Max Holloway explains how his BMF title fight vs. Justin Gaethje came to be | ESPN MMA
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ค. 2024
- ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto speaks with former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway about his recently announced BMF title fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 on April 13 in Las Vegas.
0:00 Downsized sneaker collection
1:28 Fighting DC’s golfing partner
2:12 How’d the fight come together?
4:31 Motivation to take the bout
5:49 Fan reaction
9:46 How approach will be different than Poirier fight
11:48 Would he stay at 155?
12:44 Any risk to future featherweight title hopes?
13:59 When Gaethje drove him around Denver
15:57 The story about the scale
18:34 Camps at this point in his career
20:10 Reflecting on 2023
#UFC #UFC300 #Holloway
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Max is such a savage. Moving up a division is always hard but doing it against a guy like Gaethje is insane
He was willing to fight Khabib like it was nothing as well!
It's not very smart. Moving up against one of the hardest hitters in LW. Max doesn't spar so I don't see how this ends well for him unfortunately.
@@Les_Grossman80True! He shouldn't fight him. WHY???
respect to max.
But Gaethje is a horrible matchup for him.
Dude max what are you doing brother.
Max is so humble. He has achieved way more than Gaethje and speaks about him in such a high regard. I’m a huge fan of both.
Can see gaetje to be the first one to KO max
Achieved ‘way’ more is a reach
@@raulmendezgarcia He has been a champion, defeating Jose Aldo 2 times. Has 3 title defenses. Apart from that he has been in two interim title fights, won one of them lost the other. Apart of that he has been in three other title fights that he lost two volkanovski. Thats 7 undisputed title fights with 4-3 (and 4-0 against whoever is not called volkanovski), and 2 interim title fights.
Gathje has two title fights that he lost, and one interim fight he won. So yeah Max has achieved waaaaaay more than Justin.
@@raulmendezgarciahow is that a reach max was champ Justin is not 😂😂
@@barrywhite36no bro he can't ko tonny max is a different breeds... even Dustin cnt break his chin....u guys r saying this when he was fighting Dustin 😂
Max does his best when he’s doubted! Let’s go Holloway! Prove em wrong again champ!
When’s the last time he won a fight he was an underdog in?
@@vintagejuggler First Aldo fight. Dudes very skilled. Doesn't get doubted much
He was doubted in the volk fight....
@@Tjbensinnington he did extremely well in the rematch
@@vintagejugglerhe’s won every fight as of late except against Volk …
Max and Justin always give us exciting fights, this one will be so fun to watch 👍🏻
I hope max isint the next Tony 😢
@@OGRandy23ismyGTstop this silly narrative. They both eat too much
Conor would KO them both
This is a dumb fight
Holloway and Gaethje both have unreal resumes. The cards are a bit stacked against Max in this one but I can’t wait to see this bout. 2 of the most violent and crazy mfs that have entered the cage
He lost to Porier how he expected to win against Gaethje?
anoher match..another moment.. all change
@@skylinez4793 everyone has a chance if they step in the cage. what a casual statement
this is a terrible matchup for max.
Meh, Justin have an ok resume. Max is the one who has insane resume tho.
This fight is what makes ufc 300 this card should have multiple fights like this banger
theres alot of bangers on the card so far. i'm not sure what else could be added. one more title fight but I suspect it'll be either the ww title or lhw, maybee mw.
Huge fight. Cant wait. 2 greats. Legends. LETS GOOO BROWNIES!!!!
feb has alot of good fights too@@aegontargaryensixthofhisname
Max has secured his legacy and has a beautiful family. He doesn't need this fight but if it's happening, I'll always back blessed.
lncel
you’re 300Ibs
yeah justins one of my fave fighters but i gotta root for max hes one of the last legends of the sport from his era and hes a dog.just as skilled as he is entertaining and not just a brawler.scared for him but im with him on this one🙏
@@beaualoevvyou sound like a miserable person
you’re not his family, he doesn’t know you, and doesn’t care either. You’d be just another guy to him. which you are.
That being said, all the respect to max. But this is a horrible matchup for him. Gaethje gonna KO him. it might be worse than what Gaethje did to to Tony.
have a blessed day, jag.
Gaethje and Max are legends this will be a war
Max and Justin has fight of the year potential but both have taken a lot of damage already and will damage each other A LOT
Think about how hard it is for Max to make 145 at his size. He often looks like death on the scale. At 32 he's now in his prime of his career. His chin hasn't failed him yet. His boxing is the best in the business. This fight totally makes sense at 155lbs for both fighters. We fans are surely in for a treat! I'm on the blessed express 🙏🚂
The type of fight that you don't want neither fighter to lose
Max is one of the best Champions and non champions the UFC has ever had. A mountain of skill, and volume. Thank you Max Holloway.
Blessed to witness the Blessed ERA.
💯💯@@randycantwell1275
I just watched his debut with Porier last night from 2012 and here Holloway is around 12 years later and still the much fun fighter.
Try English next time
@@CoolBreeze413 maybe English isn't their first language? If you didn't understand the comment then you obviously don't know English very well
It's their fight in 2019 that worries me because he didn't look too good at 155 but I'm hoping this time is better
I think Max is going to win the BMF belt next. His footwork, boxing, jiu jitsu, pace and granite chin is going to prove the doubters wrong again. I also want to see Max vs Oliveira 2 this year.
Idk if he beats Justin but if he’s even competitive then Oliveria 2 has to happen at some point.
He's getting slept 100%.
They beating max’s @$$
Call me a doubter. I think Max is getting KO’d in this one. I’m calling for it in round 3.
@@patrickm4935ur moms getting slept
LETS GO MAX! The king of 5 rounders
Max is a legend. Being a Max fan to be honest I am worried about the Gaethje fight. Taking this fight, thats savage.
I get worried every fight. Favorite fighter problems
U r acting like he is fighting heavy weight 😂 max has fight Dustin before n it was close... Justin has kick power n his boxing is not good against top boxer like max... Justin just swing his punch blindly when he is in pressure but that won't work against max who has phase boxing
@@GyemTshering-jm4su Justin can barely be knocked down by top lightweights, he beat fiziev who has faster/arguably better hands than max, and he headkicked dustin when dustin already beat max, Justin is more than likely ko'ing max for the first time ever, and then getting a title shot.
@@thereal6trey bro there is difference between fast hands n smart striking...max better in boxing than fizve ..mma math DNT work like u said Dustin also has beat Justin before...ll c when fight start...
@@GyemTshering-jm4su nah if you a die hard fan you get nervous regardless. It’s not even about the matchup.
Thanks Bret for the great interview! Max is great man!
Love both of them Max and Justin glad that they are putting a show for us on ufc 300🔥
Contrary to popular belief Max actually has a pretty realistic shot at winning this fight. People sleeping on Max fr. He’s shown some newfound power lately he just needs to pair that up with the most pressure and volumes he’s ever put out; especially with body and leg kicks, mix it up in the clinch and be creative early and let the hands go later on and man, I can totally see him winning a decision. He has good boxing defense nowadays just to polish the leg stuff up.
FACTS
5Rd dec W against prime Gaethje? Dont see it
Max is humble and a badass and turns it on when it’s time. I got him vs Gaethje
💯 🤙🏽
Max has a chance, he did give Dustin problems in their fight despite the loss, and we all know he can take a punch. But Justin has improved so much under Whitman and probably has too much power even for Max. Very much looking forward to it.
What problems bro? His baby punches were merely touching Dustin. All he had was better cardio and endurance in the 3rd/ 4th (considering all the damage he took). And gaethje hits even harder. This might be the time his chin finally cracks. By any means Max is a savage for taking this fight but I see gaethje walking through his punches, destroying the legs and KOing him within 3
@GGem18 he alsmot finished Dustin instead he went for a flying knee and Dustin had time to recover
@@SeanstrickIandvswomensmma what round was that? I just rewatched the fight recently, I don't recall Dustin being rocked or anything. It just seemed like dustin's shots were landing heavy while Max's didn't really get much of a reaction even when landing clean.
@GGem18 I also haven't watched it in a while but from what I remember r4 I may also be completely wrong
Max has as much a chance as tony did. So… ZERO chance.
Gaethje is gonna hurt max and the result will be max having a struggle with mush mouth incoherency like Stipe for the rest of his life.
Great interview
Thanks for the video, ESPN MMA
Max gonna shock the world
Met Brett at the delta in Toronto gave me a handshake what a good dude
Max is the man!! A true Champion
Crazy he has this crazy fight on my bday. One of my favorite fighters
10th island baby , let's go Max! Gaethje is a powerhouse he hits like a truck , but if Max can counter him using his speed , footwork and volume like he does at 45 has a chance in this fight , don't count out the Blessed Express just yet haha this might be fight of the night for sure. Can't wait.
If ANYONE can stand up to Gaethjes power it is Max, that dude has the best chin EVER in UFC history. Look at his resume, never been even knocked down by these guys. Can't believe it to this day
Every single interview with Brett he does the okay last thing for you and then at least two more questions minimum
One of the few fights I don’t want to happen… both in my top 3 favorite fighters
"I'm just blessed, man."
🙌🏾
This is a dream fight for me. Gaethje and Holloway are two absolute legends. Super exciting always. This is my favorite fight on the card by far. Massive props to two BMFs. LFG!!!
This is nightmare for me... Max my favorite fighter.
Max has counters for the right hand and head movement of Gaethje I just hope he can hit the openings
Ok I'm pumped for this one
Woke up and hopped straight on the interview
If he won it'd be legendary
💯
this is like BSD vs porier i love both of them and cant see either lose
I salute Justin for putting his #1 contender spot in the line. I know he is favorite to win but in this world anything can happen.
Max will be more prepared for 155 but gaethje keeps on evolving who knows what he gonna bring let’s go max
max and justin are why we love this sport.
100%! the fans will win on this one either way. let’s go gaethje tho!!
Great competitor, great fighter, and great champion. Best is Blessed!
‼️ LETS GO MAX ALWAY FIGHTS WHOEVERS PUT INFRONT OF HIM NEVER DUCKS!! A REAL FIGHTER LETS GO BLESSED HOLLOWAY ‼️
Max is so cool and nice, respect
Max Okamoto and Brett Holloway
Sit down...
If Max beats Gaethje, I'll lose my mind🙉🙌
Go show them Max ❤
undeniable
Max da man! Represents himself with mad dignity
Great questions for one of the greats.
With these two in a side-by-side shot, it looks like 10 years before he was a fighter and then after being a fighter
I hope Max's defense is on point as this one could be brutal. Head movement!
The Best Is Blessed 🙌
Who has fought the hardest in the UFC? Well,.. Max has thrown the most strikes.... that says something.
I feel blessed right now!
It’s amazing how long Brett’s been doing this and still hasn’t gotten any better
Hahaha
Man I love both Max and Justin. I know it's going to be a banger of a fight. I want them both to win. I just hope they both come out as healthy as could be afterwards. A fight with Justin is equivalent to being in a car accident, so I just hope they can both fight hard, have fun, test themselves, and move forward. I love but hate fights like these when I'm so invested in both fighters and their careers. It felt that way with Dustin vs Justin and Dustin vs Max as well. Good luck to both men.
Max will always be my favourite fighter, his style and personality are awesome. Can't wait for this fight, its going to be a banger
Both are savage striking fighters,its will be the bloodies match if the fight last till 5th rounds👊
Max vs Gaethje is the People's Main event for UFC 300...Let the Baddest MF win🔥
Doubted max is a scary human! Love this guys attitude!
I actually am a fan of both of these guys, but Justin is my personal favorite fighter he is a real life Highlight reel.
ESPN reporters asking BS as usual: "How did this fight come to be?"
"They needed a cash grab fight for this lacking milestone event, I was gonna take it and my mind felt in the right place"
Don’t be a snowflake cuh.
Blessed fights the best! 💪🏾🔥 and real martial artists / warriors take on the biggest challenge. I like Justin and I've met him, but I'm backing Holloway he's made me the fan I am today, LFG, Max!
Max is the man!! He is a a real fighter, tough dude, and just a good dude. I will always watch his fights!!
It is what it is, at the end of the day to be best, you got to beat the best, and the best is Blessed Baby LFG!!!
It's so hard to pick who I want to root for in this one but if I'm going to be honest with myself I'm a bigger Halloway fan. Let's go Max!!!!
Blessed is your favorite fighter’s , Favorite Fighter !!
“At the end of the day it is what it is”
Big respect max wish you nothing but the best!
Respect max. Dangerous fight my man
Amazing fight! It’s going to be to hard watching my 2 favorite fighters.
How can you not love this kid
A fight I really want to see. Then again I don't want to see anyone lose.
Max my favorite fighter but I’m so nervous for him. Huge fan of Justin too but idk if Max handles the power but let’s get it Blessed Era 😤🔥
Im praying to the Gods of granite chins that Max’s legendary chin can hold up yet again.
If anyone can dominate Gaethje its Max, and if anyone can put Max to sleep, Its Gaethje, mad fight, I want to doubt Max just to prove me wrong but cant doubt Gaethje because his Galdiator style and heart tells you other wise. Absolute respect 🫡
When Brett listens to a story it looks like he’s listening to a freestyle lol
Bless the best
Best is blessed!!
Max’s resume is insanity! Including poirier Aldo twice, Gaethje and almost Khabib at one point.. I hope he doesn’t get hurt bad
These are legit my 2 fave fighters dang I cannot pick between the two. I’m hoping Gaethje gets another shot at the belt but if Max wins it’ll be sick for him to have that Bmf belt.
Dream fight, for me. Straight up
Best interviewer in the business
The best is blessed!
I actually thought this fight was unrealistic to happen due to Justin.
The belt is dumb, but fun matchup.
I hate knowing this fight wont hapoen and its only been anounced to get eyes on the event.
Max is such a legend!
Gaethje goes to a high shell guard alot. Not exclusively like Kattar but alot. I also remember the bidy shots alvarez was landing on him and think Max is going to do the same thing. Dont see a finish either way. Max by Decision.
THE BLESSED EXPRESS! CHOOCHOO WE COMIN' TRUUU!
Legend right there.
BLESSED WINS THIS FIGHT🙏
Max Holloway, my favorite streamer on Kick
"Name the last time a guy came out unscathed against Gaethje"uh.. Khabib?
this fight scares me
Max 🙏🏼 “ BLESSED “ 🙏🏼Holloway !
Max Blessed Holloway is such a STUDD! 🫡 💯
BLESSED 🚉
Max sitting at +180 right now... tempting
Don't do it!
Max would make an excellent 155er, but the hate the thought of how much damage he will take from Justin win or lose.