ABU DHABI – Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway has the MMA world cut up as to who will go away UFC 308 as champion.
Former interim UFC featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez gave his ideas and prediction on the extremely anticipated championship bout Saturday evening at Etihad Enviornment. Rodriguez (18-5 MMA, 10-4 UFC), who’s fought Holloway up to now, believes the Hawaiian will reclaim his belt and take the undefeated standing from Topuria.
“It’s going to be an fascinating match,” Rodriguez advised MMA Junkie on Tuesday. “I feel Max Holloway has extra instruments, and he’s a brilliant good fighter. Additionally, Topuria is an actual energy puncher. I simply assume if Max Holloway is sensible sufficient to maintain his distance, he can win the struggle. My prediction is Max Holloway.”
Earlier this 12 months, Topuria had loads to say about Rodriguez and vice versa. Topuria questioned Rodriguez’s skillset, and Rodriguez fired again just a few verbal pictures his approach.
“I don’t have a relationship with him in any respect,” Rodriguez stated. “Yeah, some phrases have been stated, and I hope he’s able to again them up, as a result of I’m prepared.”
Rodriguez hasn’t fought since dropping to Brian Ortega in February. He says he’s wholesome and able to return and simply ready on the inexperienced mild from the promotion. There’s nothing official, however Rodriguez stated the UFC has proven curiosity in having him struggle in February in Mexico Metropolis.
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