![]() "It's a good way to have people just be blown away, like, did this man just slap me?" Holloway uses this open-handed strike to shock his opponents. Holloway says that he likes to set up opponents with several jabs, then unleashes his right arm (which has his nickname, blessed, tattooed down it's length) in a vicious cross. ![]() The cross is a more powerful strike, using your rear arm. To perform the move, strike straight ahead with your front arm, aiming to strike your opponent with your first two knuckles. ![]() Use these strikes against a bag, or, in a controlled sparring setting, against an opponent. If you're a southpaw (left-handed), lead with your right. If you're right handed, put your left foot forward. Max Holloway's Top 5 Movesįor all of these moves, stand in an athletic stance with one foot slightly ahead of the other. Holloway is currently riding a 12 match win streak, with his last loss coming more than five years ago in 2013.īefore Holloway defends his title at UFC 231 on Saturday, December 8 against Brian Ortega, he stopped in to Men's Health HQ to show off the top five moves he's used in the Octagon to dominate opponents and ascend to champion status.Ĭheck out the video above to master the moves yourself to become, in Holloway's words, a "certified ninja." Just be ready to put in the work. He's used a mix of technical mastery of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai and undeniable swagger to rise through the MMA ranks. ![]() Holloway has amassed a 19-3 record over his seven-year career, making him one of the most successful combatants in his weight class. But it's clear that the 26-year-old fighter backs up his good fortune with a legit set of skills. Max Holloway will tell you he's blessed, which is hard to deny given his status as the reigning undisputed UFC featherweight champion. ![]()
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