Fans Brutally Mock MMA Fighter Trying to Recreate ‘Max Holloway Moment’ and Failing

An amateur fighter tried to recreate BMF champion Max Holloway's iconic 'stand and bang' moment from UFC 300.

Fans Brutally Mock MMA Fighter Trying to Recreate ‘Max Holloway Moment’ and Failing

Fighter fails miserably after trying to re-create the Max Holloway viral moment (via X)

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At UFC 300, Max Holloway shocked the world by delivering one of the most iconic knockouts in recent MMA history. He battled Justin Gaethje in a five-round war for the BMF title, dominating the fight with superior striking. Despite leading, Holloway invited Gaethje to brawl in the center, landing a stunning knockout in the final seconds.

The crowd erupted with deafening noise as Gaethje dropped face-first, while Holloway shouted in celebration, arms raised triumphantly high. The wild exchange instantly went viral, captivating fans and fighters with its raw intensity and drama. As a result, fighters globally began mimicking the move, using center-octagon exchanges to make bold, unforgettable statements themselves.

During Saturday’s American Kombat Alliance 48 event, Byron Walker faced Glen Norman in a thrilling amateur welterweight clash in Marksville. Norman pointed confidently to the canvas, inviting a strike, and Walker responded with a thunderous right hand straight to the chin. The punch froze Norman like a statue, leaving him dazed and defenseless in the middle of the cage before falling.

Walker followed with two clean shots, knocking Norman out cold and ending the fight with a highlight-reel knockout moment. It was a failed attempt to recreate Holloway’s iconic UFC 300 moment, drawing mixed reactions from fans across the fight community. The Hawaiian superstar had earlier warned that anyone copying his move must fully commit and never retreat when it truly matters.

In his last fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, Holloway repeated the move in the final thrilling seconds of the battle. Poirier initially accepted the challenge, ready to stand and bang, but after taking damage, he chose to clinch and play it safe. ‘The Diamond’ later admitted it was overwhelming, and he didn’t want a knockout loss in his final UFC appearance.

Fight fans react to a fighter failing to recreate Max Holloway’s iconic moment 

Max Holloway’s latest win at UFC 318 proved his elite status, bouncing back strong after a tough loss to Ilia Topuria. He now targets a rematch with Topuria, this time in the lightweight division, aiming to avenge his previous crushing defeat. Despite other contenders, the ‘Blessed’ believes his fanbase and exciting style guarantee more pay-per-view buys than any current lightweight fighter.

Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 300
Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 (via X)

Confident and focused, Holloway insists another title shot makes sense, both competitively and financially, for the UFC and fans. Nevertheless, his ‘stand and bang’ in the middle of the octagon moment went viral this weekend. Here are some reactions from fans on the latest viral video about the fighter’s failed attempt to Holloway’s moment.

As expected, many fans made fun of the fighter and brutally mocked him through countless memes across various social media platforms. Several fans mentioned how it was a miserable and embarrassing attempt to replicate Max Holloway’s recent iconic knockout moment.

Nevertheless, despite the backlash, this probably won’t be the last time someone tries to recreate Holloway’s unforgettable knockout scene. Fighters from all around the world get inspired by such legendary moments and often attempt to emulate them proudly.

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