Max Holloway told fans they were entering the "blessed" era when he defeated Jose Aldo at UFC 212 in June. At UFC 218, he sent out a not-so-friendly reminder that it's still his time in the featherweight division.
The reigning champ successfully defended his belt via third-round TKO in the main event from the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday.
Whereas Holloway waited for Aldo to initiate in the first round of their first meeting, the champion was more aggressive in the opening frame this time. The Hawaiian established his range with the left hand, while Aldo made the round close with his counterpunching.