spoken about how his grandfather was like a father to him. This inspired Max to make sure Rush has both a mother and father figure in his life. Now, with Alessa Quizon as his wife and stepmother to Rush, Max feels his family is nearly complete.

Max has always prioritized family alongside his fighting career. Despite the challenges, Rush is growing up in a loving environment with strong support. Fans admire this balance Max has created between his personal and professional life.