Alexander Volkanovski, Conor McGregor, Islam Makhachev, and others react to Ilia Topuria handing Max Holloway career-first KO loss at UFC 308

Ilia Topuria's knockout win against Max Holloway at UFC 308 has garnered reactions from Alexander Volkanovski, Conor McGregor, Islam Makhachev, and other MMA personalities. Most were amazed by the Spaniard's boxing prowess, while others praised him for his performance.

Topuria successfully defended his featherweight title by securing a third-round knockout win over Holloway in the main event of UFC 308, which took place this past Saturday at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The Spaniard also became the first fighter to knock Holloway out in the Hawaiian's professional MMA career.

Following the event, Volkanovski uploaded a video on his YouTube channel, congratulating Topuria on his first title defense while expressing his support for Holloway:

''Max, you're a legend, you'll be back and Ilia, congratulations, impressive, I'll see you wherever. Madrid, can you do Madrid early next year? Sydney's definitely next year so that's a date that we know we can do, that would be perfect. We'll see what happens.''

Check out Alexander Volkanovski's comments below:

McGregor, who has been at odds with Topuria for some time now, gave his take on the 27-year-old's win in a now-deleted X post, writing:

''Call me.''

Makhachev acknowledged both Topuria and Holloway, writing:

''Congrats champ it was amazing. Keep your head up Max you are a legend #UFC308''

UFC fighter Cody Stamann praised Topuria, writing:

''Best boxer I’ve ever seen in MMA gloves. @Topuriailia will be a dominate champion. Maybe the best ever at 145 #ufc308''

Former BMF champion Justin Gaethje wrote:

''Topuria got some hands of stone. Hell of a finish. #ufc308''

Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman commended Topuria's left hook, writing:

''Damn that left hook was crazy!!! Congratulations @Topuriailia #UFC308''

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Screenshots of fighters' reaction to Ilia Topuria's knockout win against Max Holloway at UFC 308