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News - October 25, 2024

UFC 308: Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway Set for Epic Showdown in Abu Dhabi

Brace yourself for one of 2024’s most anticipated fights as UFC 308 descends upon Abu Dhabi on October 26th!


A Night of High-Stakes Battles in Abu Dhabi

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Yas Island for UFC 308, bringing a lineup of exhilarating matchups to the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 26th.

Featherweight Title Clash: Topuria vs. Holloway

In the main event, undefeated Ilia Topuria (15-0) puts his featherweight title on the line against former champion and current BMF titleholder Max Holloway. Topuria shocked the MMA world earlier this year by ending Alexander Volkanovski’s five-year reign, becoming the only featherweight to defeat him. With his lethal combination of striking power and submission skills, Topuria aims to further cement his legacy.

Holloway, known as “Blessed,” has been a dominant force at 145 pounds, overcoming every opponent in the division except Volkanovski since 2019. He’s currently on a three-fight winning streak, including a sensational knockout of Justin Gaethje in a lightweight BMF title fight—a frontrunner for 2024’s Knockout of the Year. Holloway is determined to reclaim the featherweight throne and add another chapter to his storied career.

Co-Main Event: Chimaev vs. Whittaker

The co-main event features a pivotal middleweight showdown between rising star Khamzat Chimaev and former champion Robert Whittaker. Chimaev, long touted as a future UFC champion, looks to make a significant impact after a series of setbacks due to illnesses and injuries. He burst onto the scene in 2020 with two stoppage victories in just 10 days but has only fought three times since April 2022.

Whittaker, ever the consummate professional, continues his quest to regain the middleweight title. With a 3-1 record since his 2022 rematch loss to Israel Adesanya, Whittaker remains a formidable contender who consistently delivers high-caliber performances.

Full Fight Card and Odds

The event boasts a stacked card filled with top-tier talent:

  • Ilia Topuria (c) vs. Max Holloway (Featherweight Title)
  • Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker (Middleweights)
  • Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige (Featherweights)
  • Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic (Light Heavyweights)
  • Shara Magomedov vs. Armen Petrosyan (Middleweights)
  • Geoff Neal vs. Rafael dos Anjos (Welterweights)
  • Myktybek Orolbai vs. Mateusz Rebecki (Lightweights)
  • Said Nurmagomedov vs. Daniel Santos (Bantamweights)
  • Abus Magomedov vs. Brunno Ferreira (Middleweights)
  • Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Chris Barnett (Heavyweights)
  • Farid Basharat vs. Victor Hugo (Bantamweights)
  • Ismail Naurdiev vs. Bruno Silva (Middleweights)
  • Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Nursulton Ruziboev (Welterweights)
  • Rafael Cerqueira vs. Ibo Aslan (Light Heavyweights)

Event Details

  • Date: October 26, 2024
  • Location: Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Start Time: Main card begins at 2 p.m. ET
  • How to Watch: Available on ESPN+ PPV

Be Part of the Action

Don’t miss your chance to witness history in the making as some of the UFC’s brightest stars take center stage. Whether you’re attending live on Yas Island or tuning in from home, UFC 308 promises an unforgettable night of world-class MMA action.

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