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Dana White ponders decision to leave BMF title out of Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway fight at UFC 308
Fernando Quiles - October 30, 2024
Dana White had second thoughts about his decision not to throw in the BMF title for Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway. Topuria put his featherweight gold at stake against Holloway in the UFC 308 headliner. Ahead of the fight, Topuria wanted the BMF title to be on the line. The UFC brass weren’t on board with the idea.
What's next for the stars of UFC 308?
Cole Shelton - October 28, 2024
The UFC was in Abu Dhabi, Dubai on Saturday for a solid UFC 308 fight card. In the main event, Ilia Topuria was defending his featherweight title against Max Holloway. The co-main event saw Robert Whittaker taking on Khamzat Chimaev in a highly-anticipated middleweight bout.
Max Holloway issues statement following KO loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 308: “We on our way to a new destination”
Harry Kettle - October 28, 2024
Max Holloway has issued a statement following his dramatic knockout loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 308. As we know, Max Holloway lost to Ilia Topuria last weekend via knockout. He was beaten in the third round of what was a competitive affair, but in the end, it was Topuria who landed the killer blow. In doing so, he may well have put an end to Holloway’s featherweight title hopes once and for all.
Ilia Topuria declares himself the new BMF champion
Harry Kettle - October 27, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has declared himself the new BMF king after defeating Max Holloway. Last night in the main event of UFC 308, Ilia Topuria defeated Max Holloway. He did so by knocking him out in the third round, coming through on the promise he made to finish ‘Blessed’.
Pros react after Ilia Topuria KO's Max Holloway at UFC 308
Chris Taylor - October 26, 2024
Today’s UFC 308 event was headlined by a men’s featherweight title fight featuring Ilia Topuria taking on Max Holloway. Topuria (16-0 MMA) was looking to earn his first career title defense when he took on the Hawaiian this afternoon. ‘El Matador’ had captured the UFC’s coveted featherweight title this past February at UFC 298, scoring a second-round knockout victory over Alex Volkanovski (see that here).
UFC 308 Results: Ilia Topuria KO's Max Holloway (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 26, 2024
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC 308 results, including the main event featherweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway. Topuria (15-0 MMA) will be looking to earn his first career title defense when he takes on the Hawaiian this afternoon. ‘El Matador’ captured the UFC’s coveted featherweight title this past February at UFC 298, scoring a second-round knockout victory over Alex Volkanovski (see that here).
Max Holloway gives assessment of "animal" Diego Lopes ahead of UFC 308
Harry Kettle - October 26, 2024
UFC legend Max Holloway has given his thoughts on UFC 308 main event back-up fighter Diego Lopes. Later tonight, Max Holloway will take on Ilia Topuria as he attempts to regain the UFC featherweight championship. In the eyes of many, this is an incredibly tough fight for ‘Blessed’. With that being said, it certainly isn’t unthinkable that he could pick up the win.
Ilia Topuria sends a message to Max Holloway after intense UFC 308 face-off
Harry Kettle - October 26, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has issued one final warning to rival Max Holloway heading into UFC 308. Later tonight, Ilia Topuria will defend his UFC featherweight championship against Max Holloway in a blockbuster main event at UFC 308. In the eyes of most fans and pundits, Topuria is the favorite to walk away with the belt. Alas, Holloway is the kind of legendary figure who can’t be overlooked.
Dustin Poirier thinks Ilia Topuria's KO prediction of Max Holloway is "almost impossible"
Harry Kettle - October 24, 2024
Dustin Poirier has questioned whether or not Ilia Topuria is capable of one-punch KO’ing Max Holloway at UFC 308. On Saturday night, Ilia Topuria will defend his UFC featherweight championship against Max Holloway. In the eyes of many, this is the most fascinating fight on the calendar in mixed martial arts. No matter which way you slice it, this one has the potential to be a Fight of the Year contender.
UFC 308 | Pro fighters make their picks for Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway title fight
Cole Shelton - October 23, 2024
In the main event of UFC 308, the featherweight title is up for grabs as Ilia Topuria looks to defend his belt for the first time against Max Holloway. Heading into the bout, Topuria is a -260 favorite while the challenger is a +196 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the title fight. The pros believe it should be an exciting striking match but they are shockingly unanimous in thinking Holloway pulls off the upset to get the win.
Max Holloway opens up on CTE concerns ahead of UFC 308 return: "I don't want to be a vegetable when I'm older"
Josh Evanoff - October 23, 2024
Max Holloway is opening up on his concerns about brain trauma ahead of his UFC 308 return. ‘Blessed’ is set to return to the cage in Abu Dhabi this Saturday night. Back for the first time since scoring a fifth-round knockout win over Justin Gaethje in April, Max Holloway will face Ilia Topuria. ‘El Matador’ famously won featherweight gold with a stoppage victory over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 in February.
Max Holloway slams Ilia Topuria for being Conor McGregor "copycat"
Fernando Quiles - October 23, 2024
Max Holloway believes Ilia Topuria is trying to be Conor McGregor lite. Holloway is ready to challenge Topuria for the UFC Featherweight Championship this Saturday. The title fight will headline UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi. This is Holloway’s bid to become a two-time champion in the 145-pound division.
Max Holloway confirms interest in Islam Makhachev fight following UFC 308: "I want all the smoke"
Josh Evanoff - October 22, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Max Holloway has his eyes on lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. This Saturday night in Abu Dhabi, ‘Blessed’ will make the walk to the cage once again. Back for the first time since an April knockout over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, Max Holloway will meet Ilia Topuria. For his part, ‘El Matador’ claimed the featherweight gold with a stunning stoppage win over Alexander Volkanovski in February.
Alexander Volkanovski shares prediction for Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway at UFC 308
Cole Shelton - October 22, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski will be paying close attention to the UFC 308 main event between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway. Topuria is looking to defend his featherweight title for the first time since he KO’d Volkanovski back in February. It was a statement win and he enters his first title fight as a sizeable betting favorite.
Merab Dvalishvili believes Ilia Topuria will defeat Max Holloway at UFC 308
Harry Kettle - October 22, 2024
UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili believes Ilia Topuria will defeat Max Holloway at UFC 308 this weekend. On Saturday night, Ilia Topuria will defend his UFC featherweight championship against Max Holloway. It serves as the most important fight on the UFC 308 card and, for some, it’s the biggest fight of the year. Regardless of whether or not you agree with that sentiment, it’s hard to argue against the idea that this is a blockbuster bout.
Max Holloway laughs off challenge from Ilia Topuria ahead of UFC 308
Harry Kettle - October 21, 2024
UFC star Max Holloway has laughed off a recent challenge made by Ilia Topuria ahead of their encounter at UFC 308. This weekend, Max Holloway will challenge Ilia Topuria for the UFC featherweight championship. Holloway is coming off the back of his incredible BMF title win at UFC 300, which saw him knock out Justin Gaethje.
Ilia Topuria says Max Holloway's BMF belt is "Only thing that makes him relevant"
Curtis Calhoun - October 17, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria believes Max Holloway’s BMF championship is essential for making him one of mixed martial arts’s top stars. Topuria and Holloway headline UFC 308 next week in Abu Dhabi. It’s one of the biggest fights in UFC featherweight history and easily one of the most anticipated fights of 2024.
Max Holloway clowns Ilia Topuria for wearing replica BMF title: "I don't know, it's sus"
Fernando Quiles - October 16, 2024
Max Holloway is questioning Ilia Topuria’s mentality after he posed with a replica BMF championship. Holloway will challenge Topuria for the UFC featherweight title on October 26th. The 145-pound title fight will headline UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi.