ABU DHABI – Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway won’t have to wait much longer to settle their differences following their final faceoff at Friday’s UFC 308 ceremonial weigh-ins.
After making weight earlier in the day, Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) and Holloway (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC) got a last look at each other in front of the fans, media and the world watching ahead of Saturday’s highly anticipated featherweight championship contest at Etihad Arena on Yas Island (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN+).
Topuria talked nonstop while Holloway merely nodded. It appeared Topuria said, in part: “I’m the best in the world. … I’m the best in the world. … I work my ass off. … I’ve got something for you. … Let’s go, boy. … I’m going to be the first one to knock you out – trust me.”
