Max Holloway on Fighting Conor McGregor, Beefing with Daniel Cormier, & Staying in Hawaii
Aug 22, 2023
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UFC legend Max Holloway shares Conor McGregor's comments during their fight, his opinion on Daniel Cormier, and his thoughts on the upcoming fight with Korean Zombie. They also discuss staying grounded in Hawaii, the effects of weight cutting on appearances, sparring during the pandemic, land ownership rules in Hawaii, and an exciting upcoming MMA fight.
Max Holloway defied expectations by pursuing his fighting career without leaving Hawaii.
Max Holloway trained on Zoom during the pandemic, showcasing the adaptability of modern training methods.
Max Holloway experienced a different culture in Iowa and noticed distinct aspects, such as teenage arguments and thicker white women.
Max Holloway emphasizes the life-threatening risks involved in surfing massive waves in Hawaii and the importance of earning respect in the surfing community.
Deep dives
Training on Zoom during the pandemic
During the pandemic, Max Holloway trained on Zoom, doing drills with a friend and receiving guidance from coaches on game plans and training exercises.
Growing up in Y92 and proving others wrong
Max Holloway grew up in Y92, Hawaii, and felt the pressure to prove himself and his hometown. He defied expectations by pursuing his dreams of fighting without having to leave Hawaii.
Going to the mainland and experiencing different culture
Max Holloway went to the mainland for the first time in Iowa and experienced a different culture. He noticed things like toilet papering houses, arguing teenagers, and thicker white women.
No desire to train at a traditional mainland gym
Max Holloway has never had the desire to train at a traditional mainland gym and believes that with the right mindset and dedicated training partners, he can achieve success in Hawaii without needing to leave.
Max Holloway talks about the beauty and dangers of big wave surfing in Hawaii
Max Holloway discusses the thrill and danger of surfing big waves in Hawaii, particularly at famous spots like Pipeline. He emphasizes the life-threatening risks involved in surfing massive waves and the importance of earning respect in the surfing community. He highlights the unpredictable nature of the ocean and the potential dangers of reef breaks.
Max Holloway opens up about his love for video games and the challenges of balancing his career and personal life
Max Holloway admits his passion for video games and acknowledges the challenge of balancing his career as a professional fighter with his personal life. He reveals that video games often take priority in his free time, but he also understands the importance of making his partner happy. He humorously emphasizes the concept of 'happy wife, happy life' and acknowledges that sometimes compromises need to be made.
Max Holloway shares his appreciation for Japan and its culture
Max Holloway expresses his love for Japan and its culture, particularly his admiration for the people's politeness and kindness. He discusses his wife's strong desire to move to Japan due to her positive experiences and appreciation for the country's beauty. Max highlights the friendliness of the Japanese people and reminisces about the memorable time he spent in Kyoto and Osaka.
What up people, today we got the UFC legend Max Holloway in the building. Today he shares what Conor told him while they were fighting, why he DC I’d a fraud, and how he feels about his fight this weekend with Korean Zombie.
**NOTE: This episode was filmed before the tragic wildfires fires in Maui. If you’re interested in contributing to the relief effort, you can support the people of Maui by clicking the link below.
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00:00 Intro
00:49 Waianae can throw down
03:17 Most stars will leave their home
05:30 Matt finding out he could fight
06:55 Hawaiians are kind, sweet and fisty
09:30 Rather fight than pay $35
12:54 The one time Max got ROCKED
16:40 Assessing in the fight
19:04 "Keep fighting, mate" - hurting Conor McGregor
20:47 Teaching Ortega, MID-FIGHT
21:38 Daniel Cormier is a sell-out!
25:25 Commission stopped Max-Khabib due to weight cut
27:21 Max would fight DC in an alley + fighting friends
30:52 Not sparring anymore + Zoom training + LOUDEST Tesla
34:30 Video Games is training + Hawaii is home
38:56 The world doesn't owe you a thing
41:58 Bum friends + Iowa SUCKS + Thiccies
46:35 Filipino gambling + c0ckf1ghting + clout chasers
49:26 Iam Tongi is phenomenal
54:39 Max fighting Korean Zombie + Motivation
58:26 Fighting Volk again + mental strength makes you elite
01:04:02 Pre-fight rituals + venue makes no difference
01:07:29 Hawaii Tourism Authority refusing UFC
01:12:26 Hawaiian v Local + Pidgin Bible
01:15:54 Surfing is MORE dangerous + d1ckdragg3r
01:21:04 Max's true love + Greece & Japan
