24-04-2024 02:00 via mmajunkie.usatoday.com

Max Holloway's coach breaks down matchup against 'oversized bantamweight' Ilia Topuria

Max Holloway’s coach believes Ilia Topuria’s style works in their favor.
Holloway (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC) captured the BMF title with a last-second knockout of Justin Gaethje in their lightweight bout at UFC 300. He has since gone back-and-forth with featherweight champion Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC), who could be his next fight.
Holloway’s coach, Ivan Flores, was asked about Topuria’s skills. Flores praised the champion but pointed to the size advantage Holloway would have.
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