A storm is brewing in the sweltering heat of Abu Dhabi, but it is not of sand and wind but of fists and fury. UFC 308 is set to unleash a tempest of top talent upon the Etihad Arena this October. At the eye of this storm is a featherweight title clash, with Ilia Topuria taking on Max Holloway.
This match-up promises more fireworks as Topuria, undefeated at 15-0, faces his toughest test yet. The Spanish-Georgian fighter has been tearing through the division, with the climax coming against his knockout Alexander Volkanovski. Now, he will square off against a man who needs no introduction.
Max Holloway, the former champ and current BMF title holder, is hungry to regain his gold. The Hawaiian’s exciting style has already garnered him the BMF belt when he knocked out Justin Gaethje in the final second of their bout. However, now, he is after that featherweight strap.
Both these fighters are coming off vicious knockouts of their previous opponents. Plus, the bad blood between them in recent months has definitely spiced up the ultimate showdown. Holloway will look to become the first simultaneous BMF and featherweight champion, while Topuria would love to cement his place among the featherweight greats with a win over a legend.
Which Other Fighters Are Set To Compete At UFC 308?
Topuria vs. Holloway is just the tip of the iceberg. UFC CEO Dana White dropped a bombshell announcement on social media. Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker are set to collide in a middleweight showdown. The duo were set to fight earlier in the Saudi Arabia debut card but had to be canceled. This fight could determine the next title challenger in the division.
Next on the list is light heavyweight Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alexander Rakic. The duo will fight for a potential title eliminator. Moreover, Ciryl Gane faces Alexander Volkov in the heavyweight division. The card also features fan-favorite Dan Ige, who takes on Lerone Murphy in what promises to be a featherweight firefight. Other fights on the card include Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Nursulton Ruziboev and Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Marcos Rogerio.
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So, whether you’re a casual fan or a hardcore enthusiast, clear your schedule. October 26 is set to be a night of high-stakes drama and world-class athleticism. So, it’s high time fight fans! UFC 308 is coming, and it’s bringing the heat to Abu Dhabi!
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