Holloway, 34, first did the point-down in opposition to Ricardo Lamas in 2016, whereas he repeated it in opposition to Dustin Poirier final 12 months in turning into the primary fighter to defend the BMF title.
In each battle Holloway has initiated the point-down, he has been up on the judges’ scorecards and shutting in on a win, which means he has given opponents one closing alternative to steal victory.
“My coaches aren’t a fan of it, they need me to circle away, keep away and be good for the ten seconds,” mentioned Holloway.
“However they give you nice sport plans and we execute it to that time. So let me have my 10 seconds of enjoyable, you understand. If I am on the mistaken finish, then so be it.”
Followers imitate the gesture throughout meet-and-greets with Holloway, whereas fellow fighters have additionally copied it throughout bouts.
Charles Oliveira, who faces Holloway for the BMF title at UFC 326 in Las Vegas on Saturday, has even been filmed coaching for the edge-of-your-seat change which follows the point-down.
Holloway has created a algorithm for any fighter, together with Oliveira, planning to provoke the point-down.
“For those who’re profitable the battle, you’re the one that can name the ten seconds. After which while you name the ten seconds, you can not step again, or shoot or clinch,” mentioned Holloway.
“The opposite man, if he obliges after which shoots or clinches, no matter, as a result of he is on the shedding aspect already.”
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