UFC 308: Ilia Topuria knocked out Max Holloway

Ilia Topuria severely knocked out Max Holloway in the evening fight of the UFC 308 gala in Abu Dhabi. The Georgian defended his UFC featherweight championship belt.

Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway met in the fight of the evening at UFC 308, with the UFC featherweight championship belt at stake in the Topuria vs Holloway bout. Fans around the world rubbed their hands together in anticipation of the fight between the champion of the up to 66 kilogram division and the BMF belt holder.

Which fighter was the top contender in the five-round contracted main event of UFC 308? Full coverage of the championship fight Topuria vs Holloway.

Front kick performed by Max Holloway. The Hawaiian is working nicely with kicks. Holloway tried to cut his rival cleverly. Ilia Topuria moved forward, however, for the time being, he did not reach his rival’s jaw with his punches. Topuria lifted Holloway up very nicely and threw him against the mat. The Hawaiian managed to get up under the net. Excellent left of Max Holloway. The former champion uses the advantage of physical conditions. Exchange of kicks. Max Holloway builds an advantage and hits his rival more and more often. Attempted spinning kick by Holloway. Topuria finishes the round on the ground close to getting behind Max’s back.

Good right by Holloway. Great kick by Topuria however Max responds with an unpleasant kick to the knee. Very good boxing combination on Ilia’s part. Topuria starts to hit with right and bring out low kicks on the Hawaiian’s kicking leg. A very strong left and after a while an excellent right by Topuria. Quick body shots by the champion. Solid right-left combination on Holloway’s part. Interesting end of the round with an attempted spinning backfist by Max.

Ilia Topuria began mixing kicks with punches to Holloway’s body. Ilia Topuria hits with a powerful right, brings out a combination after which Holloway escapes backwards. The featherweight champion continues the assault and again violates his opponent. Ilia Topuria hits with a left hook and Max falls backwards. The Georgian caught up with his rival and showered him with a hail of punches on the ground.