Max Holloway Showcases Leg Injury Post-UFC 300: “He Kicks Hard!”
The Price of Victory
Max Holloway, now holding the symbolic BMF title, endured a price for his recent triumph at UFC 300. In an electrifying face-off, Holloway emerged as the third BMF champion, sealing his victory over Justin Gaethje with a knockout that occurred in the very last second of the match. This win has swiftly found its place in the annals of the greatest fight endings, catapulting Holloway to astronomical stardom.
The Aftermath of Battle
During a recent Q&A session on his Kick stream, Holloway addressed fans’ curiosities, including inquiries about the condition of his leg post-match. Known for delivering some of the most formidable leg kicks in the MMA universe, Gaethje landed over 30 on Holloway throughout their title bout. Revealing a heavily bruised leg on live stream, Holloway remarked it was an improvement from its initial state post-fight.
“The Guy Kicks Like a Mack Truck”
“He beat me up,” Holloway candidly shared, showcasing his injuries. “My calf, it’s much better. Much, much better. My leg is a lot better, but it’s bruised. Isn’t it crazy? That dude kicks like a Mack truck, brother. He kicks hard as hell.”
Fortunately, Holloway’s resilience saw him through the onslaught of leg kicks, allowing him to counter with his own offensive maneuvers. Despite leading on the scorecards, Holloway chose to exchange blows in the final seconds—a decision that led to one of the most memorable moments in UFC history.
Max Holloway shows off the leg damage he sustained from Justin Gaethje’s kicks
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Eyeing the Featherweight Title
Holloway now sets his sights on a featherweight title match against the reigning division champion, Ilia Topuria. The potential bout has been fueled by back-and-forth banter, particularly after Topuria agreed to the match on the condition that Holloway’s BMF belt is also at stake.
Having lost his title to Alexander Volkanovski and failing to reclaim it in three attempts, Holloway views Topuria’s recent knockout victory over Volkanovski as a new pathway to the belt, bypassing the need to defeat Volkanovski again.
For fans enamored with Gaethje’s punishing leg kicks, revisiting some of his fights from his WSOF days comes highly recommended.
Max Holloway during his Kick stream Q&A on his leg condition post-UFC 300 fight against Justin Gaethje: “He beat me up. My calf, it’s much better. Much, much better. My leg is a lot better, but it’s bruised. Isn’t it crazy? That dude kicks like a Mack truck, brother. He kicks hard as hell.”
