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Topuria's Fighter of the Year? Chimaev next for DDP?

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Topuria's Fighter of the Year? Chimaev next for DDP?

Share this article share tweet text e-mail link on Facebook on Twitter via SMS on LinkedIn by email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-308-takeaways-ilia-topuria-fighter-of-year-alex-pereira-khamzat-chimaev-title-shot October 27, 2024, 12:30 p.m. ET What was most important about UFC 308 at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi? Here are a few thoughts after the fight… * * * * 5 […]

Dana White reveals Ilia Topuria's likely next fight

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Dana White reveals Ilia Topuria's likely next fight

ABU DHABI – How does the UFC say no to Alexander Volkanovski? That's the question Dana White asked the media after the conclusion of UFC 308 on Saturday at the Etihad Arena. Of course, White is talking about the next title contender for UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria, who further expanded his fame with a […]

Dustin Poirier was “blown away” by Ilia Topuria after brutal knockout of Max Holloway at UFC 308.

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Dustin Poirier was “blown away” by Ilia Topuria after brutal knockout of Max Holloway at UFC 308.

UFC star Dustin Poirier was stunned after watching Ilia Topuria pummel his two-time rival Max Holloway at UFC 308. Topuria made his pre-fight prediction come true by knocking out Holloway in the UFC 308 main event. It was the first time in his illustrious career that Holloway was eliminated and the first time he was […]

I am the new “BMF” champion after UFC 308 KO of Max Holloway

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I am the new “BMF” champion after UFC 308 KO of Max Holloway

ABU DHABI – Ilia Topuria not only retained his status as UFC featherweight champion but, according to him, also won a new title. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) became the first man to stop former UFC champion Max Holloway (26-8 MMA, 22-8 UFC) when he defeated the tough Hawaiian in the main event of UFC […]

UFC 308 results: Ilia Topuria makes history, knocks out Max Holloway in brutal fashion; Chimaev destroys Whittaker

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UFC 308 results: Ilia Topuria makes history, knocks out Max Holloway in brutal fashion; Chimaev destroys Whittaker

Ilia Topuria defended his UFC featherweight title in style on Saturday, knocking out former champion Max Holloway in the third round. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Ilia Topuria swore that he was the first person to knock Max Holloway unconscious. As the MMA world continues to discover, the UFC featherweight champion is a man of […]

UFC 308: The 5 biggest takeaways from Ilia Topuria's historic night in Abu Dhabi

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UFC 308: The 5 biggest takeaways from Ilia Topuria's historic night in Abu Dhabi

Ilia Topuria celebrates with soccer superstar Sergio Ramos after knocking out Max Holloway at UFC 308. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) And still. UFC 308 might have forced him to miss the Clasico (perhaps for the best, since his beloved Real Madrid lost 4-0 to Barcelona), but Ilia Topuria spent the time well, rising to the third […]

Video Replay: UFC 308 Q&A with Merab Dvalishvili and Alexander Volkanovski in Abu Dhabi

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Video Replay: UFC 308 Q&A with Merab Dvalishvili and Alexander Volkanovski in Abu Dhabi

. A champion and former titleholder was on hand to meet, greet and let fans in on the process before UFC 308's ceremonial weigh-ins on Friday. New bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and former featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski took part in a fan Q&A with host and UFC broadcaster John Gooden at the Etihad Arena in […]

Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker start time at UFC 308

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Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker start time at UFC 308

Share this article share tweet text e-mail link on Facebook on Twitter via SMS on LinkedIn by email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/10/robert-whittaker-vs-khamzat-chimaev-ufc-308-walkout-time October 26, 2024, 6:30 a.m. ET A crucial middleweight bout takes center stage at UFC 308 as former champion Robert Whittaker takes on Khamzat Chimaev. This fight is scheduled for five rounds and will take place […]

Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway start time at UFC 308

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Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway start time at UFC 308

Share this article share tweet text e-mail link on Facebook on Twitter via SMS on LinkedIn by email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/10/ilia-topuria-vs-max-holloway-ufc-308-walkout-time October 26, 2024, 6:00 a.m. ET One of the most anticipated fights on paper headlines UFC 308 as Ilia Topuria takes on Max Holloway. This five-round featherweight championship fight will take place on Saturday, October 26 […]

When is Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway? Walkout time for the UFC 308 main event

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When is Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway? Walkout time for the UFC 308 main event

April 13, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Max Holloway (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Justin Gaethje (not pictured) during UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports One of the most anticipated fights on paper headlines UFC 308 as Ilia Topuria takes on Max Holloway. This five-round featherweight championship fight will […]