Justin Gaethje demonstrated sportsmanship and grace following his loss in the “BMF” title fight at UFC 300 against Max Holloway. Despite the tough defeat, Gaethje congratulated Holloway on his performance and provided an update on his own condition.
Gaethje suffered a broken nose during the first round after Holloway landed a spinning back kick just before the round ended. The injury persisted throughout the fight, as Holloway targeted it with a series of punches. Nevertheless, Gaethje continued to engage Holloway in the octagon, even managing to knock him down at one point, though it was later ruled a slip.
The fight concluded dramatically in the final seconds when Holloway invited Gaethje to trade punches in the center of the cage. Holloway landed a powerful right hand that sent Gaethje to the canvas face first, ending the fight with just one second remaining.
While Gaethje may not have achieved the outcome he desired, he will still receive $300,000 for earning Fight of the Night honors. Holloway, who also received $300,000 for Performance of the Night, earned the respect of his opponent and the audience for his effort in the bout. Gaethje’s gracious response on social media highlighted his respect for Holloway’s performance and his appreciation for the sport.
As seen by photos, Mark Zuckerberg had a hilarious reaction to Max Holloway’s incredible KO victory.
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