ABU DHABI – Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway brought some intense energy to their faceoff at the UFC 308 pre-fight press conference. After exchanging words in front of fans and media at Etihad Arena, which also hosts Saturday’s event ( ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN+), reigning featherweight champion Topuria and BMF titleholder Holloway got a chance to square up. The tension between Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) and Holloway (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC) has grown as fight night approaches. During their first faceoff, Holloway simply stared while Topuria appeared to be the one doing all the talking. Check out the video above to see Topuria and Holloway have their first official UFC 308 fight week faceoff. Related Dustin Poirier: Ilia Topuria's KO prediction of Max Holloway at UFC 308 is 'almost impossible' Ilia Topuria doubts Max Holloway will challenge him to brawl at UFC 308: 'He's already backing out' Climent coaches: Ilia Topuria would 'explode' Max Holloway's head if he points to brawl at UFC 308 Max Holloway before UFC 308: 'Copycat' Ilia Topuria trying to steal Conor McGregor's aura Ilia Topuria downplays Max Holloway calling himself best boxer in UFC, says it's 'kind of a shame' For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 308