Max Holloway scored one of the greatest KOs in history at UFC 300.
New footage captures the devastating impact as Gaethje collapses face-first onto the canvas, his body limp after Holloway’s perfectly timed strike at 4:59 of the fifth round.
Slow-motion replays reveal the sheer force of the punch, with Gaethje’s head snapping back before he crumples, underscoring the severity of the knockout.
Backstage clips show Holloway celebrating with his team while Gaethje, dazed but resilient, later embraces him in a heartwarming display of respect.
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Fans on X erupted at the footage’s release. “That angle makes it look even crazier—Gaethje didn’t stand a chance,” one wrote, while another marveled, “Max turned it into a movie scene. Unreal.” The visceral imagery reignited debates, with some calling it the greatest KO ever, echoing Joe Rogan’s live commentary.
Holloway’s audacious decision to trade blows despite a likely decision win left fans in awe, cementing his legacy as a warrior who defines the BMF spirit.
