Ilia Topuria - Max Holloway summary: stats, highlights | UFC 308
Ilia Topuria - Max Holloway summary: score and highlights | UFC 308
El Matador dances with Holloway
Ilia Topuria is the best in the world. At 16-0, the Spaniard was always in control of the fight. Holloway's proposals never seemed to pose a threat to him. The height difference was a significant factor at the start of the fight. Max was aware of this and attempted to keep the Georgian at a distance, but his legs began to weaken, particularly as Topuria continued to attack them.
El Matador knew that he was going to have a challenging time getting to Holloway in a clean way. The Spaniard's strength lies in his boxing style, so when facing a man who is significantly taller than him, a strategic approach is essential. The Spaniard went for the legs. Every time Holloway moved away, Topuria would launch incredible kicks to Max's legs, forcing him to shift to the center, a strategy that won him the first two rounds.
Holloway knew that he needed to make something happen, having lost the first two rounds. He moved closer, and as soon as he did, Topuria made him pay, two jabs to the face and then a takedown—and it was all over. You can't make this mistake with a guy like Ilia. Where can he go? We don't know; this guy could be the best in history.
He is just that good
Topuria is a man of his word. He did what he said he was gonna do.
Topuria wow !
Clean cut hit to jaw and sends Holloway to bed!! At 27 years it is incredible, where can this guy finish? Can he be the best of the world.
TOPURIA KNOCKS HOLLOWAY DOWN!
WOW!! Topuria lands and incredible jab as soon as Holloway tried to get closer having lost the two first rounds. Topuria wow, at 5'7 and 140 pounds this guy is incredible.
Topuria vs Holloway
Holloway comes out with a couple of jabs. He needs to land something here or he will lose this fight. He is getting closer and Topuria makes him pay!! Hits right on the jab and takes Holloway down !!!
Topuria vs Holloway
The fight continues on with the same style. Holloway is doing his boxing moves and keeps Topuria away from striking zone. He is really using his size.
Topuria with a nice combination of right and left. He is starting to connect. Holloway might be getting tired here and letting his guard down.
Topuria connect and Max feels it!! Almost went down.
Holloway seems tired already. Topuria continues with the kicks on Holloway making him suffer by keeping away. Holloway doesn't seem to have a plan to knock Topuria out.
The second round is over and another Topuria round.
Topuria vs Holloway
Here we go!! Holloway makes fun of Topuria for his height. But here e go guys. Ilia starts with the pressure. Couple of jabs by the Spaniard.
The fight takes a boxing style one that's Topuria strength.
O wow!! Topuria takes Holloway down like if it was nothing!!! Talk about size
Holloway gets away from the take down and now we have a boxing match again. Topuria can't get to Holloway so he goes for the legs with the kicks.
The size difference is a big problem for Topuria he can't seem to get Holloway clean. Holloway sees it and keeps the distance.
The round is over and for me Topuria takes this one.
Topuria vs Holloway
The fight is about to start guys, don't go anywhere. El Clasico is done, Barcleona 0-2 is winning, so stay here with us as we see the best fight of the year. Holloway is already at the octagon while Topuria is making his way out.
That's crazy on the first round!
By submission on the first round!! That's all that it took.
Chimaev!!!!! By submission !!!
That's all she sang !!! How good is this guy!! Still undefeated! He takes Whittaker down and didn't give up until he had the Australian asking for the stop.
Whittaker vs Chimaev
Here we go!!! And Chimaev gets on top of him!! We started nice!! Whittaker is getting choked here and he can't get out.
Chmaev continues on top and is not giving up and Whittaker might submit.
There's been a couple of moments where Chimaev was close enough to that choke AND HE GOT IT!!!
Look who is getting ready
Just a few more minutes to go! But first we have Whittaker vs Chmaev which promises to be better than the last two.
Ankalaev vs Rakic
Ankalaev comes out swinging and lands two got punches to the face of Rakic.
Nice kick by the Russian and he keeps on trying while the Austrian keeps on dancing and running away. 3 minutes to go still.
Ankalaev tries to grab Rakic and he knows that if he keeps this up he has a good chance at winning by going to the card. Not the prettiest of wins but it counts.
That's all guys. For this commentator the Russian wont this fight. Let's see what the cards say.
And yup Ankalaev takes this one. It was clear. Rakic never wanted to fight.
Ankalaev vs Rakic
The second starts at the first ended with the Russian trying to make things happen but the Austrian not wanting to budge. Rakic's plan is to defend as much and see if he can land one good punch.
The end is near and we can't wait for it. The round couldn't end fast enough. A very tactical fight nonetheless.
Ankalaev vs Rakic
The Russian comes out swinging! He is taking this fight to the Austrian. Not much yet as Ankalaev keep throwing jabs but not landing many.
Another bore it seems. Rakic keeps running as Ankalaev keep throwing punches. Not much going on as both fighters seem to be waiting for something. Not sure what!
The round ends and nothing much for this one.
Ankalaev vs Rakic
We hope this one is better than the last fight. Both fighters look ready for this and that they want to win this one fast!
Fight of the year
After watching that bore of Murphy vs Ige fight. I had to post this. It was an incredible fight. You had to be there!
Murphy takes this one!
Yeah the Brit seem the right winner, Not by much but he did enough. The one who tried was Ige, but it was Murphy who was more effective tonight.
Murphy vs Ige
Nice kick by Murphy to the face but Ige takes it well and keeps still. Now Ige tries the grab and we have some floor game.
Both fighters look exhausted. Ige tries to land some elbows while on top of Murphy, but no luck and we continue with both fighters tying to grab each other.
One minute to go and Murphy making an effort here to take. He has the choke on Ige but he escapes !!!
All over, and Murphy might take this one but is not sure who has won this one.
Murphy vs Ige
The fight continues and Ige is the one that tries to get things going. But Murphy with his height keeps things at bay making the fight a bit of a bored.
Ige tries to grab Murphy and the fight is on a still. Compared to the other fights of the night this one is failing us.
Murphy gets on top of Ige tries the grapple. And the round is over! Not much going on. Here we go for the third.
Murphy vs Ige
Murphy on the defense here, Ige comes out swinging, but his reach is not great. Wild kick by Murphy.
Bit of a calmed fight. Not much going on here Ige is trying to reach but his height difference is making thins hard.
The round is over and not much to tell you guys. My job is to inform but can't make things up. The fight is pretty meh at the point. Murphy should go for it.
Murphy vs Ige
This one also promises to be a great fight. Don't go anywhere guys!! I already told you to go walk the dog and get the chips!!!
Topuria is in the house!
The champ is in the house and is just that much closer to our main event. Don't go anywhere guys!
Who do you have winning?
Who is going to win this one guys! I have no idea two great fighters and we can't wait to see it!!
The double fist TKO
Come on guys!! The bullet just wen't Jean Claude Van Damme on Petrosyan. He saw too many 90's movies for sure.
ALL OVER!!!
Magomedov with a double spinning back fist!!! A TKO on a crazy way. Wow I've only seen this in the movies!! This is crazy.
Magomedov vs Petrosyan
Both fighter come out a bit more reserve on this second round. Petrosyan hits Magomedov right on the bullets. The ref calls time and we are back in action.
Petrosyan tries to grab Magomedov but the grap fails and a nice kick to break from there.
Petrosyan has hit 8 more strikes than Magomedov. And now it is Petrosyan who gets his bullets played with.
Nice right to the face of Magomedov. The Armenian is trying to make something towards the end of this second round.
Magomedov vs Petrosyan
Magomodev stars tough and goes for Petrosyan. This is a kickboxing fight. Both fighters are looking for those leg kicks.
Two minutes to go. Petrosyan right kick to the ribs of Magomedov. Thats gotta hurt.
Uhhh nice left by Magomedov! Oh and he kicks right on the stomach to drop him but Petrosyan gets up fast!!!
That will be it for the first round. This is one good fight. Two gives that are looking to win this one.
The main card coming up !
The main card coming up. This is what we came here for, you won't want to miss the fights.
The Brazilian is out
One way ticket to Rio!! Wow, the fight was over before it even started !!
Aslan vs Cerqueira!
The fight is done!! Cerqueira loses. Nothing much guys!! Give me a second and I'll show you what happened. 10 seconds all that took.
Neal vs Dos Anjos
This fight promises to be a good one. Is going to be very difficult to follow the fight before this one. But we can only hope that these guys will give us something great!
Rebecki!!!!!!
What a war guys, what a fight wow!!!! This is what UFC is all about. We want this for Topuria vs Holloway!!!!
Rebecki vs Orolbai
The lightweight bout between Mateusz Rebecki and Myktybek Orolbai at UFC 308 is a highly anticipated matchup. Rebecki, a Dana White’s Contender Series alum, is looking to bounce back after a tough loss earlier this year. Orolbai, riding an impressive eight-fight winning streak, aims to continue his momentum and establish himself as a top contender in the division
The champ is in the house
This is going to be one of those fights that is going to be seen by the whole world. The parade of celebrities that will be here tonight is going to be crazy.
Magomedov vs Ferreira
Fourth fight coming up:
The middleweight bout between Abus Magomedov and Brunno Ferreira at UFC 308 is a pivotal clash on the preliminary card. Magomedov, coming off a decisive win over Warlley Alves, looks to build momentum after snapping a two-fight losing streak. Ferreira, known for his explosive power, aims to continue his rise in the division with another knockout victory.
The moment Chris lost the fight!
The character was too much for the man. The fight seemed to be over before it even began.
Kennedy Nzechukwu takes this one
Kennedy Nzechukwu secured a TKO victory over Chris Barnett. Nzechukwu, making his heavyweight debut, utilized his significant reach advantage and powerful striking to dominate the fight. In the second round, he unleashed a flurry of punches that overwhelmed Barnett, forcing the referee to step in and stop the fight. It seems the Spaniard injured himself just right before the fight.
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Chris Barnett
Third fight of the night:
Kennedy Nzechukwu and Chris Barnett at UFC 308 is one to watch. Nzechukwu, known as “African Savage,” is making his divisional debut after moving up from light heavyweight. With a reach advantage of 83 inches and a southpaw stance, he aims to leverage his striking power and reach to secure a win. On the other hand, Chris “Beastboy” Barnett, a fan favorite for his charismatic personality and unique fighting style, returns to the octagon after a two-year hiatus. Barnett, who stands at 5’9" with a reach of 75 inches, is known for his agility and resilience despite his stature.
Farid you are almost there!
Farid Basharat extended his unbeaten streak to 13-0 with a decisive victory over Victor Hugo. Basharat showcased his superior striking and grappling skills, dominating the fight from start to finish. His precise striking and relentless pressure overwhelmed Hugo, leading to a unanimous decision win. This victory solidifies Basharat’s position as a rising star in the bantamweight division and puts him one step closer to a title shot.
Did Carlos Leal win?
There is serious accusations that Leal won the fight. The "X" world is going crazy with the judges decision. If you ask me, Leal is the clear winner on my book. But it is not like it was so clear.
Farid Basharat vs Victor Hugo
Farid Basharat, known for his unbeaten record of 12-0, brings a dynamic mix of striking and grappling skills to the octagon. His impressive performance metrics, including a 58% striking accuracy and an average of 4.47 significant strikes per minute, make him a formidable opponent. On the other hand, Victor Hugo, with a professional record of 25-4, is renowned for his finishing ability, boasting 17 stoppages in his career. Hugo’s striking accuracy of 51% and his solid takedown game add to his well-rounded fighting style. This fight is crucial for both athletes: Basharat aims to maintain his perfect record and climb the bantamweight ranks, while Hugo seeks to challenge Basharat’s unbeaten streak and establish himself as a top contender.
Naurdiev wins second fight of the day!
The second fight of the day goes to Naurdiev, Silva left us wondering if he even showed up to this one. The day is going fast and you won't want to miss any of the action. Next fight coming up in 5 minutes, don't go anywhere.
Naurdiev vs Silva
A fight that is going to go to the cards here. Naurdiev seems to have it on the back. Silva left the fight tired, he can't even breathe at this point.
Rinat Fakhretdinov takes the first fight
Rinat Fakhretdinov is the first winner of the day for UFC 308. Great fight and only a piece of what is to come later today.
The day is just starting!
Are you ready? Grab the chips and walk the dog, take the trash out, because here we go!!!!
Take my money!!!
I would love to see some Sergio Ramos fight in the UFC!! He is a bit old now for it. But maybe some exhibition match? One of the most feared men in the world and some UFC guy!!!!
UFC 308 and clasico: Real Madrid vs Barcelona!
Oh boy, oh boy! Is it Christmas!! Is it! You got two of the best sporting events of the year and they are going to back to back. Who is going to win? You won't to miss either and we have all the live updates of both.
UFC 308 all fights
The main event Ilia Topuria, an undefeated rising star, against Max Holloway, a seasoned former champion, creating a compelling narrative of youth versus experience.
The undercard is equally intriguing, with Robert Whittaker facing the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in a clash that could reshape the middleweight division. Additionally, the inclusion of fighters like Lerone Murphy, Dan Ige, Magomed Ankalaev, and Aleksandar Rakic ensures a diverse mix of fighting styles and strategies, promising a night of unpredictable and high-stakes bouts.
Dana White is bad, bad man!
The UFC main guy has a cruel sense of humor. Poor Topuria has been cutting his weight for this fight and even a drop of water can affect his goal.
Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway: UFC 308
Get ready for an electrifying night of MMA action as UFC 308 brings us a featherweight showdown between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway! This highly anticipated event is set to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Topuria, the undefeated featherweight champion with a perfect 15-0 record, is stepping into the octagon as the favorite. His recent knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski has everyone buzzing about his incredible skills.
On the other side, we have Max Holloway, a former featherweight champion with a record of 26-7. Holloway is known for his resilience and impressive striking, having recently knocked out Chan Sung Jung and Justin Gaethje. This fight is sure to be a thrilling clash between Holloway’s experience and Topuria’s unbeaten streak.
But that’s not all! The undercard is packed with exciting matchups. The co-main event features former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker taking on the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev. Plus, we have Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige, Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic, and Geoff Neal vs. Rafael dos Anjos. It’s a lineup that promises non-stop action from start to finish.
For fans in the United States, the main card kicks off at 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT, with prelims starting at 10:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 a.m. PT.