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.
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.
The fight fan who was punched by Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 has stated that he will not pursue legal action against the lightweight contender, but instead hopes to receive tickets to an upcoming UFC event. Tsarukyan's victory over Charles Oliveira was overshadowed by the incident, with UFC President Dana White initially expecting the fan to sue.
Arman Tsarukyan won't face legal action after appearing to punch a fan during his walkout at UFC 300, as the fan, Obed Ardon, has apologized and stated he won't file a lawsuit. Tsarukyan beat former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira by split decision in the event, marking his fourth straight victory and potentially setting him up for a title shot in the future.
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.
Brazilian commentators went wild when Alex Pereira knocked out Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, improving his record to 10-2 and potentially setting up a rematch later this year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alex Pereira defended his light heavyweight title by knocking out Jamahal Hill in the first round of the UFC 300 main event, taunting him in response to Hill's pre-fight trash talk. Pereira, who suffered a broken toe leading up to the fight, expressed his willingness to fight at UFC 301 in Brazil despite the injury. He emphasized the significance of the victory and intends to savor the moment before considering his next move.
Arman Tsarukyan explains that he tried to punch a fan who accosted him and made an offensive gesture during his walkout at UFC 300, stating that he would react the same way to anyone who showed him disrespect. UFC CEO Dana White commented on the incident, acknowledging the potential for legal repercussions and emphasizing the need for fans to avoid physical interactions with fighters.
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.
