How can we forget Max Holloway's last showcase, which delivered one of the most electrifying finishes in Ultimate Fight Championship history—a knockout that Ilia Topuria witnessed from the stands. And today, it promises one thing: a spectacle in the main event of UFC 308 at Etihad Arena.

Max Holloway (26-7-0) aims to take the Featherweight title from Topuria (15-0) in what will be the Spaniard’s first title defense, a challenging one considering that Holloway—one of the UFC’s finest strikers—has a highlight-reel knockout over Justin Gaethje.

Max Holloway and One of the UFC’s Most Electrifying Finishes

In Round 5, with only ten seconds on the clock, Max called out his opponent to the center of the Octagon—and the rest is history. An intense exchange of blows ended with Gaethje on the canvas. If you haven't seen the Hawaiian in action, this fight’s closing seconds will amaze you.

The Hawaiian fighter holds several UFC records, including the most significant strikes landed (3,378) and most significant strikes landed in a single fight (445 vs. Calvin Kattar). Additionally, he leads the UFC’s featherweight division in wins (20), knockouts (nine), and finishes (11).

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Holloway, a former champion, has mastered the psychological game and doesn't miss a chance to send indirect shots at “El Matador.” In an ESPN interview, he not only called Topuria a Conor McGregor imitator but also showed up at media day in a Barcelona jersey, aiming to provoke Topuria, a Real Madrid fan who’s keeping an eye on the classic Real Madrid vs. Barcelona match set to happen almost simultaneously.

“This guy’s an imitator [of McGregor],” the Hawaiian fighter stated. “You know, from the tattoos to his attitude and even how he approaches fights. He’s trying to copy him.”