Max Holloway’s knock down record stays intact despite viral Justin Gaethje moment at UFC 300
Max Holloway's 'zero knockdown' record remains unblemished even after Justin Gaethje appeared to have landed a knockdown on Holloway at UFC 300.
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Max Holloway's "zero knockdown record" is unblemished (via Imago/X)
UFC 300 was a spectacular event in the organization’s history. MMA fans watched excitedly as their beloved fighter Max Holloway traded punches with Justin Gaethje. One talking point about the fight happened when Gaethje appeared to have knocked Holloway down. However, the stat remained unchanged: Holloway has zero knockdowns on his record.
The former featherweight champ endured everything Justin Gaethje threw at him, withstanding several powerful punches. He fell once after Gaethje landed a clean right hook, but it wasn’t counted as a knockdown. Holloway got up immediately, falling on his bottom and not his back. It showed the incredible chin that’s become Holloway’s trademark.
Despite the sequence, Holloway had won each round before that. He finally finished Gaethje in the last second of the last round. For his effort, Holloway earned a $600,000 bonus, while Gaethje took home $300,000. ‘Blessed’ has now gone through an incredible 33 professional fights without ever being knocked down. This is a remarkable accomplishment, especially considering the elite-level opponents he has faced throughout his career.
Max Holloway would soon return to training with this fight behind him to prepare for his next challenge. Several options lie ahead, with one fight particularly promising: Ilia Topuria has called out Holloway, with Topuria’s featherweight belt on the line. One thing is certain – his remarkable “never knocked down” record is still intact. Only time will tell if any other opponent manages to break the incredible streak.
Max Holloway claims that he ‘slipped’ after Justin Gathje punched him
Max Holloway has cemented his reputation as one of the toughest fighters in MMA. His performance against Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 was proof of this. Despite getting beaten by the heavy-handed BMF champion, Holloway never hit the canvas. Or did he?
Max Holloway talked about his fight during the UFC 300 post-fight press conference. He talked about many things, including his apparent knockdown by Justin Gaethje. Holloway denied the knockdown.
O yeah… That was a slip, it was a slip… What are you talking about?Max Holloway via the post-fight press conference
While other fighters might have crumbled under Gaethje’s onslaught, Holloway seemed only to get stronger as the fight wore on. It was a performance that cemented his status as one of the toughest competitors in the sport. Now he stands as the BMF champion, winning a fight that truly inspired the spirit of the ‘Baddest Motherf****r.’ Performances like these make the MMA community remain excited about whatever happens next in the Hawaiian fighter’s career.
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