Got *one* more second to go
Sensationally, there was just ONE second left on the clock when Holloway landed the KO shot.
He dared Gaethje to stand toe-to-toe in the centre of the cage and throw down and no one could have expected that.
Truly one of the most remarkable stoppages of all time.
Holloway KO’s Gaethje
Max Holloway has just SLEPT Justin Gaethe with TWO seconds of the fight remaining.
An incredible right hand after a wild flurry, which he invited on, closed the show.
Holy s**t!
Gaethje vs Holloway – Round 5
Chants of “Gaethje, Gaethje, Gaethje” ring throughout the arena after the final restart of the fight.
Holloway partially lands a head kick but Gaethje takes it well. Gaethje efts hurt again and eats a huge flurry of shots against the cage.
But he survives the storm and continues to plod forward.
The dome of the bloodied Gaethje was rattled again by another straight right a few moments later.
A wild flurry between both men ensues after Holloway demands they stand and bang.
Gaethje is out!!!!
Gaethje vs Holloway – Round 4
Holloway is picking his shots well whereas Gaethje is coming forward with reckless abandon.
A huge uppercut from Holloway rocks Gaethje fellow fan favourite brushes it off and goes back to headhunting.
A beautiful slip and counter from Holloway draws a big reaction from teh crowd with two minutes of the round remaining, As does the follow-up knee to the dome of Gaethje.
But Holloway gets put down on a knee for the first time in his career by right hand a few moments later, much to the shock of fans in attendance and those watching around the world.
Olivia Martin is a dedicated sports journalist based in the UK. With a passion for various athletic disciplines, she covers everything from major league championships to local sports events, delivering up-to-the-minute updates and in-depth analysis.
