Ilia Topuria stunned Max Holloway to retain the UFC featherweight title in Abu Dhabi, inflicting the first knockout defeat of the American’s glittering career.
Spain’s Topuria rocked former champion Holloway in the third round before ending the fight with a thudding left hook.
Topuria’s win follows his knockout of Alexander Volkanovski in February, cementing the twenty-seven-year-old as the man of the moment and the future of the division.
He said to beat a legend like Max Holloway, is unbelievable, as Holloway inspired him so much in his career.
Topuria said Holloway has been a great example for the generation and he, Topuria represents the new generation.
Topuria was making the first defence of his belt after shocking Volkanovski eight months ago, ending the Australian’s four-year title reign.
With Holloway hurt, Topuria went on the attack before knocking him out for the first time with a perfect left hook.
Topuria celebrated by pretending to drink a cup of tea, before climbing out of the octagon to celebrate with Ramos.
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