Alexander Volkanovski's real-time cage-side reaction to Ilia Topuria knocking Max Holloway out sparks vivid fan comments: "Bro having flashbacks"

Alexander Volkanovski's live reaction to Ilia Topuria knocking out Max Holloway has sparked reactions from MMA fans worldwide. While many mocked Volkanovski, citing his defeat against Topuria at UFC 298, some praised the Spaniard's performance against Holloway at UFC 308.

Following two rounds of back-and-forth action, Holloway seemed to be taking the lead, however, Topuria stunned him with a devastating right hand in the third round. The reigning champion followed with a left hook that dropped the former champion to the ground. The 27-year-old then unleashed a barrage of punches that forced referee Marc Goddard to step in and end the bout.

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Volkanovski, who was present at UFC 308, was taken aback by all that was happening in front of him. The former champion was spotted applauding for Topuria, suggesting that he was impressed by the latter's performance against Holloway, whom 'The Great' defeated three times before. Full Violence shared the Australian's reaction to X.

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Fans soon rushed to the comments section to share their reactions.

One fan took a dig at Volkanovski, writing:

''Bro having flashbacks''

Another fan highlighted Volkanovski's defeat against Topuria, writing:

''Volk looks shook here. I don’t think he expected Ilia to do this good. Now he’s reconsidering how much of a “fluke” their last fight was.''

Other fans wrote:

''I know Volk feels so much better now like “see it’s not just me”

''They all know that they’re FU**ED. Even Diego Lopes was terrified but immediately went back to smiling when he realized he was caught on camera. Topuria has the entire division SHOOK.''

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Following the fight, Volkanovski joined Topuria inside the octagon during the latter's in-ring interview. The Spaniard acknowledged the 36-year-old, hinting at a potential rematch in the near future.