All articles tagged with #justin gaethje
Paddy Pimblett says he’ll stand and trade with Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, bucking the grappling-heavy approach and aiming for a finish within three rounds, with the win potentially setting up a title-unifier bout with Ilia Topuria.
Ilia Topuria's manager indicates Justin Gaethje is the closest contender to a UFC lightweight title shot, surpassing Paddy Pimblett, with ongoing discussions about potential matchups and rankings influencing the next title fight.
Kamaru Usman believes three key factors contributed to Justin Gaethje's KO loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300: the failure to make necessary adjustments during the fight, a spinning wheel kick that broke Gaethje's nose, and two eye-pokes suffered early in the contest. Despite Gaethje's strong preparation and weight cut, Usman feels that making adjustments and taking Holloway down could have changed the fight's outcome. Gaethje, in good spirits, congratulated Holloway and acknowledged his performance bonuses.
Max Holloway claimed the "BMF" title with an epic knockout of Justin Gaethje in the final seconds of UFC 300, prompting the UFC to release a slow-motion view of the knockout. Holloway is now the third man to hold the BMF title and has called for a shot against newly minted featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.
Despite losing to Max Holloway at UFC 300, Justin Gaethje's resilience and determination in the face of physical pain and exhaustion should be appreciated, as it takes two BMFs to give us a great BMF title fight. The article also highlights Jiří Procházka's unwavering belief in himself during his UFC 300 fight, emphasizing the importance of appreciating the losers in sports.
UFC commentator Joe Rogan declared Max Holloway's knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 as the greatest of all time, praising Holloway's performance and legacy. Despite being moments away from a unanimous decision victory, Holloway opted to brawl with Gaethje and knocked him out with a flush right hand one second before the end of Round 5. Rogan emphasized that Holloway's preparation and performance in the lightweight division showcased his greatness, solidifying his status as one of the greatest fighters of all time.
UFC commentator Joe Rogan hails Max Holloway's knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 as the greatest of all time, emphasizing the circumstances and timing of the finish. Holloway, a former featherweight champion, moved up to lightweight for the fight and delivered a spectacular performance, earning praise from Rogan for his preparation and resilience. Rogan believes the knockout enhances Holloway's legacy and solidifies his status as one of the greatest fighters in the sport.
Former UFC champion Max Holloway released behind-the-scenes footage showing his arrival at T-Mobile Arena, a friendly exchange with Mark Zuckerberg, and his immediate reaction after knocking out Justin Gaethje to win the UFC's "BMF" belt. Holloway called Gaethje to the center of the cage in the final 10 seconds and landed an iconic knockout, solidifying his status as a top contender in both the featherweight and lightweight divisions.
Max Holloway's knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 has been hailed as one of the greatest knockouts in UFC history, with the moment captured in iconic images by cageside photographers. Despite being ahead on the scorecards, Holloway took a risk in the fifth round, inviting Gaethje to stand and trade, ultimately delivering a single punch knockout with one second left, sending Gaethje crashing to the canvas and igniting a frenzy among fans and fighters.
Max Holloway's knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 left UFC stars and fans shocked, with UFC CEO Dana White calling it one of the greatest moments in company history. Video clips of live reactions from fighters watching the knockout were shared on social media, showcasing their astonishment at the buzzer beater finish. The knockout has sparked discussions about what's next for Max Holloway in the MMA world.
UFC 300 saw Kayla Harrison's impressive octagon debut with a win over Holly Holm, Max Holloway's historic knockout victory over Justin Gaethje, Arman Tsarukyan's competitive win over Charles Oliveira, and questions arising about the future prospects of Oliveira and Gaethje as title contenders. Additionally, Alex Pereira's remarkable rise in the UFC continued with a successful light heavyweight defense, solidifying his status as a force to be reckoned with in the promotion.
Justin Gaethje, despite suffering a gruesome broken nose and a dramatic loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300, showed sportsmanship by congratulating his opponent on Twitter. Gaethje's loss dashed his hopes for a title shot, but he still earned $300,000 for Fight of the Night.
Justin Gaethje releases a statement after being knocked out by Max Holloway in the closing moments of their fight at UFC 300, congratulating Holloway and expressing good spirits despite the loss.
Max Holloway secured an epic knockout victory over Justin Gaethje in the final seconds of their UFC 300 lightweight bout, claiming the BMF (Bad Motherf---er) title. The intense fight, which UFC president Dana White hailed as a "holy s--- moment," saw Holloway land a decisive right hand on Gaethje just one second before the end of the fifth round, sealing his 26th MMA career win and earning widespread acclaim for the thrilling showdown.
Max Holloway reflects on being counted out as a UFC 300 underdog before delivering a last-second knockout of Justin Gaethje, asserting that people needed to be reminded of his capabilities. He expressed willingness to engage in a slugfest and emphasized his readiness to face any opponent in any weight class. With various options ahead, including a potential return to featherweight, Holloway is poised for significant opportunities following his career-defining victory at UFC 300.