UFC 300: Max Holloway beats Justin Gaethje, earns $600,000 In Bonuses

On a historic night at UFC 300, Max Holloway emerged victorious over Justin Gaethje in a thrilling battle that had fans on the edge of their seats. Holloway's impressive performance earned him not only the win but also $600,000 in bonuses, solidifying his status as one of the top fighters in the world.

The fight was a true test of skill and determination, with both fighters giving it their all in the octagon. Holloway's superior striking and relentless pressure proved to be too much for Gaethje to handle, leading to a TKO victory in the third round.

In the lead-up to Saturday’s UFC 300 fight card, UFC CEO Dana White announced that the fight-night bonus awards would be increased from the usual $50,000 for the events to a historic high of $300,000. Holloway and Gaethje, who are both known for their all-action styles, were immediately seen as the front-runners to capture a share of those bonuses.

The matchup between Holloway and Gaethje, a former interim UFC lightweight champion, was contested at the lightweight limit of 155 pounds. Gaethje’s BMF title was on the line. The bout took place on the pay-per-view portion of the UFC 300 fight card.

Alex Pereira retained his UFC light heavyweight crown in the headlining bout with a knockout win over former UFC 205-pound champion Jamahal Hill. In the evening's co-main event, UFC strawweight champ Zhang Weili held on to her title thanks to a decision win over Yan Xiaonan. Former UFC featherweight champ Max Holloway also made his mark on the card, scoring a last-second knockout over Justin Gaethje to claim the BMF title in a lightweight scrap, and that's just scratching the surface of an event that was packed with thrills from the first matchup of the night.

With the pair swinging wildly, burning the final remnants of their energy following a gruelling five rounds, it was Holloway who connected hardest, sending Gaethje crumbling to the canvas with one second remaining.

The sold-out crowd at the T-Mobile Arena burst into a deafening roar, while TV cameras showed wowed expressions on the faces of fighters watching on at octagon-side.

UFC commentator Joe Rogan described the finish as the "KO of the century", while the promotion's president Dana White likened it to a "scene from a movie".

The $600,000 bonus was well-deserved for Holloway, who put on a show-stopping performance that will be remembered for years to come. His victory at UFC 300 cements his legacy as a true champion and sets the stage for even greater achievements in the future.

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Sarah H 

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