The big moment he had promised arrived. After three rounds of exchange, fight and equality, Ilia Topuria (16-0) rose to the sky of mixed martial arts with a combination for the ages. As he did against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298, in the UFC 308 destroyed Max Holloway with an unusual combination.
Topuria used his boxing, as he warned. He shortened the distance (Holloway always works from a medium-long), managed to land a right hand and from there it was all over. Holloway stood tall, but when Topuria served his left hand he collapsed. Ilia was the king.
Then came their celebration. Drinking tea, relaxing. He went on to take his rose, that of the 16th victory. He also kissed the forehead of King Juan Carlos I. He was the owner of the party, the best in Abu Dhabi. And he promised Alexander Volkanovski a revenge… surprising.
The KO of Topuria.
Topuria is already a legend. On his record are Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway knocked out. In his first defense, Topuria closes a circle. But he will continue to increase it because his talent has no limits.
