Justin Gaethje faced what many are calling one of the most brutal knockouts in UFC history at UFC 300…
With his parents witnessing the terrifying moment live – from the crowd itself.
Gaethje encountered early adversity, when a spinning back kick from Holloway broke his nose.
However, Gaethje displayed his trademark resilience – keeping pace with one of MMA’s greatest strikers.
In the final moments of the fight, Holloway called for both him and Gaethje to exchange blows in the center of the octagon, until the final bell.
Gaethje accepted the challenge.
And then, with about one second left, Holloway landed a vicious overhand right that sent Gaethje crashing to the canvas.
It was one of the most spectacular and, at the same time, terrifying knockouts in UFC history.
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And, well, Gaethje’s parents were in the stands as well – witnessing their son getting knocked out.
The video below may be upsetting to some viewers, especially those who are parents themselves:
Justin Gaethje’s parents react to him getting knocked out by Max Holloway 🙁
(via. YT / @TimwelchMT) #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/TJRiwqGmu4
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 15, 2024