UFC 308 faceoff video: Ilia Topuria does all the talking with Max Holloway at press conference

Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway brought some intense energy to their faceoff at the UFC 308 pre-fight press conference.

ABU DHABI – [autotag]Ilia Topuria[/autotag] and [autotag]Max Holloway[/autotag] brought some intense energy to their faceoff at the UFC 308 pre-fight press conference.

After exchanging words in front of fans and media at Etihad Arena, which also hosts Saturday’s event (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN+), reigning featherweight champion Topuria and BMF titleholder Holloway got a chance to square up.

The tension between Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) and Holloway (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC) has grown as fight night approaches. During their first faceoff, Holloway simply stared while Topuria appeared to be the one doing all the talking.

Check out the video above to see Topuria and Holloway have their first official UFC 308 fight week faceoff.

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