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 struggle 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 last alternative to steal victory.
“My coaches aren’t a fan of it, they need me to circle away, keep away and be sensible for the ten seconds,” stated Holloway.
“However they provide you with nice recreation plans and we execute it to that time. So let me have my 10 seconds of enjoyable, . 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.
“Should you’re successful the struggle, you’re the one who can name the ten seconds. After which while you name the ten seconds, you can’t step again, or shoot or clinch,” stated Holloway.
“The opposite man, if he obliges after which shoots or clinches, no matter, as a result of he is on the shedding facet already.”
