By the Numbers: Gaethje vs. Holloway

Rarely does a contest evoke fervent spirit based on pure entertainment value, removing the need for flashy promotion or contrived narratives. Justin Gaethje-Max Holloway epitomizes this notion to a T. Whether it gets staged as an undercard bout, a marquee attraction on a UFC Fight Night or even in a nondescript parking lot encounter, tickets would undoubtedly sell out like hotcakes. The added allure of the flagship BMF championship serves as the proverbial icing on the cake and elevates the stakes dramatically.

In this upcoming UFC 300 contest on Friday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Gaethje will put his BMF championship on the line, having captured it with a second-round knockout of Dustin Poirier in July. Meanwhile, Holloway embarks on his second foray into the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s 155-pound division, riding the momentum of a two-fight winning streak following victories over Arnold Allen and Chan Sung Jung.

Armed with their seasoned acumen honed through numerous high-stake battles, the impending clash ensures a collision imbued with gripping intensity and a white-knuckle experience for the combatants involved. With that, a look at some statistical points that shed light on the upcoming battle:

6: Gaethje ranks sixth on the list of most knockout wins in the lightweight division with six of them.

60.83: Gaethje has exhibited a 60.83% significant strike accuracy, which is the second-best in the 155-pound bracket.

72.6: In his one-sided domination against Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, Gaethje displayed a 72.6% significant striking accuracy, which occupies the No. 10 spot on the divisional ranks.

45: Gaethje, a revered leg kick specialist, landed 45 of them against Poirier during their first encounter, good for fifth-most ever in a lightweight bout.

12: With 12 fight night bonuses, Gaethje occupies the No. 8 spot on the UFC’s all-time list.

21: Holloway has rattled off 21 victories in the UFC, which ranks eighth on the company’s all-time list.

10: Holloway has 10 victories by knockout or technical knockout.

13: Between January 2014 and December 2018, Holloway embarked on a 13-fight winning streak—the third-longest streak in UFC history.

11: Holloway has received 11 fight night bonuses, which ranks 10th on UFC history.

7:26:10: Having accumulated a staggering fight time of 7:26:10, Holloway is third on the list for the highest aggregate fight time in the organization’s history.

3,197: Holloway tops the list for most significant strikes landed in UFC history with 3,197. He also ranks first in total strikes landed with 3,441.

20: With 20 wins inside the 145-pound bubble, Holloway tops the list for most victories in UFC featherweight history.

11: Holloway has recorded 11 finishes at featherweight, putting him in the top spot all-time at 145 pounds.

312: The 32-year-old Holloway registered a striking differential of 312 against Calvin Kattar at UFC on ABC 1, the best single-fight mark in UFC history.

445: In the same fight against Kattar, Holloway set the record for significant strikes landed in a fight in UFC history with 445 of them.