Max Holloway says he ‘had to be perfect’ to beat Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 | ESPN MMA

ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto speaks with Max Holloway on the UFC 300 Post Show about his highlight-reel knockout of Justin Gaethje in the final second of their BMF title fight that nets him $600k in bonuses.
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[@SD-fo4rv]

Him still saying Alex deserves a rematch is incredible max is my 🐐

[@ialec0]

after Ufs 300 I think he might be mine too

[@RenzaissanceTV]

Max will keep fighting till he gets his 1, even if max becomes champ in FW or LW, max gonna keep fighting Alex 😂😂

[@Alexrivers30]

Yeah man hiw can u not love this guy

[@xanderblaze]

​@@ialec0 ah yes Max, my fav UFS fighter

[@stevensinmusic]

Mine too

[@DatBoiGloomy]

Max doesnt even look like he just fought a 5 round WAR😂

[@killa9478]

His leg looking crazy but thats it

[@JW-28]

Against Gaethje too. Gaethje rearranges faces in every fight he has.

[@pppaulmff9291]

​@@JW-28proves precision > power. Justin always wants to disfigure his opponents...

[@ibrahimrashad4296]

The damage on his legs

[@user-br7sf6ng1j]

​@@ibrahimrashad4296not more than ur heart 😂

[@sy12]

Max balances out the ugliness of overboard trash talk and disrespect. Impossible to dislike. Great for the sport. That was the most legendary moment in ufc history. Truly blessed.

[@84knucks05]

It's gonna be super hard to top that one!! Instantly the most iconic moment!! And I'm not sure anything comes close!

[@BillyBob-wq9fl]

Except for his accidental eyepokes.

[@84knucks05]

@@BillyBob-wq9fl those eye pokes were severely exaggerated due to the spinning heel kick to the nose 2 minutes earlier

[@kpahporte235]

Broz, that's why he's one of my favorite, same reason while I Fuxez with Mighty Mouse

[@shaun5047]

Topuria looking like “OK didn’t know you could do that”.

[@christoffer5875]

Would be pretty stupid not knowing he could do that considering hes done it so many times

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

@@christoffer5875 What knock out a 155er?

[@PinkHitMe]

I was not familiar with your game

[@shaun5047]

@@christoffer5875lol I must have missed the times he finished multiple guys at lightweight.

[@shaun5047]

@@PinkHitMe wut

[@LongCity]

This dude is so self aware. Always giving props where they are due but, also, recognizing his own greatness. Could be the most liked fighter ever, by fans, fighters, and media.

[@danieldarby9953]

He went Gear 5 at the end.

[@Ziggyvu]

Why are we here?….

[@patthanasayaraj2091]

His signature toe-to-toe taunt just made BMF history

[@MMANerd27]

Iv done it in ufc 4😂

[@skuxboy6377]

CEMENTED TOP 5 ALL TIME!

[@billwoods7578]

Top 5 of what?

[@itsyeboi631]

@@billwoods7578 Top 5 guys who deliver on the Hype

[@tacodaddy4309]

Oh dude. A few cement trucks full.

[@JW-28]

Max is one of the UFC GOATs for sure. He would have been even if Gaethje beat him. Max has been a savage for a long time.

[@user-cg2cw9sf7r]

Agreed !!!!​@@itsyeboi631

[@neelamdas1494]

See how he is still not shitting on topouria and in a way defending his reaction is what makes him so loved. Dude is a pure soul and a violent mf inside octagon

[@86lanzo]

Great to see Max say his biggest moment is still beating Aldo in Rio...dude trained 5 years to beat Aldo so it definitely makes sense

[@Justanotherguypodcast]

Gaethje being someone else’s highlight reel and Hill being forced to take sweet dreams is why this ufc 300 card was simply the greatest

[@DIOSUBLIME]

But the fact is Gaethje is the human highlights for this, max porier they all have a 1 single boring fight, but gaethje hasn't, also watch all his losses are all fight of the year or fight of the month fight of the night, is absurd

[@TroubleOnTheWaters]

The most BMFest BMFer to ever BMF

[@LiarSlayer01-gb7en]

Rematch Gaethje soon. Justin didn’t show up.

[@supremeclientele83]

Blessed Man Forever

[@erikb776]

@@LiarSlayer01-gb7en He showed up but got his face cracked in round one

[@anthonylynch423]

@@LiarSlayer01-gb7enI’m sure gaethje would say different. Max won over 5 rounds. Not like he just got caught or something

[@Kennyisamalekaren]

@@LiarSlayer01-gb7enwtf did Justin do to deserve a rematch?? Bro is a full level below max 😂 that wasn’t a war that wasn’t a close fight😭😭 they only went to war the last 10 seconds and max knocked him out bad but before that max was completly outclassing Him

[@spicysokka]

this is the cleanest and most unscathed he’s looked coming out of a fight in YEARS. And this was supposed to be the one where he would get battered the most by the large majority of fans

[@madmtbbiker]

Max went god mode tonight!

[@swim4757]

He poker mode as well

[@sasquatch8268]

@@swim4757cry 😂

[@cerberus2654]

​@@swim4757 crybaby😂

[@joshuaericsantos3552]

​@@swim4757 Still crying 😭

[@user-br7sf6ng1j]

​@@swim4757lol u clowns are insufferable

[@Jpeezy305]

Blessed Man Forever!

[@user-rd9cq5rk3e]

Stay at 155 max you got this

[@daking8378]

Not when Islam's the champ there.

[@willjimenez9013]

You just never know

[@gggttt2590]

Yeah but he should fight against topuria. I think he is a nightmare for Topuria.

[@ashleigh3021]

Islam is a bad matchup for him.

[@nutmegriot209]

Good fights for him there. Oliveira & Poirier rematches. Fiziev is a great striker, would be interesting.. and Bobby Green (fast hands)

[@osatoharuna]

MAX GOATED AFTER THAT

[@nicowins]

I agree Sir

[@acedbridge5651]

He Was goated way before that, this just cements his legacy even more, literally no one walks away with no damage when fighting Justin expect max

[@user-rd9cq5rk3e]

Feel like I've gotten to know him by watching every thing he's got on KZbin my new favorite fighter I called this all week

[@lebraa]

Max handles wins very well. Nobody walks out not hated by mma fans after retiring people like KZ

[@Ibrahim1066]

Love Max, he's always called out everyone, been gracious in victory and has given us highlights for the ages. An absolute class act and legend. Hawaii, you have a king, and he's blessed!

[@maninblack9857]

Not a scratch on his face lmfao. True BMF

[@rickdeckard9810]

No losers this fight. 👊

[@derrickschultz9625]

For gaethje to still be able to go hard after an eye poke for each eye, he’s an animal

[@algicharekar7310]

My man

[@teleportdinero]

gaethje put his head down and practically begged max to knock him out

[@PBNJ95]

@@derrickschultz9625and he got his nose broke at the end of the first. I knew if Max didnt get caught with a Gaethje bomb he would win he is just the better fighter and it showed.

[@Kennyisamalekaren]

No losers in this fight? This fight was completely 1 sided 😂😂 Justin for sure was the loser of this. Outclassed for a full fight then knocked out. Bro is not a winner 😭

[@anasshahid224]

Man wow!!! That KO by Max Holloway was absolutely insane!! He invited Justin Gaethje to throw it down in the center of the octagon, and getting the KO in the last second! Insanity 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MMAVoodoo]

Iconic fight on the greatest card ever.

[@jucxox]

From Waianae, Hawaii ❤

[@gerardbonggo5401]

Max ‘10secs 🤜🤛’ Holloway

[@KCee984]

He shifted into his final form in rd 5 and got the job done 🔥😮‍💨

[@lupehn]

Taporia looked shook

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Jerome has become a global treasure, good man. Gotta appreciate all the entertainment throughout the years.

[@cram2979]

Bro got Kurama tattood on left arm, looks incredible

[@liveyourlife4565]

bro, i just realized it's Kurama hahaha

[@joshuaericsantos3552]

Gear 5 Hoodie too

[@jesseritchie9282]

Came out with Gear 5!

[@astrodax2753]

Max is such a lovable humble guy man. He speaks as if Justin gave him the opportunity as if he doesn't doesn't know that he's the most accomplished fighter on UFC300 being a four time world champion and one of the greatest FWs in history!

[@theone8878]

He scared ilia so much. He beats ilia in my opinion.

[@21DMN]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@russdemello8029]

💯 ez $

[@DynastyIcon]

but you didn't think that 48 hours ago.. did you❓🤔 Max's bandwagon is pretty full this morning i see

[@Masheen]

@@DynastyIconA lot of hardcore fans were picking Holloway.

[@MoralesAlex805]

I’m starting to believe Hawaii has something sort of mana thing going on that gives this man this special ability, strength and stamina.

[@Balaji___]

To be the best you gotta beat the best and the blest is blessed

[@xPhenom41x]

It is what it is! Blessed is best!

[@towerz_og8297]

The best is blessed 🙌🏽

[@Jonathan-lm7wy]

Appreciate this man while he's here

[@sethkelley50]

Two Amazing Exciting Hall of Famers Fighting in Their Prime. Delivering A Fight/Ending that will Hold A Top Spot on Peoples Greatest Moments of all Time in Combat Sports. Amazing.

[@Thug_Nose]

3:52 how can you not love this guy. Great humility

[@mrpapito8890]

Coldest (last second) KO in MMA history… 🥶

[@solarpoweredafricanvegansp178]

Max, literally could be the next Connor, if the UFC gets behind him after this. I know Dana is happy af, what Max did, is what Dana dreams about all day in that brain of his.

[@DistanTThunder2]

Having one of your most liked fighters also be a winner. Of course it makes complete sense.

[@GanjahMacK]

Max VS Connor, people would eat that up. Connor is the poster boy for trash talking, chasing the bag, while being able to knock you out cold with one punch. Max is the poster boy for respecting the sport, building your legacy, and being able to take you into the deep end and just drowning you with combos until you give up or until you’re saved by the bell. The ol “Good VS Evil” never gets old.

[@mithunnair8587]

Bro is HIM🎉

[@geeemqu]

Max "At the end of the day, it is what it is" Holloway!

[@anaxemurderer5094]

Max is one of a kind !

[@ARCAwolfgang]

legendary!!

[@dontyoudarenoobme]

Domination baby lets go Blessed

[@JUJI5000]

He unlocked the nine tails chakra

[@9OH9LCS]

Max always throws down ! Thank you for the goosebumps Man that was historical to witness !

[@buchoonyiagu1505]

I love both max case and outside max 💪🏿

[@dennismyl6686]

These 2 men did this for the audience. Awesome.

[@xcoolthefoolx]

BLESSED MAN FOREVER!

[@motsy15]

Max has to be on the Mount Rushmore of pound for pound fighters.

[@z06drip31]

Scary part is dude only 32 years old just getting into his prime yet I always thought he was older I feel like we have yet to see the best of max with a prime body and he’s way sharper and smarter this fight was amazing so proud of max he deserved it props to Justin to straight dog warrior went out on his shield no quitter # respect

[@Chopper140]

He’s like fighting a metal spring

[@jcgjcg3844]

Max is the best he deserves everything he gets he earned it by hard work, and the one guy who never whines and complains.

[@Jamesb-jo6lo]

The best is bless

[@solohere5608]

Blessed Man Forver🔥

[@AB-hi6ru]

Ty

[@JOHNAYE808]

Max the first mma fighter with a signiture move ! Lets go

[@smcd7779]

Got to love Max

[@diegosaavedrasaavedra2364]

I love Max so much 🥺

[@bohana8082]

Topuria- "Oh God" 😂😂 Lessss goooo!!!👊🤙

[@Shadowban_tv]

Let’s go Max!!!!!

[@HaHaroni]

The silence about the eye pokes is deafening.

[@rohan8952]

Max literally beat him up for 5 rounds and also knocked him out Cold 🥶

[@Brett.1984]

Your a beast and a role model holloway.

[@SL4PSH0CK]

oh man that be cool seeing Max in japan sure be seeing the JP VLOG

[@mikedavidson9578]

My new fav fighter!

[@user-us8wp5wj8g]

Blessed max forever

[@felixrcandelaria]

Love Max!

[@dominicdemicco961]

Unbelievable

[@butterboy9027]

What a very special KO thanks Max Holloway

[@scotth4747]

Max is living his best life! A real BMF!

[@SkydrawnIV]

Extremely humble giving massive props to his opponent. Unlike Armen, he was very disrespectful.

[@godlymajins]

English not his first language. He’s not a bad guy

[@iamclydieCS]

yess

[@cyborg2196]

No man! Max has no chance against gaethje. He has short hands He has no power His chin will be cracked by gaethje Gaethje is a beast, he is so powerful for max. Gaethje's leg kick is a problem for max Max will be the next Tony Ferguson AND I BET MAX WILL BE KO'ed BEFORE THE BELL IN ROUND #5😂

[@httr-moco-land4691]

Love him❤❤❤

[@ZawMai-qp7bt]

What a cool guy🎉

[@Gamma_Hydra]

Max wearing the gear 5th Luffy pullover! Nice. Max went gear 5th for sure. Legendary.

[@walterreed5849]

this fight and ko moment has to be in the hall of fame next year!! do not wait til he retires enshrine that moment IMMEDIATELY.

[@ericmarshall8097]

Waianae no ka oi. Bless Man Forever!

[@user-shinehawks]

They deserve more than 300 000 when UFC is most interesting, most dangerous most skills most emotional than boxing ..... They deserve more more

[@bullyboy131]

Gotta rematch with Dustin!

[@hadenbaillie1833]

Max def got options,blessed exspress

[@nmisoo]

That spinning back kick was money!

[@benmcreynolds8581]

Max is probably the best ambassador for this sport. It's proof that you can be one of the baddest men on the planet & also be one of the most genuinely nice & liked individuals as well. *it's crazy he just went thru that 5 rnd battle with Justin & comes out looking clean, unfazed on the other end of it. That's beyond impressive. On top of the historical performance he just put on.. It's mind boggling

[@user-zq8xr2qd6e]

Max is an amazing dude overall..

[@FatherFirst]

Max is him. The 🐐

[@krisnaneruda186]

Bro is such a good guy and fighter it’s crazy. Hawaiians are good people in general for the most part

[@84knucks05]

Greatest moment in ufc history!!! Prove me wrong!

[@outsideinnature5467]

how is it in

[@iliadimitrov5377]

Congrats

[@Marwan-uv1fc]

Well deserved the New BMF

[@sebfettel]

Certified Banger

[@kishankudtarkar4382]

Give this man 2 title shots both 145 and 155

[@SL4PSH0CK]

Yea Justin geths caught by the spinnin back kick, tho i agree w/ max not sure if it even hurt Justin. great bout! both are warriors

[@zaahierstanley955]

Long Live Max

[@aR73823]

KO of the year, fight of the year, what a moment

[@OHANA-BEACH-SUITES]

CONGRATS!!!!🎉🎊🎈🍾

[@stuart4860]

BMF is a wake WEE belt..... max is a beast

[@CASADELSOULVIDMIXTV]

Flower Shorts Holloway unlocked 👏🥋🤩