Max Holloway Trains with the Best Muay Thai Fighter of All Time

[@JeffSainlarVisuals]

After his huge win over Calvin Kattar, What is next for Max?

[@nicholassantos5119]

Definitely deserves another title shot

[@JeffSainlarVisuals]

@@nicholassantos5119 Was that a different Max? Or just stylistically good matchup for him?

[@nicholassantos5119]

@@JeffSainlarVisuals i think it was kind of both tbh. That was definitely his best performance. But then again, i keep thinking about how volko mixed up his striking better with the leg kicks.

[@trillz518]

@@JeffSainlarVisuals BOTH! I feel the UFC meta has shifted, toward more cerebral fighting. (CKB's influence lol) Holloway from Volk 1, Volk 2, and Kattar are different better versions. Ortegas game evolved similarly, and others. It's an awesome Era seeing these guys pushed to their best versions. 👏. Volkanovski has a task ahead of him this year with Ortega then Holloway 3. He got a legacy waiting on the other side tho if he conquers them! 💪🏾💪🏾 2021 is a year to behold in mma.

[@pablogutierrez5035]

a rematch for the title he deserves it, his fight yesterday was awesome

[@RK_peace]

That explains those devastating elbows we saw on the weekend!!

[@qaaronrodgers2479]

Nah, this happened in 2016.

[@RK_peace]

@@qaaronrodgers2479 Well that explains it even more so as he looked far crisper and sharper in the fight than in this training video.

[@reth4761]

Casual, did you even watch the fight? Look at his hair, hair don't grow overnight

[@R_W103]

😂

[@briannodwll5423]

@@reth4761 why u guys always say casuals? I know so much and I don't don't call people casuals, u kbow most people who say it are casuals, I think u r to. Do u workout everyday yo be a fighter and study techniques in every fighting style to be a true mixed martial artist and enjoy feeling pain? If not then u could also say ur a casual, but we're all the same, some know more but if that guys watched all the shit u did he would know what u know about fighting, fighting is easy to learn if it's in ur blood and of not then just hard work.

[@karlito3123]

Max is Bangkok ready

[@xaviermacaymma]

Lol 😂

[@combatsportsaddict2334]

@@xaviermacaymma he actually is tho

[@nxvh9062]

Nah he isn't, he'd get kicked into oblivion

[@matthewbravo1263]

Word to Eddie bravo

[@tarunrawat2701]

Nah mate.. these thai fighters are just something else... always looking for brain damage but toughest out there

[@fanzi9]

Samart is genius, love seeing the respect Max has for him and his trainers

[@ives3572]

This is exactly why Max Holloway has drastically improved and even became a better fighter than he already is.

[@crunchyroll8756]

I think this might have happened a while ago? But he is always improving and he is always such a pleasure to watch.

[@SNIP3RSHEEP]

This was defo a while ago less tats

[@adrianors89]

look at his hair bro😂😂😂 this is years

[@qaaronrodgers2479]

Max looks super young in this. Lol It’s old

[@Jazzi860]

@@crunchyroll8756 2 years ago

[@akaragdollsvids]

MAX HAS IMPROVED SO MUCH.... I SEE THAT HE STARTED USING OBLIQUE KICK

[@usidemewilliams3303]

And elbows

[@isaiahrosser6073]

He has always used the oblique kick casual

[@akaragdollsvids]

@@usidemewilliams3303 ya man that elbow was brutall

[@thornadohq5048]

Did anyone else saw him use question mark kick. One of my friend sweared he sww max use question mark kick.

[@emirm96]

@@thornadohq5048 There was a question mark kick near the end of the 4th round as I can remember, it was near the cage, it was really subtle but I saw it too

[@alexferrara9287]

Been saying this for a LONG time. Elite MMA fighters such as Max, would benefit tremendously from training in Thailand with guys like Samart. Amongst other Thai legends that is.

[@Alohaonalani]

So awesome for these legends to share their knowledge. Not sure when this was taken but love seeing this after the Kattar fight.

[@dominicbiggs628]

max looks like a welterweight off season. damn hes a big boy

[@josephnissenson3252]

I remember when Woodley was champ he was in Hawaii to film a show and he dropped in to train with Holloway and Holloway was straight up bigger standing next to him

[@Iexb]

He looks like a featherweight

[@xv115]

@@Iexb I know right.

[@Richardson_mma]

@@Iexb he doesn’t look to big here but he does say he can get up to 185 when he’s at his biggest. FW will normally be naturally at around 170 give or take a few pounds

[@JoShiestyy]

You mean lightweight, which is his natural weight class

[@gj9877]

Training with Samart then wins 50-42.... Coincidence 😜

[@adrianors89]

bro this is so old 😂😂😂😂

[@christinejoiner6417]

@@adrianors89 this is like 2017

[@adrianors89]

@@christinejoiner6417 we in 2021 ?

[@christinejoiner6417]

@@adrianors89 yeah that's old

[@blakeandrews3613]

@@christinejoiner6417 ya that’s his point...

[@Kev80ification]

I now see where the elbows and knees came from Sat night. Incredible

[@khonyeleaglefergumedov9175]

yeah this video is like from 2010

[@headlights-go-up]

@@khonyeleaglefergumedov9175 yea its actually from 2016. and just because its from years ago means he didnt use what he learned here? dont be so stupid.

[@kingdragonite9460]

I believe this is what more MMA fighters need with fundamental striking. The Thai's got it all figured out, and it is called the "Art of 8 Limbs" for a REASON.

[@kingdragonite9460]

@H.E. Pennypacker Sure, they train it....but it's not authentic. Get it? When doing MMA, you have to diverse yourself to other forms of combat. You can't stick to one specific category. If you put on a full muay thai training circuit for a MMA fighter, I can guarantee you will see the difference in how a MMA fighter strike, compared to a legitimate full time Muay Thai striker. Fundamentals is key, just like all forms whether its BJJ, wrestling, etc.

[@Candyyycoatedlies]

well Muay thai is a basic striking for MMA

[@edwardsdanielalan]

i recently became obsessed with muay thai. glad to see max is training with the best. its really cool because hes in his prime and his striking is getting even better

[@mduduzinkomo9444]

The best is blessed

[@axlefoxe]

Man this makes so much more sense, man I want to see max teep now!!!

[@iwawewa]

same! samart's front teep would compliment max's style so well.

[@paragon1782]

Bruh imagine if he starts mixing in his jab with a teep like samart?!?! ☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️ Volk would be so fooked. I wanna see a teeping fighter in mma so bad now lmao

[@twotimetony78]

@@paragon1782 im gonna teep alot its useful

[@paragon1782]

@@twotimetony78 go for it. Just work on that aldo style single leg defense

[@twotimetony78]

@@paragon1782 yeah good advice..that limp leg? Was very effective for him

[@mirzasinggih]

The elbows holloway threw against calvin throughout the fight was one of the sharpest elbows ive seen thrown in an mma fight , no wonder

[@craigcassidy6078]

One this old clip, two you've haven't watched enough fighters if you think those elbows anything special

[@billcipher3946]

@@craigcassidy6078 The Thais throw the best elbows

[@thesatisfiedcustomer4869]

Great to see Max using more kicks and elbows and diversifying his attacks v kattar. I think he has the tools now to take back the title.

[@FlowLai]

Already should of won it the second fight. I find it interesting how no one is talking about Max's new kicking game that he's showcased in the second Volk fight and really refined by the Kattar fight. The way Max has responded to the first Volk loss is tremendous and inspiring.

[@mikeoxmells-grim796]

@@FlowLai Nah. He definitely won the fight overall as a whole. But if you adhere to the scoring system it's not at all unreasonable that Volkanovski won.

[@MarlonRodriguezmma8907]

Not a chance

[@jakesivilla9321]

Samart also has a KZbin channel if anyone is interested, really incredible stuff from an all time Legend of the sport

[@sventrogrlic6370]

This is real stuff of Muay Thai Box Training....not only Max is amazed!

[@jonathanrivera1359]

Now I see why he was in so good shape this last fight

[@taaruacuthers7010]

Greatest Fighting Legend of all Time💯💯👊👊... say no more🙏

[@tommcalpine6062]

Charles Olivera's game would match so well with training with Samaratt

[@Lorendrawn]

TBH Samart's style helps with every MMA fighter since he emphasizes clean basics and efficiency. He teaches you to use less muscle to get your power to the opponent via solid balance

[@liammoir8534]

Samart is a real legend 💯, shame Max didn't pop in when I was training there last year would of been awesome! 🙏 Not being a hater as I'm a fan of Max and I know his background isn't Muay Thai, but he's got LEVELS to achieve yet judging by this footage. However, that means even more room for growth and even more of a scary Max to come 💪 stay blessed people ✌️🤙

[@alexwong7324]

I really dig the training footage. A lot of training footage tends to be guys wacking away at the pads as fast as they can go to look cool for the camera. This looks deliberate and focused.

[@saidramadhan8390]

No wonder Max had alot of head movements. Tricks from the legend!

[@hellokatza]

Many people seems to forget the fact than more relaxed you are the more strong you hit so. 1 be relaxed to absorb the technique 2 because you execute the technique correctly you can achieve power

[@wabbadabdab5473]

Can see Max was really starting to turn the hip on the last few kicks in the clip. 👌🏽🙏🏽

[@andys6385]

Damn max knows what’s up most fighters go to tiger Muay Thai and stuff he know samart a legend

[@prostriking]

Quality video mate!

[@danielbianchi2246]

Max, awesome work ethic, wishing you only the best!

[@Septicaemic]

Samart is a legend! Max is a legend in making.

[@alivitaev8845]

That explains everything. Keep up the good work !

[@OJayOG]

0.41, used that against Kattar and landed a gorgeous headkick, Calvin didn’t see it coming, beautiful.

[@JeffSainlarVisuals]

0:41

[@hmzhus]

Muay Thai Max is a different beast

[@DexterHaven]

Conor needs to train there now. How to check leg kicks.

[@alanmartinezrodriguez884]

What a privilege. And hey, in 20 years young fighters will experience the same when they go to Hawaii to train with the by then legend Max "it is what it is" Holloway!

[@JuniorD1975]

What Max did against Kater was outstanding. One of the best MMA performances I’ve seen. Let’s not forget that he is still only 29! The Volkanovski 3rd match must happen 🥊🥊🥊

[@stopreadingthispleaz]

This has to have been SOME training if MAX is breathing heavy

[@balbock_2555]

I trained in thailand, its so hot out there and the humidity is sucking out every bit of sweat you have. Oh not forget the thai trainers are relentless, every time you getting comfortable they trick you and ad some new stuff to keep your mind working but man its fun

[@ohmymygod6666]

Thais are kinda old school in their approach to them hard work means HARD WORK

[@paulwhat322]

@@balbock_2555 exactly, it's so hot and humid it's hard to breathe.

[@hmzhus]

Max fell in love with his boxing in his last few fights, but i’m glad Muay Thai Max is back after the Kattar fight

[@chrisklitou7573]

This was in 2017

[@boygonewhoopdataZZ]

Dude gotta get some tips from Khamsing as well! Another evasive legend.

[@OLDMANNATHAN]

Kind of funny since Max is known for his incredible cardio and Samart opposite. Samart was just so agile and technical.

[@doransshield9176]

Samart had small lungs and had to juggle being a celebrity and high level fighter

[@trucle2050]

samart.the..best..muaythai.1

[@Arhereroy]

I am Thai and I can assure you that Samart is the best Muay Thai fighter of all time. in his heyday No one dared to punch him. Until he had to leave Muay Thai and turn to international boxing

[@Zero_Contact]

Finally!! Fighters training with real Gs in thailand.

[@sukisuzuki10]

I just love everything about him

[@faceman7966]

Muy Thai is so amazing!!!

[@tanderson1480]

Max’s body kicking is on point here 👌

[@rendraprakoso9459]

This man is a legend, samart P.

[@User-is2kf]

Samart Payakaroon is a legend in the muay thai fight world

[@StayBold]

Surprisingly not a click bait title

[@uzxe]

Max, it pays off congrats

[@mahfackerweed3996]

I’m Thai I’m so proud ufc world champion training in thailand

[@jukefast4279]

I met Samart years ago at a restaurant in Wichita ks. I was trying to explain to my friends that it was like seeing micheal Jordan just chillin

[@JeffSainlarVisuals]

Ha he really is

[@nanthipat1]

"Wow Max I love bro welcome to Thailand. Love Muay Tai

[@stocktonslap209]

these must be proud af to see those elbows from max. awesome to see.

[@argkex9091]

Samart was a good boxer too. Max's body frame is great for muay thai.

[@daniel-do1lx]

The nicest thing i saw today 🙏🏼😍

[@stufoo]

max went back to basics

[@davydebrycke6106]

His stamina is out of this world

[@roryvonmeyer2643]

Always amazes me that Max fights at 45. Dude looks huge.

[@Old299dfk]

Samart isnt just the best muay thai striker of all time, he's the best striker of all time. He proved that when he went into boxing. The mans a genius.

[@Greedy22]

I thought max was teofimo lopez based off the thumbnail😂😂

[@JeffSainlarVisuals]

They do look similar when he had that haircut

[@damiennorth159]

Lol i was tripping like why is teofimo throwing a kick 😂

[@GuysVille]

I just got back from a 4yr stint in Thailand...miss it.

[@scotoftheanarchic.7903]

Samart... Yes he is arguably the greatest, fantastic hands he was also a boxing World champion, very slick with his defence, would constantly sliip and move, check him out on Lawrence kenshins channel or muay Thai scholars. Plus loads others well worth watching, osu 🙏

[@roninbushitoろうにん]

This is all for show holloway is the beast for a reason

[@nahimbishop709]

max holloway finna take over now

[@obitriceforlife5771]

“It is what it is” we are on the Blessed Express hype train. For those who don’t know Samart here’s his resume: Muay Thai 102 lb Champion of Lumpinee Stadium in 1980 108 lb Champion of Lumpinee Stadium in 1980 115 lb Champion of Lumpinee Stadium in 1981 126 lb Champion of Lumpinee Stadium in 1981 1981 Sports Writers of Thailand fighter of the year 1983 Sports Writers of Thailand fighter of the year 1988 Sports Writers of Thailand fighter of the year 1981 Lumpinee Stadium Fight of the Year with Mafeuang Weerapon[4] 1982 Lumpinee Stadium Fight of the Year with Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn Boxing World Boxing Council World Super Bantamweight Champion (1986)

[@51dodoc]

I love how Samart doesn't care that Max is a world champion, he still correct every little mistakes no matter how small they are. Beginners, pro, world champion all his student are the same to him!

[@roninbushitoろうにん]

he don't need his expertise he has good coaches and this is all for show

[@51dodoc]

@@roninbushitoろうにん He has good mma coaches but when it come to muay thai none of them are even close to Samart.

[@roninbushitoろうにん]

@@51dodoc He's in UFC not muay thai

[@51dodoc]

@@roninbushitoろうにん Yes but this is a muay thai class given by arguably the greatest muay thai practitioner of all times.

[@thepennsylvanian9280]

Wow! Max is young yet and getting more vicious!

[@roronoazoro4963]

that guy is the greatest muay Thai fighter of all time

[@ChatRBz]

Hella respect from max to smart!!!!

[@OCMOOMOMO]

Max making smart decisions.

[@fightchase]

One of the amazing things about training in Thailand with these legends is that they train everyone basically the same. The fine-tune the basics. I trained with Samart and it was almost identical to this session.

[@lowkeysykes309]

This is gonna be great for max's stand up, if you thought he was good then he's gonna be legendary after this.

[@aledagaro8075]

he is good, a great fighter

[@vagabond4576]

Learning the Muay Thai art at least got him away from exposing the front leg which a standard boxing stance is susceptible to leg kicks. Good thing nobody exposed that part of his usual stance before learning in Thailand.

[@BB-fn2eb]

Fighting was his gift from God he was blessed

[@craigcassidy6078]

,, fuck that shit max hard work and dedication is what's at play here.. hes not blessed hes talented and hardworking. God got nothing to do with it.. and which god are you talking about 🤔

[@adamzoubi96]

i wish there was more footage of him training in Thailand

[@adgardos]

Sharpening those elbows!

[@zMxsh]

So this is where max sharpened his elbow attacks

[@franllejorodriguez5486]

Samart the legend muay thai

[@ayo30s]

This is really cool, Beautiful Actually! 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

[@Kirito-bm7jj]

Max ultra instinct 🔥🔥

[@Argooh]

Dismantles top of level UFC fighter with ease.. short training with Samart.. Exhausted.

[@eg12p34]

1:48 Guy is filming right under the "no camera" sign. 😂

[@JeffSainlarVisuals]

Haha good spot

[@mmatrunks8649]

The best boxer in the UFC baby

[@elmers2005]

What a treat

[@dubenstein6347]

This shows the level Max is on. He proves you can never stop learning. He let go and let his "guard" down to let this world in his career

[@heresthethingyouguys]

This is a younger Max

[@cornell833]

Max is the best in ufc 🤞💪🙏

[@fightclub1523]

Thats why they increased his Body Kick stats in UFC 4 in latest patch :O

[@andrealeoncini6326]

after the SHOW I saw vs Kattar I guess maybe is Max the one has some tricks to teach to the muay thai master !!

[@ElsaAndAnnie]

Good job!

[@steverubio6072]

Is this samart payakaron? Hope max learn his signature side tip kick.

[@viennabernstein249]

I'm just here for the skate boarding down the hall

[@truthenforcer763]

max is mad talented and would probly smash in pro thai boxing born to fight.

[@ChucksterOLove]

Them hands tho.... 😲

[@serj8652]

he is 1

[@JeffSainlarVisuals]

He had an unreal performance last night!

[@lebavu8260]

Respect ✊

[@JoseRamirez-fi2nf]

Max looking Bangkok ready