Ilia Topuria threatens to bypass Max Holloway for his first UFC featherweight title defense, insisting that he decides who, when, and where he fights. Topuria has suggested that he would only fight Holloway if the BMF belt is on the line, prompting Holloway to fire back. Topuria has hinted at offering the title shot to Brian Ortega instead, expressing his desire to hold both the BMF belt and a divisional title simultaneously. He also aims to fight in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas, with a potential matchup against Ortega.
Ilia Topuria is eager to fight Max Holloway at The Sphere, but only if the "BMF" title is on the line, claiming that he had been asking for the fight before Holloway's recent win. Topuria, who recently claimed the featherweight title, is open to fighting Holloway because of the BMF belt, but is not interested otherwise. He also expressed interest in fighting in Spain and hinted at a potential rematch with Alexander Volkanovski.
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.
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.
MMA Junkie's "Spinning Back Clique" panel discusses the significance of UFC 300, including Max Holloway's BMF title win and potential future moves, notable lightweight bouts and bookings, Alex Pereira's successful light heavyweight title defense, Zhang Weili's strawweight title defense, Kayla Harrison's dominant victory, and other major storylines from the event.
Dana White announces Conor McGregor will fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303, while Islam Makhachev will face Dustin Poirier in the main event at UFC 302. Additionally, the UFC 117 fight between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen will be added to the UFC Hall of Fame's 'Fight Wing' as part of the Class of 2024. Mark Coleman, a UFC Hall of Famer, gives an interview backstage at UFC 300.
UFC 300 saw Alex Pereira retain his Light Heavyweight title with a first-round knockout, Zhang Weili defend her Strawweight title, and Max Holloway claim the "BMF" title with a stunning knockout. Potential future matchups include Pereira vs. Ankalaev, Weili vs. Suarez, Holloway vs. Topuria, Tsarukyan vs. Makhachev/Poirier winner, and Nickal vs. Dolidze/Hernandez winner.
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.
Charles Oliveira expresses disappointment at not being able to finish Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300, losing via decision. He had hoped to challenge for the lightweight title with a win but now plans to regroup and come back stronger after a tough fight. Tsarukyan extends his winning streak and may be in line for a No. 1 contender bout, while the current champion, Islam Makhachev, is set to defend his title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302.
UFC CEO Dana White praises Max Holloway for his last-second knockout victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, calling it the "ultimate holy s*** moment" and a career-defining moment. White lauds Holloway's decision to trade shots with Gaethje in the closing seconds, elevating him to a new level of stardom in the MMA world and earning him the "BMF" championship. The fight was awarded Fight of the Night, and White believes it will be hard to surpass as the Fight of the Year.
Alex Pereira retained his light heavyweight title with a first-round knockout of Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, despite being hit with an illegal strike. Pereira explained that he didn't want to break his flow and capitalized on the moment to secure the win. The victory extended his win streak and added another chapter to his unique MMA career. Pereira's close friendship with coach Glover Teixeira and the tension between him and Hill added intrigue to the matchup, culminating in a viral celebratory pose after the knockout.
UFC president Dana White was amazed by Max Holloway's knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, calling it the "ultimate holy sh*t moment of all time." Holloway, a former featherweight champion, moved up to 155 pounds and secured a dramatic knockout with just one second remaining in the fight. White believes the fight embodied the spirit of the BMF title and praised Holloway's performance, indicating that it elevated him to a new level in his career.
Dana White announces Conor McGregor will fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303, while Islam Makhachev will face Dustin Poirier in the main event at UFC 302. Additionally, the UFC 117 fight between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen will be added to the UFC Hall of Fame's 'Fight Wing' as part of the Class of 2024, and UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman gives a backstage interview at UFC 300.
UFC CEO Dana White announced that Conor McGregor will make his comeback against Michael Chandler in the main event of UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas, marking McGregor's return to the Octagon since his leg injury in July 2021. The fight, set at 170 pounds, follows their coaching stint on "The Ultimate Fighter" in 2023, with McGregor holding a 22-6 record and Chandler coming off a submission loss to Dustin Poirier in November 2022.
Max Holloway claimed the UFC's ceremonial "BMF" belt with a wild knockout victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, solidifying his status as a certified BMF. Holloway's dominant performance and dramatic knockout have positioned him for potential title fights in both the featherweight and lightweight divisions, as he called out both Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev. The fight showcased Holloway's exceptional skill and determination, culminating in a career-defining moment and a clear highlight of the event.
