Ilia Topuria makes first featherweight title defense against Max Holloway at UFC 308
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria remains a fan of Max Holloway, crediting the Hawaiian for being an inspiration for his UFC career. But the 27-year-old Topuria said he plans to put aside any positive feelings Saturday night when Holloway becomes his opponent at UFC 308.