Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this matchup on the fight card, Ilia “El Matador” Topuria will take on Max “Blessed” Jacoby in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 308 card.

Topuria brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 69″ reach. In contrast, Jacoby, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 69″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 46% striking accuracy, Topuria has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.4 per minute. On the other hand, Jacoby boasts a 48% striking accuracy, landing approximately 7.17 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 27-year-old, Ilia Topuria is coming in with a 15-0-0 record. Topuria will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria in February.

Jacoby, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Ilia Topuria on February 17, 2024, at UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill and holds a 26-7-0 record.

Ilia Topuria has a orthodox fighting stance with an 69″ reach. The 32-year-old Max Holloway is an orthodox fighter with a 69″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Ilia Topuria stats

→ Topuria’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Topuria lands 4.4 significant strikes per minute.
→ Topuria’s takedown accuracy is 56%.
→ Topuria’s takedown average is 1.92 per 15 minutes.
→ Topuria’s takedown defense is 92%.

Topuria comes in with 46% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.4 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Jacoby fires at 48% accuracy, landing about 7.17 significant strikes per minute. Ilia Topuria also has a 56% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.92 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Jacoby’s 0.25 takedowns and 84% takedown accuracy.

Max Holloway stats

→ Jacoby’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Jacoby lands 7.17 significant strikes per minute.
→ Jacoby’s takedown accuracy is 53%.
→ Jacoby’s takedown average is 0.25 per 15 minutes.
→ Jacoby’s takedown defense is 84%.

Max spent, on average, 16:15 minutes in the Octagon, and Ilia has an average fight time of 10:02 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Ilia or Max? Sound off in the comments.

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