Ilia Topuria promises the start of the 'most exciting fight in MMA history' and warns fans: 'Don't blink'

Ilia Topuria is the current holder of the UFC featherweight belt (Photo: Instagram/iliatopuria)

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There are four days left until the long-awaited fight between Ilia Topuria e Max Holloway for the featherweight champion title (up to 65,7 kg) in UFC 308, which takes place next Saturday (26). It is the first defense of the belt for El Matador, who remains undefeated in the organization. And if it depends on the confidence of the Georgian-Spanish, fans can expect a confrontation with a quick definition in Abu Dhabi.

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Via UFC, Topuria issued a warning to fans, which also sounded like a provocation to Max Holloway. He warned them not to 'blink' at any time after the referee authorized the start of the fight, especially in the first 10 seconds.

“Just don’t blink! (Especially) not in the first 10 seconds, because it will be the most exciting first 10 seconds in UFC and MMA history,” he warned.

Topuria won the featherweight belt in February this year after knocking out Alexander Volkanovsky in the second round by UFC 298. There are 15 wins and no losses, a 'Spanish bull' to be beaten. However, on the other side is Max Holloway, the holder of the UFC BMF belt. Considered one of the best stickmen of the moment, the Hawaiian has a record of 26 wins (12 by knockout) and 7 losses.