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Ilia Topuria backed up all his discuss previous to UFC 308 when he went into the octagon and have become the primary man to knock out Max Holloway.
After taking the belt from Alexander Volkanovski in February, Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) took out one other all-time nice featherweight in his first protection when he put down Holloway (26-8 MMA, 22-8 UFC) with punches within the third spherical of the headlining contest at Etihad Area on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Topuria continues to be simply 27, however already he has put himself on the map with a exceptional profession contained in the octagon, and if his phrases stay true going ahead, that is solely simply the beginning of what may very well be a particular run.
What’s subsequent for Topuria in his second protection at 145 kilos? Watch the video above for ideas and evaluation on his future after UFC 308.
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