Ilia Topuria consolidated power while attention was often turned elsewhere and looks like he has every intention to rule like a tyrant.
The Climent Club cornerstone—one of 28 undefeated mixed martial artists on the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster with at least one victory inside the Octagon—will defend his undisputed featherweight crown against Max Holloway in the UFC 308 headliner on Oct. 26 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Topuria, 27, has secured 13 of his 15 professional victories by knockout, technical knockout or submission. He last suited up at UFC 298, where he punched out Alexander Volkanovski in the second round of their Feb.