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Ilia Topuria defeated Max Holloway by KO and retains her UFC featherweight title! :: Olé USA

10/26/2024 12:48 p.m. Updated on 10/26/2024 9:31 p.m.

What a day of action at the Etihad Arena in the United Arab Emirates! By UFC 308in a special combat, Ilia Topuria (16-0-0) took over the flashes and successfully defended his featherweight title. The Matador defeated Max Holloway by KO (26-8-0) in the third round to the delirium of everyone present.

In the run-up, the entire main card had high-voltage fights. First, Shara Bullet Magomedov (15-0-0) gave him a shocking TKO by a double twist of his fist to Armen Petrosyan (9-4-0). After, Lerone Murphy (14-0-1) had to work to beat UD Dan Ige (18-0-0); y Magomed Ankalaev (19-1-1) did the same against Aleksandar Rakić (14-4-0).

In the co-main event, Khamzat Chimaev (13-0-0) demonstrated all his power in front of his people and went to fight from the beginning against Robert Whittaker (27-7-0). Before closing the first round, he performed a submission to the jaw that was too effective. The former middleweight world champion had to tap out, ending one of the most anticipated fights.

Victory of Topuria. (EFE/EPA/ALI HAIDER)

Ilia Topuria defeated Max Holloway by KO

In the first round, Topuria invited his rival to the center of the octagon without success and began with the initiative, seeking to impact the greatest number of significant blows. Even, He even threw Holloway on two occasions. However, in the second round, The Blessed took advantage of the distances and began to look for damage with low kicks, in addition to looking for a small wound on Ilia’s thigh.

Triumph. (EFE/EPA/ALI HAIDER)

But it was all over in the third round. The Matador came out determined to fulfill his promise. And what a way to achieve! Taking advantage of his good striking, he hit Max’s face several times, leaving it meaningless until sending it to the canvas again and thus ending it. First defense of his belt in the featherweight category, undefeated and already looking for a new opponent.

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Tremendous KO from Topuria to Holloway at UFC 308

UFC 308 recap: Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway

26/10/2024, 16:48

UFC 308 | Topuria defeated Holloway by KO!

26/10/2024, 16:43

UFC 308 | The second round is over! Holloway makes up ground

26/10/2024, 16:37

UFC 308 | The first round is over! Favorable for Topuria

26/10/2024, 16:32

UFC 308 | Holloway did not accept Topuria’s challenge for the first seconds

Ilia Topuria challenged Max Holloway again: “I’ll be waiting”

26/10/2024, 16:32

UFC 308 | Topuria vs. began! Holloway!

26/10/2024, 16:15

The main fight is coming at UFC 308! Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway

26/10/2024, 16:08

UFC 308 | Chimaev beats Whittaker by submission!

26/10/2024, 16:00

UFC 308 | The Robert Whittaker vs. fight has begun! Khamzat Chimaev!

26/10/2024, 15:44

UFC 308 | Ankalaev beat Rakić for you!

26/10/2024, 15:44

UFC 308 | Ankalaev vs. ended Rakić

26/10/2024, 15:22

UFC 308 | The fight of Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakić!

26/10/2024, 15:09

UFC 308 | Victory for Lerone Muphy for you against Ige!

26/10/2024, 14:49

UFC 308 | They already fight Murphy vs. Hey!

26/10/2024, 14:32

UFC 308 | Shara Bullet won by TKO!

26/10/2024, 14:18

UFC 308 | The Shara Magomedov vs. fight has begun! Armen Petrosyan!

26/10/2024, 14:05

The main card at UFC 308 is coming!

26/10/2024, 13:41

Shocking! Ibo Aslan defeated Cerqueira by TKO in the first round!

The Turk continues to give a show in the UFC. He stretched his record to 14 victories, with 12 finishes in the first round.

26/10/2024, 13:35

Last fight of the preliminaries! Aslan vs. Cerqueira!

26/10/2024, 13:19

¡Victoria for Geoff Neal!

26/10/2024, 13:16

Medical stop | Dos Anjos suffered a knee injury

26/10/2024, 13:13

The Neal vs. fight began! Dos Anjos!

26/10/2024, 13:00

Rebecki took the victory by Split Decision in a shocking show against Orolbai!

26/10/2024, 12:58

Bloody spectacle provided by Rebecki vs. Orolbai!

26/10/2024, 12:40

The Rebecki vs. fight has begun! Orolbai!

26/10/2024, 12:35

Magomedov beat Ferreira!

26/10/2024, 12:09

The fight Abud Magomedov vs. Brunno Ferreira!

26/10/2024, 11:53

Nzechukwu won by TKO against Barnett!

26/10/2024, 11:45

The Nzechukwu vs. Barnett

26/10/2024, 11:35

Basharat defeated Victor Hugo for you!

26/10/2024, 11:17

Basharat vs. Victor Hugo!

26/10/2024, 11:05

Naurdiev beat Silva for you!

26/10/2024, 10:45

The second fight started! Naurdiev vs. Silva

26/10/2024, 10:35

Rinat Fakhretdinov defeated Leal for UD

26/10/2024, 10:15

The first fight has started! Fakhretdinov vs. Loyal

26/10/2024, 10:10

UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway!

26/10/2024, 09:51

What are the preliminary fights?

  • Geoff Neal vs Rafael dos Anjos | welter weight
  • Mateusz Rebecki vs Myktybek Orolbai | Lightweight
  • Said Nurmagomedov vs Daniel Santos | Peso gallo
  • Ismail Naurdiev vs Bruno Silva | Medium weight

26/10/2024, 09:32

Main card for UFC 308: Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway

  • Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway | Featherweight title
  • Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev | Peso mediano
  • Lerone Murphy vs Dan Ige | Peso pluma
  • Magomed Ankalaev vs Aleksandar Rakic ​​| Beetroot semipesado
  • Shara Magomedov vs Armen Petrosyan | Peso mediano

26/10/2024, 09:18

Where to watch UFC 308 live: Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway?

The event can be seen live on ESPN+ via PPV in USAwhile in Mexico and in Argentina will be transmitted by ESPN+ y Disney+. In Spain, TV will be in charge of Eurosport/MAX.

26/10/2024, 08:59

When is the Ilia Topuria vs. fight? Max Holloway in UFC?

The Spanish Topuria will face Holloway next Saturday October 26 at the Etihad Arena in the United Arab Emirates. The evening will begin at 10:00 a.m. ET in the United States (11:00 a.m. in Argentina / 4:00 p.m. in Spain), while the main fight would take place at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET in the United States (5:00 p.m. in Argentina / 10:00 p.m. in Spain).

26/10/2024, 08:44

Duel of titans: Topuria and Holloway go for the featherweight title at UFC 308

A new edition of the Ultimate Fighting Championship is coming and the stellar fight is tremendous. UFC 308 will take place in the United Arab Emirates and will have the featherweight title at stake, with Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway as the protagonists.

Topuria meets Holloway in UFC 308. (EFE/ Ali Haider)

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