Expert analyst Danny Martin takes us through a technically driven career narrative of the living legend Max Holloway.
Walk Like a Champion
Adaptability is one of the most important traits for any elite fighter, but its broad range of meaning opens the door to a myriad of applications. Being able to make adjustments or reads on an opponent in the midst of an ever-changing battlefield requires a significant amount of poise, clarity, and depth of skill to execute effectively. For example, a fighter might become predictable with the rhythm of their jab-cross and so the opponent is able to adapt to the rear hand punch by slipping their head off the centerline and time body shots off the jab.