UFC 300 was one of this year’s most monumental events, delivering a stacked card filled with unforgettable bouts. Among the highlights was the electrifying clash between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje. Now, months after the showdown, newly surfaced audio from the fight has captured fans’ attention, sparking fresh excitement and discussion.
Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje fought each other for the BMF championship and the ‘Blessed’ won via KO. In the new video, fans saw the conversation between Holloway and his coach. The coach asked the fighter to step forward and go for a finish and that’s exactly what the former featherweight champion did.
In the final moments of their epic battle, Holloway called Gaethje to the center of the Octagon, inviting him to stand and trade blows. This electrifying exchange delivered a spine-tingling moment that fans will remember for years. Despite comfortably leading on the scorecards, Holloway showcased his warrior spirit by giving Gaethje one last opportunity to go all out.
“No more moving backwards Max”
UFC just dropped audio of Max Holloway’s corner before his iconic KO on Justin Gaethje 👀 pic.twitter.com/hYpdt1Xh41
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) December 29, 2024
After the fight, Holloway gave an incredible post-fight interview and revealed his utmost respect for the ‘Highlight.’ According to the Hawaiian star, Gaethje would have also done the same in his position in the fight. The fight, the buzzer-beater knockout, the mutual respect between the fighters, as for fans, everything was perfect at UFC 300.
Dana White’s legendary reaction to Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 300
Ahead of the fight, Justin Gaethje was already en route to fight for the UFC lightweight title. However, he still took the risk in order to entertain the fans. On the other hand, the incredible win opened up the opportunity for Max Holloway to fight for the featherweight title. Since the fight, the buzzer-beater exchange has gone viral, and fighters all over the world have tried to recreate it.
Dana White reacts to Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje (via X)Throughout its history, the UFC has provided some of the biggest combat sports moments of all time. After the fight, CEO Dana White was extremely satisfied with the matchmaking. He couldn’t contain his excitement while talking about the finishing sequence during the post-fight presser.
He’s got the fight won, and he’s in there with one of the most dangerous guys in the f*cking business, and he says, ‘Let’s do this.’ And they f*cking oblige and they go in. One second left and then a knockout like that. That’s like movie sh*t….People always ask me what I do, I sell holy sh*t moments for a living. That was the ultimate holy sh*t moment of all time.
Dana White via UFC 300 post-fight presser
Following the fight, Justin Gaethje has opted to take his time to recover from the devastating knockout. Meanwhile, Max Holloway went on to face Ilia Topuria at UFC 308, where he suffered a knockout loss to the reigning champion. Despite the defeat, Holloway still maintains his fan following due to his immense respect for the MMA community.
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