Ilia Topuria says Max Holloway, featherweights need a “motorcycle helmet” to survive his power

Ilia Topuria cautions Max Holloway forward of UFC 308

Topuria gave a glowing replace on his UFC 308 preparation at a current press conference.

“Higher than ever,” Topuria stated. “I actually wouldn’t wish to be in another person’s footwear, imagine me.  I’ve ready very, very arduous. I’m at that time the place I believe that proper now in my weight class, a very good motorbike helmet is required. As a result of if not, there is no such thing as a resolution.”

Topuria has lots of causes to really feel assured in his energy forward of UFC 308. The undefeated champion has earned finishes of Jai Herbert, Ryan Corridor, and Damon Jackson throughout his UFC tenure.

Topuria will face a tricky problem in Holloway, who’s seeking to reclaim the UFC featherweight title. Since three losses to Volkanovski, Holloway has earned featherweight wins over Arnold Allen and The Korean Zombie.

Regardless of Topuria’s dismissal of the highest contenders, there are a slew of prime names surging into the title dialog. Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes will battle this weekend in a possible No. 1 contender struggle at UFC 306.

Topuria has the chance to show himself proper at UFC 308. Within the meantime, Holloway ought to put together for a fired-up Topuria with a degree to show in Abu Dhabi.