M. Holloway (left) and D. Poirier (right) face off before the main fight of UFC 236. Photo: Reproduction / YouTube.
The featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) title fight between Ilia Topuria e Max Holloway, which takes place this Saturday (26), in the main fight of UFC 308, has been dividing the opinions of fans, experts and fighters. While some are betting on the Georgian-Spanish fighter's first title defense, others, like Dustin poirier, are more inclined towards the Hawaiian retaking the throne.
During a recent appearance on the podcast 'The Bohnfire', 'Diamante' analyzed the duel and pointed out that it was an 'almost impossible mission' for Topuria to knock out Holloway with a single blow. The former interim lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), however, assured that a dominant victory by the Georgian-Spanish would put him on another level.
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“To go in there and knock Max out with one punch is going to be almost impossible. It could happen, but I don’t think it will. It’s a big test. If Topuria goes in there and beats Max, or at least lasts with Max in the volume game, outscores him and outfights him technically on the feet, that will tell you a lot about Ilia and where he can go. I can’t bet against Max. I can see Topuria winning, but Max’s experience and the title fights he’s been in…it’s hard to bet against that,” Poirier said.
With Topuria and Holloway in the main event, the UFC 308 starts at 11 am (Brasília time) this Saturday (26).
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