Max Holloway speaks about Volkanovski loss ahead of return vs. Arnold Allen | ESPN MMA
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- ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto interviews Max Holloway ahead of his return at UFC Kansas City against Arnold Allen. They discuss his third fight against featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, if he has a future at lightweight and more.
0:00 Intro
1:22 Taking time away from fighting
4:06 Identifying areas to improve
5:03 Thoughts on third Volk fight
11:59 Deciding his plan moving forward
14:17 Tempted to move to 155?
16:50 Thoughts on Allen
20:15 Did others take the loss harder than he did?
21:02 Volkanovski vs. Makhachev
21:54 Alex vs. Yair Rodriguez matchup
24:38 Do you believe you’re better than Alex?
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Max looks like he got younger but older all at the same time 😂
😂😂
i knocked max holloway out cIean with a jab back in 2020. i have it on video
@@beaualoevv Ok Charlie Zelenoff we see you
He looks like an Italian pasta chef called Pablo Zabanetti
@@Mcfc2Rich LMFAO
I love how Max never makes excuses. It is what it is.
What it was*
hes the only guy who says no excuses and actually doesnt proceed to make excuses lmao; the man
He had no excuses to make
@@freestylefighterlol I hate when fighters do that
What it was fam
Always gonna be a max fan. Never a boring fight. And never shows up just for a paycheck. Dude comes to fight every single time.
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@@Fpl8646 🤡
@@Fpl8646 what u mean cap? Max fought pretty much everybody in featherweight division. He show out everytime.
@@Fpl8646 Do explain ur perspective jackass
You're a champ Max and you got nothing more to prove. Unfortunately it has become so now that MMA fans have short memories but the real ones remember. A 12 win streak and 5 years undefeated at featherweight is something very few people can boast of. Your fans love you regardless of what happens from this point on just know that...
These comments are so cringe because nobody ever said max has to prove anything… 😂
@@matthewsierra314 I know. Some people will actually create a false narrative and then attack it for likes.
@@shojo8708 Kattar whould ko volk
He was worrying me for the first few minutes. But he turned back into Max about five minutes in. He was so docile to start.
Foreshadowing for the fight? I think Allen is gonna put it on him early on before Max turns it up and dominates
He always plays games with the media
@@LIIIIIFE I mean he’s faster than max
@@LIIIIIFE Allen is miles faster ya doofus lmfao. Clearly you haven't watched him
he's probably cutting weight, so hes low on energy
Respect for max! Never makes excuses just takes the L like a man👏🏼 one of the featherweight 🐐
never makes excuses while he’s still crying till this day about 2nd volkswagen fight
@@beaualoevv you can say that all you want it just burns you that max is still 100 times more likeable and entertaining than alex virginovski
@@anbbbe Conor owns them both
@@beaualoevv you’re a sad loser bro, you just don’t stop being a weirdo
@@beaualoevv Conor?😂😂
Max wanting a 4th fight with Volk shows his killer mindset. I don't know if it'll happen but can't help but respect his fire.
We just saw what Izzy did in the 4th fight coming off of 3 loss to them.
@@gilbertoflores7397 I doubt he gets it though cause the last fight wasn't even close
@@gilbertoflores7397 not even remotely comparable. That was coming off of ONE loss. The other two were a different sport, one of which being one of the biggest robberies in kickboxing history.
Max has been beaten straight up 3 times in MMA, with the 3rd one being the most emphatic.
@@redneckrambo9626 in kickboxing history 😹😹😹
It has to happen if he beats 3 solid guys, the featherweight division has a lot of inactive injured ranked guys the UFC probably has no choice but to give him a title shot eventually and the fans love him so it makes sense business wise
Max is one of the only fighters I will watch all his interviews
@@michaelmcclenon6663 bros his number one fan, chill out homie
Max is a real dude . Can admit the better man won the bout like a man and knows he needs to grow to do better . Growth Mindset >
Max is a figment of our imagination
@@Ar1AnX1x max is a figment of urass
@@maaxeeyBtypical casual
i think max can take some inspiration from izzy's performance last night......he lost 3 times to pereira but finished it in spectacular fashion!
Yeah but Volk really proved he was better than Holloway last time. Adesanya was always better than Pereira. He would win every fight but get hit once at the end.
@@lykastannis7662 i agree with you, especially in their last fight, the first 2 were competitive and the second one could have gone to max, i agree it would be an uphill battle for him, but i still hope he got some inspiration from that fight, i was rooting for izzy last night, but i did think alex might be his kryptonite, i was happy to be wrong
He won’t make it to the 3rd fight, Arnold will smoke him
@@13JazzyG that's a tough one! it's hard to root for any of those 2, max is really likable and a legend but arnold is also really likable and deserves a title shot to be fair!
even if he beats Volk, which I doubt at this point just look at the Islam fight, he is still down 3-1 😢😂
"Don`tr grow up, man, never do it!" Well said, Brett.
If I could live comfortably without a 9-5, I would've never agreed to this adult bs :(
12 fight win streak back then and featherweight champ, still considered one of the best imo
Forever a Max fan. That personality, that fighting style. Yes, I’d love to see Volk-Max 4.
So you want to be upset again? No way he will ever beat volk sorry
@@harrycammock6051 I know, man, I know. Watching the 3rd fight was very difficult as a fan. But hey, Volk turns 35 this year while Max is still young. If he takes damage from Yair, then at 35 you never know how that might affect him. And suddenly, we might have a level playing field between Max and Volk - assuming that Max goes past Allen which is no easy task since Allen is a savage himself. I hope Max mixes in wrestling to wear out Allen. Btw, you agree that Max won the second fight, right?
@@harrycammock6051 Btw, love Volk too. Love Allen too actually lol. Same for T-city. 135, 145, 155 all three divisions have way too many fighters that us fans can't help but love. In fact, I hope Volk rematches Islam in November and then we see Max-Volk 4 next year.
@@shreyyashkpramanik4512yea volk was basically untouched against yair
Usually I don't like watching Brett interviews but I liked this interview. He ask some interesting questions and get some good answers from Max. Great job Brett! Keep it up. IM ROOTING FOR MY GUY MAX BLESSED HOLLOWAY COME ON MAX YOU GOT THIS!
He never makes excuses. He has gotten over that loss and move on. And I hope that Max will win this fight.
24:32
There’s a lot to be said for this mindset. The power of self belief is very real and can help everyone in their own lives. If you walk around thinking others are better at what you do, you’ll convince yourself along the way. Strive to always be better and never accept being less than anyone. Max is a G.
I admire Max so much. As a guy who is the same age and just his accomplishments in what he choose to do and the way he carries himself. I admire you brother!!! Get the arnold guy saturday for me please
Finally a Max interview where he doesn’t just say “it is what it is” - when he actually speaks, he’s very insightful and interesting!
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I don´t know if the new look make him look more mature, but the talk for sure it tells this guy is evolving, hope he wins with an outstanding performance.
Love his attitude, can't wait to see him in action this Saturday LFG 🔥🔥
As a fellow Australian, ngl I didn’t really care who won between him or Alex! Two true professionals. Max will always be one of my favourite fighters ever to watch
man, I'm excited to see Max back in the octagon, Arnold Allen is a cool dude and a good fighter, but I'm definitely gonna be rootin for Max, I think he definitely has the tools to get a finish
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Max is a cool dude. But if you can't see that Arnold will pummel him then you are clueless broski.
@@GrizzlyAdams101 Your the clueless one here big Arnold Allen fan but if u think he has an easy fight in max your a casual
@@petergarrett3481 I'll be back to this comment. I'm up 7k this year from betting on UFC, I know my stuff. Just made 1.5k alone at the weekend from Rosas to get beat by decision , Izzy to win by round 2KO and font and burns both to win!👊🏻🫢
@@GrizzlyAdams101 He might have a good 1st round but Allen has showed cardio issues in 3 rounders in a 5 round or he'll get drowned by Max
Max is just a real dude! He’s never got some obviously prepared line to say hoping to make headlines or get a viral clip. He’s in the moment, he’s always himself, he’s straight forward with reality. If you’re looking for a good role model, take notes.
Max looks ready! 💪
He kind of looks like that kid with bright green hair that fought Sean O'Malley
@@warrenstringham415 you mean the goat kris “roadkill” moutino? pretty sure he took his talents outside the ufc now
I'm excited for his fight 👊🏽 this is my favorite fighter right here. Max is the man, and all of his fights are very exciting. Let's go Max!!!! Get back to tht strap.
Woah, clean shaven Max wasn’t expecting that lol. He’s my goat, hope he does amazing ❤️
Shout out to Bret man asking the real questions and being respectful at the same time a true professional
May you do well Max Holloway in your ufc fights‼️
Super excited that my first UFC event will be Holloway!🔥
Not only doesn’t make excuses about himself, stresses Alex deserves credit. Absolute class.
I had a thought of fabricating an absorbent towel in a small square shape on or in the back of the glove so a fighter could soak some blood out of his eye real quick between exchanges...... What are some negatives I'm not thinking about?
That last part from Max was worth watching the whole show. Blessed
it's weird when a cut like that can really ruin your night when you're fighting for a title
he'd still lose even without a cut but that really took any chance Max had
FINALLY !! Max is my favorite fighter ever. Always humble and never excuses. Great father and husband. Gotta love Max Holloway
Its f'n good to see Max again
Max is a true definitionof a People's Champ. Dude is full of realism,he is humble,never makes excuses,talks professional ,most importantly he is so authentic as a person and even as a fighter. Let's go Max the Blessed train bout to take off
great interview all around , salute bret okamoto asking the good stuff
I’m too hyped four days and I’ll see max in Kansas City! Going to be a dream come true!
I can't believe its here already
So excited, driving all the way from central IL for my first event!
@@nickmcghee4414 this is my 3rd my daughters 1at but I'm excited for you and PS welcome to Missouri I live about 30 minutes to the arena
@@anthonyworkman2852 I’m in the warrensburg area little bit over an hr to the arena for me!
Hopefully some of these other contenders follow after max and fight on these regular tv cards. Thank you max for being so fan friendly!
Dude Max always awesome! Can't wait to see the next performance
Great interview!
He is my most favorite fighter of all time! I love this dude. True warrior full of heart and class. A role model to all.
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I agree, he’s in my top 5 an has been for awhile!
Max will always be one of my most favorite fighters ive missed him in the octogon hes legend
It wouldn't be a Max Holloway interview without him saying it is what it is 😂
Still one of the greatest featherweights of all time.
I have it:
1. Aldo
2. Volk
3. Max
1. Conor. you’re welcome casual 👍
@@beaualoevv no title defense, bye casual
who's 4 & 5 ?
@@kazkaze2456 Conor and Faber maybes? I feel like u have to put Conor on there considering he’s 1 of 4 fighters to lay claim to featherweight champ and faber had a good run in WEC before Mike brown and Aldo came in but I’m not sure 🤔
@@Dezemi Smoked Max and Aldo in Aldo's prime too. Also did it all with ease. I love Volk but he nearly got put out by Mendes.
Wow! Max been living Island life and happy
Always been a big fan of Max, he still got it.
Always gonna be my favorite fighter, lets go max!!!!!
Max is the man
Max is pure class!
Arnold v max kind of hurts knowing 1 of these guys will lose. Massive fan of both guys..... also max is looking so good. He looks like a different person from last time I seen him
Still the no.1 guy in UFC for me! He is a legend
THE BEST IS BLESSED
volk is on another level
Max is like a accent Hawaiian warrior
100%
We're gonna find out Saturday night
Love all the comments on here. So much support for Max. Max is an UFC treasure!
Great dude 👌
Thanks for the video, ESPN MMA
Max is a legend for sure!
As a Max fan, I can say I definitely took it harder than him 😂 because the thing is we also fans of Volk, but Max brought me here, to me Max WAS the featherweight division. Why can't they just be two different divisions lol
Yeah same, a lot of tasteless dudes are leaving comments saying Volk is his daddy and everything I’m Australian so I’m a bigger fan of Volk but how can you be disrespectful to a dude like Max
@@kingt0295 yeah they must be new fans, bandwagon fans or purely incompetent because even with that third fight, the two really aren't that far apart. Going INTO the third fight everyone pretty much considered it equal despite 2-0 Volk because the first fight was pretty competitive but Alex won, but the second fight MOST people felt Max should've won, which was why there was a third in the first place. It's obvious something held him back in that fight, even if it was the cut that Volk opened over his eye, even if we can respectfully concede that Volk all around is a more complete MMA fighter. Max Holloway is a killer boxer, as competitive as it gets with a crazy chin and all you gotta do is look at his most recent fights minus Volk 3, the man landed about 4379 (700) punches against Calvin Kattar, who is top five talent in FW.
My favorite fighter. Nice to see Max Again
THIS. Is what I been waiting for 😤
Max looks so different
I’d love to see max and Rossas he train. The old guard and the new guard 💪🏼
Rosas trash
Max holloway will always be my #1 145lb-er. Let's go max best boxing in ufc🤙❤️
I really enjoy this mans mentality. He doesn't make excuses or blame anyone. It's all on him which is awesome lol
My favorite FW of all times. Max BLESSED Holloway
That's Max ?
Nice look for the blessed
Always a fan and supporter
Max is a legend
Respect to Max for fighting at his normal weight , not like Dustin the weight bully
MAX IS A JEWEL OF THE SPORT, BLESSED TO WATCH HIM KEEP FIGHTING
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We love you, Max.
Love Max’s mindset
Respect to max for not making excuses, especially when okamoto was trying to hand them on a platter for him.
Best chin ever. Only guy for me that can dispute that is maybe Francis cause of the heavy shots he took from miocic n didn't seem hurt even though he was gassed. Fighters like Jones khabib never got hit clean so kinda hard to count them. But Holloway got hit clean many many times so imma go with him. But with the dmg he's taken will be a sad day when his chin if "ever" gets cracked
I'm not hoping for it, but I have a little inkling this might be the fight it cracks. Not sure why.
@@MasTiempoPorFa yea same. After that Volkonovski beatdown n that war with Yair I'm having anxiety thinking about it
@@YoullPayTwice Marvin Vettori is up there, middleweight bombs are different those dudes are 200+ in the cage pretty much heavyweights if it was boxing
"Me vs me" so true🤙
Les Go Max 💯 IN ORDER TO BE THE BEST YOU HAVE TO BEAT THE BEST & THE BEST IS BLESSED 🙏 I BELIEVE IN YOU BRADDAH LES GET THIS DUB 🤙 Bring That W Back Home ‼️
If Izzy can do it. Max can do it. That Izzy win could really inspire alot of fighters to Try once more in the area they kept failing.
The best is still Blessed
I'd love to see Max move up to 155, there are so many amazing match ups for him up there.... imagine Max vs Fiziev... etc.
Max vs Charles would be fireworks
Maxy Baby. Good man, gave Volk his props.
Max Keeping It Real! Love this Champ
Max is the man !! He needs to spar in camp again he’s got alll the skills but he suffers from ring rust
How can u not luv Maxx champ 4 life
Young Max
At the end of the day it is what it is and we go from there.
I really appreciate him not making excuses and acknowledging that volk just outclassed him in the last fight
No matter what , max will always be in top tier
Love Max Holloway been a big fan ever since his Connor fight Max has leveled up so much guys only 32 he will be champ again
31 turning 32 later this year
As long as Volkanovski is still at featherweight forget it. Max will be a gatekeeper until he leaves
Go Max! Chee! "The medium is in the message" Don't be affected by the media machine brah. You still a bangah! Geev em brah! 🤙🤙🤙🤙
Let's go MAX!
Win or lose Max is the fkin man and we are always rooting for him
Fun fact: Last time Max fought was July of last year on the Adesanya v Cannonier fight. It's only been 9 months
Izzy lost the belt and got it back in that time.
Insane how crazy time is.
It also feels like max hasnt fought in 2 years
I really hope max can put it on Arnold even though I’m a fan of Arnold!
Love the blessed! Max is the man.
The peoples champ. Always been my fave fighter
Dad-est man in MMA. Blessed is best baby!
Max my favorite 🥊
Gonna go off in KC! What an awesome Fight Night!
Max looks like 45 years old dad
We’re gonna find out Saturday nite baby