JRE MMA Show #85 with Max Holloway

Training

Max Holloway shares insights into his rigorous training methods, emphasizing the importance of "go muscle" over "show muscle." He explains how his training routine is meticulously planned by his team, allowing him to focus on performance rather than aesthetics 1. Max prefers to start his day with conditioning exercises, believing that tackling these first allows for maximum effort and effectiveness 2. He highlights the role of his strength and conditioning coach, Darren Yang, in maintaining his impressive cardio and overall fitness 3.

I lift weights for sure. And then we do cardio stuff. Like, we try to balance it, you know, like, you got to have. One of our favorite saying is you got to have go muscle, not show muscle.

--- Max Holloway

This structured approach ensures that Max is always prepared for the physical demands of his fights.

   

Preparation

In preparation for fights, Max Holloway focuses on sparring dynamics and tactical readiness. He values controlled sparring sessions where partners mimic opponents' styles, enhancing his adaptability and strategic planning 4. Max appreciates his teammates' efforts in providing realistic fight scenarios, which he reciprocates during their preparations. Discussions with Joe Rogan also touch on the intricacies of fight night, including the importance of having more judges to ensure fair scoring 5.

It's so hard to train correctly, you know? Like, if everything was great, you would have full control. Your opponent would have full control. You guys would spar correctly.

--- Joe Rogan

These preparations are crucial for Max to maintain his competitive edge in the octagon.