“They all been embarrassing” – Failed attempt at iconic Max Holloway sequence in UFC Edmonton brutally trolled by fans 

UFC flyweight star Amir Albazi attempted to recreate Max Holloway's iconic moment in his recent fight against Brandon Moreno.

“They all been embarrassing” – Failed attempt at iconic Max Holloway sequence in UFC Edmonton brutally trolled by fans 

Amir Albazi recreated Max Holloway’s UFC 300 gesture (Image via MMA Fighting/X)

UFC Fight Night 246 unfolded last night in the vibrant city of Edmonton, Canada. Despite facing some pre-fight challenges, the night delivered a night of thrilling bouts. The highlight of the evening was the main event, featuring an intense showdown between Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi. Interestingly, Albazi recreated the iconic Max Holloway gesture of pointing decisively to the canvas.

Max Holloway, the former UFC featherweight champion, created an iconic moment during his fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. In the match’s final moments, Holloway confidently pointed his fingers down to the canvas, challenging Gaethje to engage in an exchange. It was at this moment that the Hawaiian fighter knocked out the ‘Highlight,’ solidifying the moment in UFC history.

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At the recent UFC event in Edmonton, Amir Albazi tried replicating the iconic gesture against Brandon Moreno. However, unlike Holloway, Albazi was unable to execute it successfully. As such, Moreno countered with a beautiful hook that forced the Iraqi fighter to retreat. The Mexican flyweight star dominated the fight, accumulating significant damage against Albazi.

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In the end, Moreno emerged victorious in the match, claiming a unanimous decision that showcased his skill and determination. This triumph marked a significant comeback for the Mexican fighter, who had faced two straight losses before this bout. On the other hand, the Iraqi fighter faced criticism, particularly for his unsuccessful attempt to mimic Holloway’s iconic UFC 300 gesture.

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Fight fans react to Amir Albazi’s failed attempt to recreate Max Holloway’s iconic gesture

Amir Albazi is a rising superstar in the UFC flyweight division. The Iraqi fighter made his debut in 2020 and has since delivered exceptional performances. Most recently, Albazi defeated former title challenger Kai Kara-France. With his impressive undefeated record, fight fans anticipated that he would defeat Brandon Moreno in their matchup. However, that did not happen, leading to intense scrutiny of Albazi.

Amir Albazi and Brandon Moreno in action at UFC Edmonton
Amir Albazi and Brandon Moreno in action at UFC Edmonton (Image via UFC)

The onlookers of the UFC community seemingly called out Albazi’s failed attempt to recreate Holloway’s legendary UFC 300 gesture. As such, they highlighted that a fighter shouldn’t do that if he cannot back it up. Check out some of the reactions below.

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While many lashed out and berated Albazi, others seemingly heaped praises on Moreno. As such, they enjoyed the Mexican fighter’s exquisite display of his striking prowess. That said, it will be interesting to see if Moreno comes into title contention again.