UFC 300: Max Holloway beats Justin Gaethje with ‘KO of the century’

Holloway, 32, gained the commemorative BMF title, awarded to the UFC’s ‘baddest’ fighter, and the outline couldn’t be extra apt contemplating Holloway, who was set to win the bout by determination, risked defeat in favour of entertaining the followers and chasing a knockout.

“After we had been sat in a room and we got here up with the concept of BMF, tonight is what that belt was constructed for,” stated White.

“There must be an image of that struggle within the dictionary if you search for BMF. It was unimaginable. That is why Max Holloway is beloved.

“Tonight was a career-defining second for a man who’s already completed nice issues – one in all, if not the, greatest featherweight ever.”

The footage of the knockout already has greater than 10 million views on social media, with the UFC capitalising on its reputation by sharing the video worldwide – one thing the promotion not often does following pay-per-view occasions due to broadcasting contracts.

Holloway’s exploits additionally earned him $600,000 (£481,000), with the Hawaii fighter incomes the efficiency and struggle of the night time bonuses.

Regardless of the acclaim, Holloway says the knockout ranks because the second-best second of his profession, behind his win over Brazil’s Jose Aldo in 2017 for the featherweight title.

In victory, Holloway, nicknamed Blessed, extends his UFC file to 22 wins from 29 fights throughout 12 years within the promotion.

“That is what the BMF is thought for, however to begin with I wish to change the title to Blessed Man Without end,” stated Holloway.

“If that is not a BMF second I do not know what’s. That is the kind of stuff you do to etch your title within the historical past e book.”

Holloway stated he has “a variety of choices on the desk” following the win over Gaethje, however he’s focusing on a match-up with featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.

“It seems like El Matador is doing the whole lot he can to flee the bull within the pen, however first issues first – relaxation,” stated Holloway.

“I received my stunning spouse, stunning household right here. We’ll simply chill, brother.”