Mark Zuckerberg was stunned by Max Holloway’s spectacular knockout victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300.
Holloway appeared on track for a decisive victory on Sunday morning after a storm fight with Gaethje for the BMF belt.
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But rather than raise his arms in triumph and move out of harm’s way, “Blessed” chose to place himself directly in the line of fire.
As the ten-second snap sounded, Holloway pointed to the ground, signaling he wanted to trade hell for leather down the stretch.
Gaethje, true to form, was keen to oblige as both men let their hands fly.
During the furious exchange, the Hawaiian brawler landed a huge right hand that sent Gaethje crashing to the canvas face-first.
UFC President Dana White described it as “the greatest sacred moment of all time” and Zuckerberg’s cageside reaction summed up that feeling perfectly.
Eagle-eyed fans spotted the Facebook founder with his hands on his head and mouth wide open as Holloway scored the knockout.
Immediately afterwards, White said of the fight: “It was incredible. This fight drained the life out of everyone tonight.
“The next two fights, everyone was sitting there looking dead, it was a huge adrenaline rush.
“People always ask me what I do, I sell sacred moments for a living.
“It was the ultimate shit moment ever. If you were at home, if you were at a bar, or if you were live tonight, there’s no bigger shit than that.
“That’s why Max Holloway is loved – and Gaethje. How many times have you seen a fight when you know the guy is winning, they click the ten second thing, then the guy throws his hands up and just moves?
“He won the fight and he’s there with one of the most fucking dangerous fighters in the business and he says ‘let’s do this’ and they both oblige.
“There’s one second left and a knockout like that is like shit at the movies.”
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