Max Holloway | Food Truck Diaries | BELOW THE BELT with Brendan Schaub

Fresh off one of the best performances in UFC history, Max Holloway joins Brendan to discuss his dominating win over Calvin Kattar and his 2 losses to Alexander Volkanovski. Plus, the boys talk UFC GOATs, preview Brian Ortega vs. Alex v, and Max opens up about a potential trilogy fight with Volkanovski.
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:44) - Fighting on ABC/Calvin Kattar/Volkanovski
(00:09:56) - GOAT talk
(00:16:10) - Rebound from Conor McGregor Loss
(00:18:42) - Ortega vs. Volkanovski
(00:20:41) - Holloway vs. Volkanovski 3
(00:24:01) - BJ Penn
(00:28:01) - Adesanya vs. Usman
(00:30:06) - Engagement + Fiance
(00:33:08) - Max's Son
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BELOW THE BELT explores the intersection of combat sports and pop culture through the eyes of former fighter, comedian and red carpet host Brendan Schaub. The program discusses the latest news in combat sports and pop culture, with Schaub delivering candid thoughts in his unique and unfiltered style. Below the Belt features interviews with the biggest names in combat sports and entertainment, road trips, fight camp visits, sketches, animation and pop-culture spoofs.

[@christianxyz8641]

Schaub- “ I hate movies” Max- “I love movies” Schaub- “ oh 100 percent “

[@CEUs4-RNs-RTs]

@Bag Stallion lmao

[@mattzeccardi2678]

Facts!! Mr. Me too!!

[@harrybarron5325]

😂

[@StupiderWithAB]

I just made a video that is funny. At least it is to my small youtube community. Give me a chance 😀😀🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@mmabeast]

I made a video trolling the guy that tried to troll Curtis Blaydes! Check it out if you HATE STUPID FANS 🤦‍♂️..

[@FireyOG]

It's actually insane how much Brendans opinions change depending on who he's talking to lmao, they should do a case study on this guy

[@m.a.s19]

Case study🤣🤣

[@mattzeccardi2678]

Lol 💯

[@jaystat6545]

Study done. Result, he's a p.o.s.

[@orionpavlos4479]

He learned from the best. Rogan does the exact same thing.

[@charleeriverbear5153]

Study says CTE

[@sergiisoshka9481]

Next week Food Truck guest: Alex Volkanovski. Schaub: - I just want you to beat Max again to prove that you are a real champ.

[@chadh9688]

Also Schaub: "Damn Volk, always coming through with the drip! Are you the best dresser in the FW division?"

[@FORMIDABLEHERO]

Alex: I beat him twice decisively. Brandon: Agreed brother!

[@Herogames2022]

^^ bro i laughed so hard that one was legit so funny because it sfucking true what you say Brendan is a likeable Guy but sometime hes way to nice or trys to be to nice to everyone and slime a bit to much and it looks wierd tho..

[@archiekeen376]

You just can’t dislike Max. He’s such a vibe, just a chilled guy that loves life

[@Ronycoolman00]

Vibe- yeah ok

[@billybigballs9208]

I dislike him big head

[@seanmatthewking]

Max “I’m such a vibe” Holloway

[@viviiiii4026]

@@seanmatthewking it's called being Hawaiian for the most part we are chill and gets along until you are disrespectful

[@dillman753]

The fact you didn’t get him cupcakes....

[@orionpavlos4479]

Dropped the ball 😏

[@LPJMagicmusic]

Brendan would've eaten them before the show.

[@chaboi7]

Lol

[@micahwest2793]

I'd like me some Miesha Tate too. 😆

[@dillman753]

@@micahwest2793 wouldn’t we all

[@JAHRONMON]

The people of Hawaii loved BJ Penn. But Max has represented us so well that he's officially the most beloved athlete from the islands. #Blessed

[@JillSandwiches]

Hell yeah, you guys should be proud!

[@scottlawton6800]

Everyone loves Max bro, even here in the UK..

[@kingdomcitizenship5613]

You guys weren't proud when BJ got KO'd in a street fight?

[@juandemarko8348]

Hell yeah Max represents the Hawaiian spirit to the Max

[@808sirenz9]

@@kingdomcitizenship5613 he's kind of a known punk at times. Max and The Lee family, and guys like Yancy get love tho

[@joshfitzpatrick6574]

Brendan: “How Old’ he now? 9....10?” Max: “He’s 9” Brendan: “Imagine being 10 years old”

[@katiebishop5901]

Damn this got me!

[@Jidds]

“Some days, there’s just days where it’s just ur night” - Max “Blessed” Holloway

[@eight2101]

Popped by for this... thanks

[@cjscala87]

Brendan doesn’t get that sentiment

[@christophr3538]

I read your comment, took it in, appreciated it, gave you your like, then I looked at your profile pic and lost it 💀😂 I dont know why it killed me, but was NOT expecting Conor haha 😂

[@Pingaheimer]

lmfao, that's some tito ortiz shit.

[@obitonohara4556]

every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes

[@DreistStudios]

Max is just so likable! Gives credit to everyone who deserves it. Class act

[@brandonfromkc2815]

Shaub deserves credit...Credit for being a member of the gays.

[@StupiderWithAB]

I just made a video that is funny. At least it is to my small youtube community. Give me a chance 😀😀🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@degui1224]

Exactly!!! If Alex volkanovski was like this, he would get way more credit than he's getting now. He's shooting himself in the foot by not giving the respect Max deserves.

[@LAisamazzzzzing]

Max balances out how absolutely intolerable Schaub is.

[@mmabeast]

I made a video trolling the guy that tried to troll Curtis Blaydes! Check it out if you HATE STUPID FANS 🤦‍♂️..

[@contoisdylan]

Max: "I hate talking about MMA" Brendan: "So about Brian and Volkanovski"

[@tylerberman7527]

ehhh, he's on the show to talk about mma lol

[@og8263]

He doesnt even listen to him lol

[@blakeagostino]

what else are they supposed to talk about?? the weather???

[@BobbyTMF]

i mean he was booked to talk about mma. this isn’t a move review show or whatever. It’s a fight interview show..

[@kamatiiz4381]

@@blakeagostino they did and it was so awkward they were both looking up LOL

[@martindominguez1518]

Max is a cool dude. Love how he always talks about DC. “I’ll fight DC” 😂

[@lukeisaacs3012]

Brendan is a national treasure, the amount of hilarious things he unintentionally comes out with “imagine being 10” “I checked her out” max-I don’t like talking about fighting, brendan “so Alex vs Brian how do you see that going” never change, protect this man at all costs 😂

[@19cad62]

Brendan: How old he is now 9, 10? Max: He’s 9 Brendan: To be 10....

[@jbasti227]

That killed me

[@thr3at26]

🤣🤣 he's been knocked out quite a bit give him a break.

[@jadonplox]

@@thr3at26 still made top 6 in the world what have you done

[@tiddyslammerr4890]

I was looking to see if anyone caught that

[@demonx3432]

"I'M THE BEST BOXER IN THE UFC" -Ben Askren

[@SD-in2mv]

Ok I actually LOLed at that. Might have been the best wrestler in UFC though, just never got to see that much...

[@StupiderWithAB]

I just made a video that is funny. At least it is to my small youtube community. Give me a chance 😀😀🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@SliceofBread123]

Ronda Rousey is the best boxer ever according to Joe Rogan! Better than Floyd!

[@nerdjuice4908]

Lmao

[@roberthorry621]

JAKE PAUL

[@robm.14]

Max - talking about how attractive his girl is 39:27 Schaub - " yeah, I checked her out " bruh lmao

[@lambchop3916]

She is ridiculous. Absolutely stunning.

[@jameshandley8252]

You knew it was coming lol 😂

[@friedmotherboards2395]

Lamb Chop lol what? She’s avg af

[@francisg5207]

Fred let's see the bridge troll you lay with

[@kudakwashemwashayenyi4752]

😂😂😂😭

[@kupono11]

"I'll never be Francis's size....BUT I'LL FIGHT HIM !!!!" - Max Holloway talking about Ngannou

[@zacharydixon9301]

“ When DC couldn’t make the walk” 😂

[@Nate-gj7pb]

He hurt his foot. I dont think that was a dig..

[@artiew8718]

@@Nate-gj7pb Yeah. UFC 206

[@Shakethatbadboy]

I listen to Brendan when I study. Its like white noise, helps me focus

[@InbalGoldbe]

lmaooo imma try it out

[@SuperSaywhaaaat]

Lmao

[@TheLoPresti]

That's some nasaly white noise.

[@jameconradi8269]

😂😂😂

[@cumboward]

I imagine he reads your comments whilst he's waiting for his bank balance to refresh

[@ericpark9983]

I would like to see stipe on next so i can learn a new language from listening to him and brendan speak to each other

[@Anthony-xc4yt]

CT mumble rap with limited vocab...

[@smithjohnson92]

@Hubert Landing you’d be surprised. Ha see what I did there. Man I’m hilarious I think I should be a comic.

[@isaiahvilla9247]

I really hope Max’s mom doesn’t sign the contract.

[@TheAverageSome1]

He really said "all jokes aside" then proceeded to warn him mama lmao

[@adamc4321]

Shaub actually let his guest talk? Get this man some water he must be sick or something.

[@jeremymatheson6885]

He must be nutrient deficient - 272

[@bodystomp5302]

Schaub is a on a diet, give him a break.

[@VR-eq2xg]

@@bodystomp5302 hahahhahaha

[@sondimz9956]

Covid

[@fengshuimma9160]

How disappointed was max when he found out they weren’t having cupcakes.

[@mmabeast]

I made a video trolling the guy that tried to troll Curtis Blaydes! Check it out if you HATE STUPID FANS 🤦‍♂️..

[@Kbd21255]

Also though don’t be a fighter that doesn’t like talking fighting

[@abellara3790]

@@Kbd21255 why not , u don’t know what it’s like ur not a fighter

[@Bigsosa214]

@@abellara3790 its their job man imagine only talking about work after work

[@Daddestmanontheplanet]

Brah, MAX’S face when he looks at brendans food as he says he is on a diet 🤣

[@aaronbriggs1296]

“Don’t ever sign a UFC contract mom” 😂😂 Max is a legend.

[@tim..justtim8381]

Max is that guy you would underestimate at a bar and end up unconscious face down on the floor with everyone laughing.

[@aquamma2131]

Should’ve introduced him as The best boxer in the UFC

[@jjlifting8779]

This is the Max episode not Dustin’s

[@stewiegilligangriffin4904]

Ben Askren*

[@tsolo8214]

that’s not the diamond.

[@brandonfromkc2815]

Introduce him as granite chin pillow fist

[@tobymattana5320]

@Brandon Avila 4th best boxer behind McGregor and Poirier anddd...That title goes to Jorge Masvidal.

[@noahcollazo48]

Max quoting J cole makes me love him even more man.

[@Emf90]

Max: “I live quite’s away from the beach” Brendan: “Aw man really? How far? Max: “Like 5-10mins” Lol! 😂

[@justinburns3649]

Max: if you look at her, man, she look really good! Shaub: Yeah I checked her out

[@usedfuzzbox]

Been a fan of Max's since the early days, one of the best fighters full stop. Can't wait for him to retake that belt :D

[@najmibouhank6933]

Brett s dit you see max vs calvin 🤔🤔

[@yermaw1013]

Been a fan of Max's what?

[@shootermcgavin6610]

Full stop? Is that some kind of lingo I don't know. ?

[@najmibouhank6933]

@Brett S 🤔🤔 I see

[@emetee7047]

Max is such a great dude. His humility mixed with the warrior ethos is unrivaled...

[@chasecars1savelives]

Max: you’re a fighter Brendan: 🥺

[@viniciusbaeta7997]

Why is Brendan dressed like a normal person this time?

[@davidbreezy2026]

Disappointing. Reading the comments are half the fun of his videos.

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

If looking like a high school football player is your look🤷‍♂️🤣🤣

[@brandonfromkc2815]

Not really dressed like a college or highschool football team hipster

[@daniellockard4261]

Normal doesn't exist

[@therealrobrub]

A normal high school student

[@dj3pokemon94]

Max is such a good role model for children and adults. Absolutely love this guy. He is a stand up guy and his humility is inspiring. If he can be humble we sure as hell should be humble. Another great one. Thanks B!

[@cbrownsmakinmoves]

“I told my mom don’t ever sign a UFC contract with my name on it.” 😂 Max is a national treasure, and is oblivious to this fact.😂🙌🏽❤️

[@chrisraf9673]

Agree, it's like..he knows people like him, BUT...if he really knew the Extent to which he was the man? He would lose a bit of his charm. Don't ever change Blessed Express.

[@John45693]

Talks about dressing up: *is wearing sweat pants and a hoodie*

[@BenJuan123]

The jacket is pretty fresh tho 😂

[@young_hadeezy]

Its kinda tough though ngl 😂

[@lesmon2282]

I think he might also be talking about putting on layers. It’s feels like 80 degrees here in Hawaii because of humidity. 😅

[@kduffin33]

“IM THE BEST BOXER IN THE UFC” -Kenny Florian

[@RelentlessPedigree]

L. Sheep

[@andrewhardy2635]

Go home Kenny, you're drunk.

[@StylebendersDog]

askren said that not Kenny

[@kontoanonimowe9587]

Kenny Florian meme never gets old

[@MarkzBaui26]

@@StylebendersDog ben “rowdy” asscream

[@jamesdaviesanswers8751]

Max is a genuinely cool guy

[@jacrispy1440]

Max:”Man she looks really good”. Brendan: “ yeah I checked her out”

[@jib1657]

Max is the one of the most likable and relatable athletes in all sports

[@princevegeta-son]

I've been typing in food truck diaries for the last 2 days to see this f****** thing dude let's go let's go!!!!! 🤘🤘🤘✅✅

[@gerarddonnelly2023]

The freshman came to play - Ben Askren

[@justathought7421]

Only time I can watch a whole episode. Blessed!

[@PauloPasta]

3:52 "when you're on, you're on. You know the feeling" Schaub: "...Anyway."

[@edwinxavierhernandez7401]

"Don't sign the contract with my name across it, I'll fight you" A real pound for pound fighter Max Blessed Halloway

[@Doma2579]

I haven't watched it yet but let me guess,he's gonna say he had him winning 50-45 against Volk both times

[@painandpyro]

"For sure won one of them and the other is up for debate" 😄😄

[@herecomesthecrimsonchin239]

volk won the first fight but max clearly won the second even without the knockdowns he won the first three rounds then you factor in the head kick knockdown and the uppercut knockdown how does anyone score that fight for volk

[@painandpyro]

@@herecomesthecrimsonchin239 Oh God, here they come...

[@spencerarroyo]

@@herecomesthecrimsonchin239 you’re wrong max OBVIOUSLY LOST the second fight

[@herecomesthecrimsonchin239]

@@painandpyro its one of the biggest robberies in ufc history anyone who watched the fight is going to talk about it realistically if its brought up

[@1x403]

Everyone and there momma got a max holloway interview and he wearing the same exact outfit in all of them lol

[@kirbybondy6954]

I’m not shocked at all that Max was the best Food Truck interview yet. Guy is so likable.

[@Greedy22]

13:45😂😂 the dc joke went right over brendans head🤦🏽‍♂️

[@MB-bd4hs]

Brendan (I'll ask a question then interrupt you a dozen times or answer it myself)Schaub!!!

[@warrengeew]

😂😂

[@cooper21bravo]

Love the show. You showcase the fighters so good. Max you the man cant wait to see your next fight

[@cheezytacos]

I never miss a chance to watch a Max Holloway interview. Such a good dude.

[@kallanhenry6673]

Been waiting on this one to drop - good luck with the diet big man.

[@isaacdebebe2224]

We just gonna ignore that Max said he’d beat his mom if she signed a UFC contract😂

[@Nareptilesrock]

One of the best interviews I've seen from Max, usually you can see how he hates doing them but seemed a lot more relaxed and open here

[@johnjimenez3600]

29:55 "My girlfriend is Mexican... They don't believe in diets." 🤣🤣🤣

[@thelastuchiha5978]

I'm the best boxer in the UFC BABY!!!!

[@drewie123]

Max: When you’re on you’re on, you know? Brendan: ...

[@allenmiller2312]

Finally I’ve been waiting all week for this one

[@oMietHabEast]

Not to take away from this sickass interview bit when the beat dropped for the preparation bits 18:18 i was bumpin son!! Kickin beat for the Kickin eats brooo let's go!!

[@terrybyrd5951]

You can hear a little BJ penn in his speech. Love it.

[@joshf9364]

Most of us in Hawaii speak that way especially away from the tourist side😂 it’s pidgin, like how Jamaicans have their own pidgin.

[@frydaybeats4021]

I feel like I watched so many ads during this video that I just single handedly earned Brendan a new Porsche.

[@mmatakespodcast1idiot793]

There's literally no ads

[@frydaybeats4021]

@@mmatakespodcast1idiot793 I got about 10. I think it's cos KZbin algorithm recognises that I can afford KZbin Red. Where as Google checks some peoples bank accounts and even the robot algorithm cries. You must be one of them people.

[@1akerFan24]

@@frydaybeats4021 damn you’re cool asf

[@mmatakespodcast1idiot793]

@@frydaybeats4021 lmaoooo ur funny dorky boy

[@frydaybeats4021]

@@mmatakespodcast1idiot793 Excuse me? .. Did you just assume my gender. Comments like that make my hairy breasts leak. How dare you!

[@kelo77711]

This is one of my Favorite episodes ❤ God Bless 🙏

[@johnheterick7092]

Bra max is THE BLESSED FIGHTER in the world, GOAT STATUS, so charismatic, Cardio for days, so skilled, punches in bunches, accuracy near 100%, No bias, No BS, I'm Aussie and I believe he won both fights with Ivanoski no disrespect to current champ.

[@thedonton]

Max “at the end of the day “ Holloway

[@shaydenaugustus4938]

Max “it is what it is” Holloway

[@karlokunce3148]

Max "this and that" Holloway.

[@titoortiz9420]

Max “where dc fine ass at” cormier

[@brycemcelhaney4052]

Max is such a humble, down to earth guy. Can't not love the guy

[@shawnthompson]

Max : He's 9 now Brendan : To be 10... 11:10

[@augiebedolla1061]

Max is a hell of a guy... respect to him as a fighter and as a person.. you got a huge mexican fan base bro! And im one of them!Saludos from BAY AREA CA

[@illytree]

Max "What is that thing called... oh a scale" Holloway

[@MeechD11345]

"Daddest man on the planet", "it is what it is" "the best is blessed". You're welcome for the cliff notes

[@siegelife54]

Brendan, this is the best thing you do. Especially when you have UFC fighters on here. I couldn't finish the Mike Tyson video. lol

[@joeysigma8054]

100% this is why I respect max and all of the old timer's. Its about anywhere and anybody dosen't matter about size its about having heart.

[@sondimz9956]

I’ll be honest ....I’m extremely pumped for this episode

[@chiefpoupon5643]

Max is legit. Someone get this man the good dr. sponsorship already!

[@iFlickUpick]

I love that "I'll let the flowers blossom first and when it's done and then I'll smell them" Max Holloway

[@samholden1339]

Around 8:27 when Brendan talks about Carwin knocking his ass out in sparring 😂 I wish I could see that bruh

[@cosmicsea89]

At the end of the day it's the end of the day

[@puskas_baller]

and it is what it is unless he loses to volkanovski. then i guess it ain't what it is

[@nednoah1]

Brendan goes "you said you have grilled?" "I'll have that please" haha

[@DinoTorso]

What?

[@connormuckerman8101]

I don’t understand why this is funny to him either

[@rykerandfriends]

Love some of the guests!!! Far as it goes

[@matthewhodges460]

Max’s face when he said lemme feed you some fried chicken was classic Holloway

[@gabrielsilvas692]

His gladiator metaphor 😂😂 walking around with a scale oh no you're to heavy im outta here lmfao!

[@jrmiles5437]

Get Nate Diaz on and squash the beef, let Diaz give Schaub the old Stockton Slap like he did to Dana lol

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

Diaz 100% wouldn't do it. He has the power not this douche lmao Nate doesnt play this Hollywood hype beast shit like Brendan. Hence why they dont get along

[@jrmiles5437]

@@thedonofthsht76-58 a man can dream bud lol

[@mmatakespodcast1idiot793]

@@thedonofthsht76-58 yea ok dork

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

@@mmatakespodcast1idiot793 nates done 1 interview in 2 years with ariel. That's it. He ain't comin to Brandon's little show here🤣🤣 dork

[@Philllin]

i love how Max lives in the present and always says we'll see what happens and IT IS WHAT IS! that seems like the mindset to have in living life and not thinking about the future or past...

[@joshualoots2360]

Max has been one of the best fighters in the sport for a long time love his swag and mentality about how down to fight anyone he is very old school people need to get back to this instead of looking only for the rankings

[@jonanika9186]

Max Holloway vs Tony Ferguson has to happen sometime

[@thebestisblessed3435]

Max would touch him up

[@briantoosavage1990]

Shout out to Brendan for supporting small businesses instead of going to a fancy restaurant

[@freddygomez9386]

max “i hate watching tape on my opponent” brendan “yea me too” 😅😂

[@0ogie]

31:53 Bro, when they were talking about THICC boy I thought Max was gonna say, “There’s THICC boy then there’s DC THICC boy.” lmfao 😂😂😂 #blessed

[@ucelee3444]

The SLUR vs. The LISP

[@robsomner476]

You vs. a 10th grade math test. Fail.

[@isaiahwalls9188]

“Yeah I checked her out... it’s on.” Max : cd scratches in head😂 huh

[@JShadow6661]

Super cool how Brenden became even more successful post ufc!! And Max down to earth af!!!

[@walteredmund7808]

Love it. These guys are great

[@MB-wp2px]

Glad you fed him real food. That ramen episode was depressing to watch, felt like we lost a war or something.

[@guillermobay4980]

“ I tell my mom don’t sign a UFC contract” 😂 -Max

[@Dannutts]

Got to this comment like ??? Then Max said it. Lmao💀

[@SanyamJain1989]

I sincerely think that Max Holloway vs. Alexander Volkanovski is MMA's equivalent of Ayrton Senna vs. Alain Prost, who in the late 80s, early 90s were unarguably 2 of the best F1 drivers in competition. Good job Brendan. It's good that your show helps local businesses. Max is an all-time great. I hope to continue to enjoy his craft while he is still in competition. Came from nothing and made something of his life.

[@mitchking3348]

You can’t possibly find a more humble down to earth person who could also kill you with his bare hands lol. With his outlook on life and positivity he truly is “Blessed”

[@danielcastaneda4514]

They should have theo interviewing these fighters not this lesbian. Gang bruh

[@sbfsteven5008]

Haha that would be a random duo but I think they would for sure like each other

[@underdog209]

Go watch Theo's show then.

[@terrex07]

Youre way too butthurt bruh

[@jameconradi8269]

😂😂😂

[@liamrodl7230]

Today is Max Holloway day lol #TeddyAtlas🔥

[@humbertomoreno7537]

the fact that this men is only 29 years old and to look how much he has achieved talks about how good he is

[@harleyvisser]

This did not go long enough, could watch this all day with max