MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC 300 BMF title fight between former interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje and former featherweight champ Max Holloway , who’s moving up to 155 pounds for the second time in his career. Justin Gaethje UFC 300 preview Staple info: Height: 5’11” Age: 35 Weight: 155 lbs. Reach: 70″ Record: 25-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC Last fight: Knockout win over Dustin Poirier (July 29, 2023) Camp: ONX Labs (Denver) Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing Risk management: Good Supplemental info: + BMF belt holder + Former interim UFC lightweight champion + WSOF lightweight title + NCAA Division 1 All-American wrestler + 20 KO victories + 1 submission win + 9 first-round finishes + KO power + Improved striking acumen ^ Shifting combos and counters + Accurate left hook + Hard leg kicks + Strong inside the clinch ^ Heavy hips and good dirty boxing + Strikes well off the break + Good wrestling and scrambling ability Max Holloway UFC 300 preview Staple info: Height: 5’11” Age: 32 Weight: 155 lbs. Reach: 69″ Record: 25-7 MMA, 21-7 UFC Last fight: Knockout win over Chan Sung Jung (Aug.
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Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway prediction, pick: Who’s leaving UFC 300 as BMF? – MMA Junkie