Max Holloway's instant backstage reaction video surfaces after iconic UFC 300 Justin Gaethje knockout

Max Holloway may have delivered one of the most iconic knockouts the world has ever seen and a video has now surfaced of his instant reaction whilst backstage.

‘Blessed’ had everything stacked against him heading into his UFC 300 bout against Justin Gaethje on April 13. Despite competing in a higher weight class against one of the most vicious fighters to ever grace the octagon, Holloway showed exactly why he’s one of the greatest fighters of his generation.

To celebrate his big win, Max Holloway shared a behind the scenes look at the aftermath of UFC 300. The footage saw Holloway share moments with former UFC champion Kamaru Usman, Gaethje’s coach Trevor Wittman, and comedian Theo Vonn after his triumphant night in the cage.

While undergoing medicals, Holloway discussed the fight on a phone call immediately following the victory.

“That last 10 seconds was for you. All week, you told me, ‘Just throw,'” Holloway said. “All week.”

“I was hurting him. I was hurting him but if anything, a hurt lion’s more dangerous. Everytime I hurt him, he had the craziest look in his eyes. I was like, ‘F*** this.’ I ain’t trying nothing dumb.”

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Having completely outclassed Justin Gaethje for the entirety of the fight, Max Holloway just needed to coast to the finish line. Instead, with 10 seconds remaining on the clock, the Hawaiin pointed to the center of the octagon and lured his opponent into one of the most memorable knockouts the sport has witnessed, landing the finishing blow with just one second left on the clock.

All signs now point towards Holloway competing for the unbeaten Ilia Topuria’s featherweight title next. Although his plan is to return to 145, the 32-year-old now finds himself ranked within the top 10 at lightweight–which is regarded as one of the most stacked divisions in the UFC.

Check out Max Holloway’s behind the scenes footage below.