UFC 300 Shocker: Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway – A Battle of Giants
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s 300th mega event is set to present a showdown that has stirred the MMA community to its core. Justin Gaethje, the reigning “Baddest Motherfucker” (BMF) champion, is slated to defend his title against former featherweight kingpin Max Holloway. This clash, scheduled for April 13th, is more than just a fight; it’s a narrative about legacy, power, and the relentless pursuit of glory.
Gaethje, with a professional record of 23-4, is known for his explosive striking and never-say-die attitude. His path through the lightweight division has been marked by breathtaking knockouts and jaw-dropping brawls. Conversely, Holloway, the Hawaiian striking maestro, boasts a record of 23-7. Renowned for his exceptional boxing skills and indomitable spirit, Holloway’s move up a weight class has raised both excitement and concern among fans and fighters alike.
BREAKING NEWS:#UFC300 will have Jim Miller vs Bobby Green and Justin Gaethje vs Max Holloway for the BMF Title at Lightweight pic.twitter.com/Cx1rbuWKfo
— danawhite (@danawhite) January 17, 2024
From an entertainment standpoint, Gaethje vs. Holloway is the best fresh Gaethje matchup possible.
Agree or disagree?
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) January 17, 2024
Am I the only one that hates the idea of Holloway vs. Gaethje?
— Stephie Haynes (@CrooklynMMA) January 17, 2024
Dana White seeing PFL’s announcement (Holloway v Gaethje is in his back pocket) pic.twitter.com/xPHaxWVa9X
— Ben Davis (@BenTheBaneDavis) January 17, 2024
Maybe I’m just a worrier but it seems to me that fighting Justin Gaethje is the most painful possible way for Max Holloway to be reminded, again, that he’s not a lightweight.
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) January 17, 2024
If you hate the Gaethje v Holloway booking, you should literally just quit watching the sport
— Jakob🧞♂️🐉☀️ (@JAKEYMMA) January 17, 2024
Not trying to be negative and I’ll still watch BUT we have seen Max Holloway at 155 against Dustin and it was clear that the size difference played a HUGE factor!!! Love both guys but it’s gonna be a hard task against Gaethje. #UFC300 #MMA #UFC #BMF @arielhelwani @connerburks
— R (@RossMc22) January 17, 2024
Gaethje vs Holloway, you kidding me!? Absolute banger! Can’t wait to watch that one…I’ll be cageside for #ufc300
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) January 17, 2024
How Imma be watching Gaethje taking years off Max Holloway’s life and ending his career: #UFC300 pic.twitter.com/qQZm57t4DA
— Mᴀʀᴛʏs Hᴀɪʀʟɪɴᴇ (@MmaUnderdogs) January 17, 2024
Max Holloway in The UFC:
28 bouts
93 rounds
2,120 Significant strikes absorbed.
Never knocked down.
Never finished by strikes.#UFC300— Andy Hickey MMA (@AndyHickeyMMA) January 17, 2024
https://t.co/NKA3Rh2K8H pic.twitter.com/iEl6bnGsLw
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) January 16, 2024
Max Holloway after fighting Justin Gaethje: pic.twitter.com/yoTH5YyCOb
— Ethan (@fightexpert_) January 17, 2024
#OnThisDay in 2021, Max Holloway gave us a truly iconic performance in the UFC Octagon 😍
The best is @BlessedMMA baby 😎 pic.twitter.com/nXZOTkQIj3
— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) January 16, 2024
Max Holloway realising he’s taking too many right hands and Justin Gaethje when he breaks his hand on Max’s chin: https://t.co/jpDVAgVqgb pic.twitter.com/Dr4835UZ9U
— OOC MMA (@oocmma) January 17, 2024
Gaethje is gonna kill Holloway 😭😭
— Jesse (@JesseValles18) January 17, 2024
Holloway vs Gaethje is an absolutely great fight, but I like Max too much to ever risk him getting the Tony Ferguson fate
— Kaiser 𑀤𑁂𑀯𑀸𑀦𑀁𑀧𑀺𑀬 (@kaiser1400) January 17, 2024
Justin Gaethje vs Max Holloway!🔥
I hate fights like these. Max is my guy but Gaethje has been looking like precision chaos lately.
— II.II (@kryticworldwide) January 17, 2024
HOLLOWAY VS GAETHJE !?!?! https://t.co/bideVtenlP pic.twitter.com/TdpCtHCZBR
— 🌴ᴛʜᴇᴀʀᴛᴏꜰᴡᴀʀ🌴 (@TheArtOfWar6) January 17, 2024
“Max Holloway has no power”
Explain this morons pic.twitter.com/HcVj6QCfBw
— Ben Davis (@BenTheBaneDavis) January 17, 2024
My thoughts on Max Holloway v Gaycheese being announced pic.twitter.com/C3T94hqNLJ
— Ghanaian Pivot🥚 (@Brexit442) January 17, 2024
'MAX HOLLOWAY TEEING OFF ON GAETHJE OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! MAX HOLLOWAY TKO'S JUSTIN GAETHJE' pic.twitter.com/5bDQdLRnY3
— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) January 17, 2024
Justin Gaethje when he has to put down Max Holloway for the BMF title pic.twitter.com/y1imVrH9uC
— ᴍᴍᴀ ᴍᴀʀᴄᴜs 🏝️ (@mmamarcuss) January 17, 2024
Two months ago Justin Gaethje said he does not want to fight Max Holloway…
Kind of sad tbh😐 pic.twitter.com/1nZZ6UrABD
— MMA CHICK🧜🏼♀️ (@MMACHICK_) January 17, 2024
Current #UFC300 lineup:
Justin Gaethje vs Max Holloway
Zhang Weili vs Yan Xiaonan
Charles Oliveira vs Arman Tsarukyan
Deiveson Figueiredo vs Cody Garbrandt
Bobby Green vs Jim Miller
Jiri Prochazka vs Aleksandar Rakic
Calvin Kattar vs. Aljamain Sterling
Cody Brundage vs Bo Nickal— Nolan King (@mma_kings) January 17, 2024
People act like there's no history between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje when there is. Max Holloway will take his revenge for what Justin put him through in this clip. pic.twitter.com/wpKQciOrTk
— AWUREDO (@AOUREDOO) January 17, 2024
Justin Gaethje after feeling the first flurry of punches from Max Holloway: pic.twitter.com/vzW8EnXFtb
— ᴍᴍᴀ ᴍᴀʀᴄᴜs 🏝️ (@mmamarcuss) January 17, 2024
Justin Gaethje x Max Holloway for the BMF title
&
Jim Miller x Bobby Green
… both added to UFC 300, per Dana White. pic.twitter.com/ZKl3ORD3Up
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 17, 2024
This the mf that's supposed to beat Justin Gaethje??? Max Holloway is not that guy 😭 #UFC300 #UFC297 pic.twitter.com/rjqEQnUoBm
— Jam (@Iswhatis1) January 17, 2024
gaethje and holloway after going 5 rounds with each other
pic.twitter.com/LjnBp2btrK— Conner Burks (@connerburks) January 17, 2024
UFC 300 with Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway – Scheduled Matches
- Title fight for the BMF belt: Justin Gaethje (c) vs. Max Holloway
- Strawweight title match (women): Zhang Weili (c) vs. Yan Xiaonan
- Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan
- Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Cody Garbrandt
- Bobby Green vs. Jim Miller
- Jiri Prochazka vs. Aleksandar Rakic
- Calvin Kattar vs. Aljamain Sterling
- Cody Brundage vs. Bo Nickal
The buzz around this matchup is palpable. Gaethje’s ferocity versus Holloway’s finesse paints a picture of an epic encounter. Can Holloway withstand the power of a heavier and harder-hitting opponent? Will Gaethje outmaneuver the tactical and precise striking of Holloway? These questions are on every fight fan’s lips.
UFC 300 is not just about this headline act. The card is stacked with intriguing matchups, including the strawweight title fight between Zhang Weili and Yan Xiaonan, and a highly anticipated bout between Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan.
As the countdown to UFC 300 begins, the MMA world eagerly awaits what promises to be a historic night of action. Will Gaethje solidify his BMF status, or will Holloway prove that skill and heart can triumph over brute strength? Only time will tell.
