Max Holloway is confident with his pick for the UFC 313 co-main event. Justin Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) runs things back with Rafael Fiziev (12-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas ( ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+, ESPN+).

Max Holloway excitedly supports Gaethje as an underdog in the rematch at UFC 313. Gaethje won their previous encounter, but Fiziev is favored based on current betting odds. Gaethje is on a mission to come back strong after his recent knockout loss to Holloway.

The loss served as instant redemption for the 36-year-old Gaethje, a former interim champion at 155 pounds, who was knocked out cold in the final seconds of his last fight against Max Holloway in their ceremonial BMF title clash at UFC 300 in April 2024.

Ilia Topuria may left the featherweight division, perhaps for good, but he still has all the bragging rights in the world. The post As UFC 314 Gets Hyped, Ilia Topuria Lands a Brutal Insult on Alexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria appeared first on EssentiallySports.

LAS VEGAS – Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes will decide a new featherweight champion at UFC 314. Thursday, the pair came face-to-face for the first time since their matchup was announced. With Ilia Topuria deciding to give up the title and move up

Topuria already has a stunning knockout win over Volkanovski — a victory that earned him the UFC featherweight title, which he defended against Max Holloway, whom he also defeat