News DeskAbu Dhabi, UAE – The world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, UFC, is set to make a highly anticipated return to Abu Dhabi with UFC® 308: Topuria vs. Holloway. This event promises a title fight for the ages as UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria faces off against the No. 2 ranked Max Holloway. The co-main event features a clash of top middleweights, with No. 3 ranked contender Robert Whittaker taking on No. 11 ranked Khamzat Chimaev in a five-round matchup with significant title implications.
Held in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), UFC® 308: Topuria vs. Holloway tickets went on sale Tuesday, August 6, via etihadarena.ae and Ticketmaster.ae. This event marks the 20th UFC event held in the UAE over the past decade, highlighting the sport’s growing popularity in the Middle East.
VIP Experience packages for UFC® 308: Topuria vs. Holloway are available through On Location, UFC’s Official VIP Experience Provider. These exclusive packages offer premium seating, VIP access to weigh-ins, all-inclusive hospitality, meet-and-greets with UFC athletes, and more. More details can be found at UFCvip.com.
Main Event Showdown
Topuria (15-0-0), fighting out of Spain by way of Georgia, aims to defend his featherweight title against world-class striker Holloway. Topuria boasts nine first-round finishes and dethroned UFC legend Alex Volkanovski earlier this year. Holloway (26-7-0), fighting out of Hawaii, USA, enters the Octagon® after a decisive win over Justin Gaethje at UFC® 300, where he claimed the fan-favorite BMF title. He is now focused on regaining the featherweight title this October.
Co-Main Event Highlights
Whittaker (26-7-0), fighting out of New South Wales, Australia, looks to extend his winning streak in the middleweight division following his victory over Ikram Aliskerov at UFC’s inaugural event in Saudi Arabia. Chimaev (13-0-0), fighting out of the UAE, enters the Octagon after a career-defining win against Kamaru Usman. With an undefeated record, Chimaev aims to continue his dominance.
Additional Bouts
- Heavyweight Matchup: Ciryl “Bon Gamin” Gane (12-2-0) vs. Alexander “Drago” Volkov (38-10-0)
- Light Heavyweight Bout: Magomed Ankalaev (19-1-1) vs. Aleksandar “Rocket” Rakic (14-4-0)
- Heavyweight Face-Off: Marcos Rogerio “Pezao” de Lima (22-9-1) vs. Kennedy “African Savage” Nzechukwu (12-5-0)
- Welterweight Battle: Rinat “Gladiator” Fakhretdinov (23-2-1) vs. Nursulton “Black” Ruziboev (34-9-2)
- Lightweight Clash: Geoff “Handz of Steel” Neal (15-6-0) vs. Rafael Dos Anjos (32-16-0)
- Featherweight Bout: Lerone “The Miracle” Murphy (14-0-1) vs. Dan “50K” Ige (18-8-0)
- Middleweight Fight: Abus Magomedov (26-6-1) vs. Brunno Ferreira (12-1-0)
UFC® 308: Topuria vs. Holloway is set to be a historic event, showcasing some of the best MMA talents in the world and contributing to the sport’s growth in the Middle East.
