UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway – Featherweight Title Showdown in Abu Dhabi

The highly anticipated UFC 308 event is set to take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The main card, which begins at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT), will be available on pay-per-view via ESPN+, while the nine-fight preliminary card will stream on ESPN+ starting at 10 a.m. ET.

The main event features a thrilling matchup between undefeated UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and former champion Max Holloway. Topuria, with a perfect 15-0 MMA record and 7-0 in the UFC, will make his first title defense after knocking out Alexander Volkanovski in February. Holloway, who boasts a 26-7 MMA record and 22-7 in the UFC, is on a three-fight winning streak and is known for his historic knockout of Justin Gaethje in April.

The co-main event pits Khamzat Chimaev, who is 13-0 in MMA and 7-0 in the UFC, against former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker. Chimaev returns to action after a year-long absence due to illness, while Whittaker looks to continue his momentum with back-to-back wins over Paulo Costa and Ikram Aliskerov.

Other notable fights on the main card include Dan Ige vs. Lerone Murphy, Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic, and Shara Magomedov vs. Armen Petrosyan. The preliminary card features several intriguing matchups, including Rafael dos Anjos vs. Geoff Neal and Farid Basharat vs. Victor Hugo.

Fans in Abu Dhabi can also participate in various public events leading up to the fight, including the UFC Fan Experience at Yas Mall and Yas Bay Plaza, and the UFC 308 Open Workouts and Press Conference. These events offer fans a chance to interact with the fighters and enjoy immersive experiences.

The betting odds for the main event have Ilia Topuria as the favorite at -245, with Max Holloway at +200. Khamzat Chimaev is favored at -220 against Robert Whittaker, who is at +180.