Ilia Topuria not only defended his title, but also cemented his status as the featherweight 'monster' (up to 65,7 kg) in the UFC 308 this Saturday (26). In a fight that promised to be balanced, the champion showed an impressive outcome, especially in the third round, when he delivered a devastating cross that shook Holloway and left him at the mercy of a relentless sequence of punches.
The first two rounds were marked by a duel of distinct styles. Holloway, with his characteristic movement and footwork, sought to connect precise blows.
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Ilia, with his strength and aggressiveness, kept the Hawaiian under pressure. However, it was in the third round that the fight took an unexpected turn.
Needing to finish the fight, Holloway adopted a more aggressive stance, lowering his guard in search of the knockout. It was at this moment that Topuria found the perfect opening.
A flawless left hook landed on Max's chin, which sent him reeling. Sensing his opponent's shock, the Georgian unleashed a series of devastating punches, forcing the referee to stop the fight.
VIDEO: Watch Ilia Topuria's brutal knockout of Max Holloway at UFC 308
ILIA TOPURIA HAS KNOCKED OUT MAX HOLLOWAY!!!! OH MY GOODNESSS!!!!!#UFC #MMA #UFC308pic.twitter.com/eSrrGyeXoC
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) October 26, 2024
THIS ANGLE OF ILIA TOPURIA's KNOCKOUT IS INSANE!!#UFC308 #UFC #MMApic.twitter.com/QLtXHCmAVO
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) October 26, 2024
Nobody is beating Ilia Topuria. pic.twitter.com/umuaQpkBP8
— MMA Gone Wild (@mmagonewild) October 26, 2024
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