Ilia Topuria solidified his position as a formidable force in the UFC featherweight division with a historic knockout victory over Max Holloway at UFC 308, marking Holloway's first career knockout loss. Topuria's performance, highlighted by a technically superior left hook, was praised by many, including Michael Bisping and Aljamain Sterling. Despite this victory, the BMF title was not on the line, and UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that Holloway retains that belt. With a perfect record of 16-0 and notable wins against top contenders, Topuria has been acknowledged by Chael Sonnen for possibly ending an era in the division and is considering future challenges, including a potential rematch with Alexander Volkanovski. The event also saw Khamzat Chimaev continue his unbeaten streak, defeating Robert Whittaker, showcasing the high level of competition present at UFC 308.