UFC 308 is scheduled to take place on October 26, 2024, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The headline fight is for the UFC Featherweight Championship, featuring Ilia Topuria defending his title against former champion Max Holloway.
Initially, there was some confusion regarding the co-main event, but it has been confirmed that Robert Whittaker will face Khamzat Chimaev in a highly anticipated middleweight bout set for five rounds.
A heavyweight rematch between Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov is scheduled. Magomed Ankalaev will fight Aleksandar Rakić in the light heavyweight division. Other fights include Geoff Neal vs. Rafael dos Anjos in welterweight and several other bouts across different weight classes.
The preliminary card starts at 10:00 AM ET, with the main card beginning at 2:00 PM ET. The main event is expected around 4:00 PM ET. The event marks UFC’s 20th visit to Abu Dhabi, showcasing a stacked card with significant fights across various weight classes.
There’s considerable buzz around the event, especially regarding the Whittaker vs. Chimaev fight, with some speculation and discussion on platforms like X about the card’s structure and the implications of these matchups for the fighters’ careers and the UFC rankings.
UFC 308 promises to be a significant event with high stakes, particularly for the title fight and the co-main event, which could determine the next contender in the middleweight division. This card is going to be amazing.
