WATCH: “Max Holloway effect” – UFC fighters go WILD with ‘swinging and banging’ in final seconds of Apex fight; fans react

In the waning moments of their battle at the UFC Apex, featherweight fighters channel their inner 'Max Holloway.' 

WATCH: “Max Holloway effect” – UFC fighters go WILD with ‘swinging and banging’ in final seconds of Apex fight; fans react

The last moments of the final round saw David Onama and Jonathan Pearce trade vicious blows at UFC Vegas 91 (via YouTube/X)

UFC Vegas 91 saw a multitude of great fights on the card. One of them was David Onama vs. Jonathan Pearce. The featherweight fighters went all out with a bang against each other. They unloaded a flurry of punches as the clock ticked down. It reminded everyone of Max Holloway’s throwdown with Justin Gaethje.

Against the durable Pearce, Onama showcased his ever-improving skillset. He repeatedly reversed positions on the ground and battered his opponent with strikes whenever they were standing. It was a hard-fought battle that pushed both men to their limits. With the win, Onama improved to 4-2 in the UFC’s featherweight division. His thrilling fighting style and unorthodox personality have already turned him into a must-see attraction.

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The last 10 seconds were an attempt by each fighter to secure the KO victory. No one could get the desired KO from the flurry they landed. The judges’ scorecards saw Onama get a unanimous decision victory. This was a remnant of the recent UFC 300 bout between Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje. Holloway recently battled Gaethje in an epic BMF title fight on the historic UFC 300 card. Both of these fighters are regarded as elite strikers, and they didn’t disappoint.

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The fight lasted five rounds, with Holloway clearly having the upper hand. But in the final seconds of the fight, Holloway pointed to the center of the octagon and invited Gaethje to brawl. This resulted in a last-second KO of Justin Gaethje and a KO victory for Max Holloway. Holloway earned a $600,000 bonus for this performance as well.

Fight fans reacts to David Onama and Jonathan Pearce’s wild last seconds of the fight

From explosive knockouts to wild brawls after the bell, UFC Vegas 91 had it all. The action-packed event at the UFC Apex delivered drama, chaos, and plenty of jaw-dropping moments that set social media ablaze. David Onama’s thrilling unanimous decision victory over Jonathan Pearce was a prime example. Both featherweight fighters went wild in the last seconds of the fight.

Fight fans reacted to Jonathan Pearce vs. David Onama
Fight fans reacted to Jonathan Pearce vs. David Onama (via X)

Fight fans took to social media to showcase their reactions to the intense event. Some fans compared it to the BMF fight between Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. Others stated that this was a desperate attempt to secure a KO. A subset of fans felt that this type of performance was a welcome addition to the fights. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

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UFC Vegas 91 gave the MMA world plenty to talk about, and that really is what the sport is all about. The fighters pour their hearts into the cage and entertain the fight fans in the process. 

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