The UFC previously released unseen footage from UFC 229, showcasing the in-fight conversations between Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and their corners, which thrilled fans. Such raw footage continues to captivate audiences, and recently, the UFC unveiled unseen fight footage from the iconic Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje matchup. UFC 300 was undoubtedly one of the most historic events ever, and it seems the UFC aimed to recreate that excitement before the year’s end with this newly released footage.
At UFC 300, Holloway delivered a spectacular knockout against Justin Gaethje, earning the ceremonial ‘BMF’ belt. Additionally, the win was also hailed as a knockout of the year.
“To give fans a closer look, the UFC recently shared exclusive highlights on its YouTube channel, featuring raw audio from Holloway’s corner. Their final instructions before the iconic moment were: “You’re moving backwards. No more moving backwards, Max.”
“No more moving backwards Max”
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) December 29, 2024
UFC just dropped audio of Max Holloway’s corner before his iconic KO on Justin Gaethje 👀 pic.twitter.com/hYpdt1Xh41
After claiming the BMF belt, Max ‘Blessed’ Holloway set his sights on the featherweight title against Ilia Topuria. However, at UFC 308, Holloway suffered the first knockout loss of his career, with Topuria becoming the first man to achieve the feat.
Daniel Cormier Calls Max Holloway’s KO Of Gaethje The Best Moment Of 2024
UFC 300 was one of 2025’s most thrilling events, with a stacked card. In the main event, Alex Pereira defeated Jamahal Hill with a first-round knockout, but Max Holloway’s last-second KO of Justin Gaethje stole the show. Moving up to lightweight, Holloway landed a right hand at 4:59 of Round 5, securing an unforgettable victory. UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier dubbed it the Knockout of the Year, calling it one of the most iconic moments in recent memory. Cormier said,
“I don’t usually do this [rest his head in his hands], but I did when I saw it… Nothing gonna top that for me.”
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During the interview, Cormier recreated his stunned reaction to Holloway’s knockout, holding his head in disbelief. The incredible finish left both him and fans in awe. Now, fans are excited to see Holloway compete at 155 lbs after his permanent move to lightweight.
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