Joe Rogan shared a bold take on what he believes stands out as the greatest knockout in UFC history.
Joe Rogan, a veteran UFC color commentator, has seen all the highs and lows of what mixed martial arts entails during his broadcasting career. He's seen everything from high-flying knockouts, back-and-forth gladiator fights and slick submissions in the Octagon while sitting cageside.
Since his UFC color debut, Rogan has treated fans to insightful commentary and lively reactions to some of the best moments in the promotion's history. Daniel Cormier, Jon Anik and Rogan are currently considered the UFC's No. 1 broadcast team, and there are no signs of them splitting up anytime soon.
Rogan has seen most of the UFC's wildest knockouts of all time, but one alone tops his list.
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Joe Rogan labels Max Holloway's BMF KO as the UFC's all-time best finish
Rogan didn't hesitate after watching Max Holloway knock out Justin Gaethje at UFC 300.
“That's the greatest knockout of all time,” Rogan said during the UFC 300 broadcast. “With so many people discounting him, with so many people thinking he was outgunned, with so many people thinking he wouldn't stand a chance against Justin Gaethje's firepower.
“The fact that he called for that with ten seconds left in the fight and turned the lights off on one of the most dangerous men to ever fight in the sport. The fact that he did it like that, too, that he pointed to the center of the octagon, pointed to the ground and said, “Let's throw down here,” and then put Justin Gaethje to sleep with one punch. In a fight where many people thought he would be outgunned. Where a lot of people thought he was going to get hurt.” (h/t MMA Weekly)
Holloway knocked out Gaethje with one second on the clock in the fifth round of their BMF title fight at UFC 300. He still holds the BMF championship despite a loss to UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria earlier this year.
Max Holloway looks ahead to a recovery in 2025
Holloway is targeting a return to the Octagon in 2025 as a lightweight, following a post-UFC 308 statement that he will never fight at 145 pounds again. There have been a few top names thrown around for potential opponents, including a rematch with Gaethje and a possible clash with two-time foe Dustin Poirier.
Holloway is the UFC's third BMF titleholder in the promotion's history, following in the footsteps of Jorge Masvidal and Gaethje. Masvidal's clash with Nate Diaz at UFC 244 introduced the BMF title to the masses.
Holloway's knockout at UFC 300 may never quite be matched, and for Rogan, the victory stands alone when looking at the UFC's all-time great knockouts.
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