BMF Champion Max Holloway faced Ilia Topuria for the Featherweight Championship in the main event of UFC 308. Unfortunately, the fight didn’t go as Holloway expected. Topuria knocked out Holloway at 1:34 of round 3 to retain the title. It was the first knockout loss of his MMA career.
Max Holloway (26-8) issued the following statement after losing to Ilia Topuria (16-0).
“Sometimes you get an highlight then sometimes you’re the highlight. This is why mma is the craziest sport in the world. Congrats to the El Matador. As to my family, friends and supporters, we good! The Blessed Express ain’t stopping here. We on our way to a new destination. Make sure you have your ticket, get excited. Thank you all for the love and support!”
Sometimes you get an highlight then sometimes you’re the highlight. This is why mma is the craziest sport in the world. Congrats to the El Matador. As to my family, friends and supporters, we good! The Blessed Express ain’t stopping here. We on our way to a new destination. Make… pic.twitter.com/R0HpYdxSCI
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) October 27, 2024