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Ilia "El Matador" Topuria Knocks Out Max Holloway to Retain Featherweight Title at UFC 308
Oct 26, 2024, 08:48 PM
At UFC 308 held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 26, 2024, Ilia "El Matador" Topuria successfully defended his UFC Featherweight title by knocking out Max Holloway in the third round at 1:34. This victory marks the first time Holloway, known for his Hall of Fame career, has been knocked out in his 34-fight tenure. The fight was highly competitive in the initial rounds, but Topuria's power and speed proved decisive in the third. Topuria had predicted he would be the first to knock out Holloway, and he delivered on that promise. This win solidifies Topuria's status as a rising star, and he remains undefeated with a record of 16-0.
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