Mixed Martial Arts-Holloway's "BMF" knockout cements UFC's dominant position


Apr 13, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Max Holloway (blue gloves) fights Justin Gaethje (red gloves) during UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

(Reuters) - Max Holloway's epic knockout of Justin Gaethje with just one second left on the clock in Las Vegas on Saturday again cemented the Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) status as the dominant player in mixed martial arts, despite some strong challenges from competitors.

The fact that the title on the line -- the "BMF" or "baddest m***********" belt -- at UFC 300 was simply an invention to pit fan favourites against each another in violent brawls does not take away from the moment; arguably, it adds to it.

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