Max Holloway explains why Justin Gaethje’s win over Ilia Topuria shocked him
Max Holloway said he was not surprised by the result of Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, but noted the manner of victory mattered.The UFC Freedom 250 bout for the UFC lightweight title ended via corner stoppage before the fifth round after Gaethje rallied in the third and fourth.Topuria, a heavy favorite, took his first professional loss as Holloway highlighted Gaethje's boxing over the leg-kick approach he expected.Holloway spoke in a recent interview and is scheduled to face Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on Saturday, July 11, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

