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MA fans will get a thrilling fight for the featherweight championship when holds the 308 event as faces off against , so what are all the crucial details you need to know? Topuria (15-0-0), a Georgian fighter born in Germany, became the champion of the division in February 2024 when he knocked out and he will make his first defense of the belt against a very tough opponent. The 32-year-old Holloway (26-7-0), from Hawaii, has been around the block and previously was champion in the featherweight division from 2016-2019 before stepping up to try his hand at lightweight instead. And after a rocky run of form from 2019-2022 when he lost four of seven fights, he has since rebounded with three straight wins against Arnold Allen, Jung Chan-sung and Justin Gaethje, who he knocked out in April 2024.
But Topuria is no slouch either as his record shows. The 27-year-old oozed confidence when he prepared to face Australia's Volkanovski in his first title shot and he did not disappoint either by clearly proving to be the better fighter as he claimed the belt inside two rounds. So the pair promise to offer up a thrilling fight when they meet in the Octagon, but what are the details for the event? When is UFC 308? UFC 308: Topuria vs.
Holloway will take place on Saturday, October 26 as Topuria looks to defend his belt. Deigo Lopes (26-6-0) is standing by to step in if either headliner cannot make the bout and he is currently ranked third in the UFC featherweight standings. What time is UFC 308? Prelim fights for UFC 308 will begin at 11:00 ET/08:00 PT whilst the main card can be expected to begin at 15:00 ET/12:00 PT.
Topuria and Holloway will star, although their precise fight time is not yet known because it depends on the pace of the other fights. Where is UFC 308? UFC 308 will be hosted at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi at the heart of the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East. The venue seats 18,000 people and can be found on the Yas Island part of the city, the land which also hosts the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
What is the main card for UFC 308? As you know, it's heading the main event of the evening as the pair clash in their quests to get their hands on the UFC featherweight belt, or defend in the case of the former. But they will not be the only pair bringing the heat to the Octagon so here is the full main card for UFC 308, hosted on Saturday, October 26 in the United Arab Emirates. Where to watch UFC 308? Fans can still purchase tickets for $1633 USD (6000 Emirati Dirham) but move quickly because the are very limited seats remaining.
For fans who cannot make the trip across the world, or simply don't want to, the event will be broadcast via ESPN+ and also by UFC's Fight Pass. Who is the betting favorite for UFC 308? Topuria opened as the -188 betting favorite when the UFC announced this matchup as the headliner for UFC 308. He has since climbed to -270.
Meanwhile, Holloway, who opened as the +146 betting underdog, now has a betting line of +190 for Saturday's fight card..
