The card for UFC 308 is starting to take shape, with four fights being added for Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.
UFC president Dana White announced that Max Holloway will face featherweight champion Ilia Topuria for the title in the main event, while the co-main event will feature Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev.
It was recently reported earlier this week that a verbal agreement between Holloway and Topuria was in place.
Topuria is undefeated in mixed martial arts and won the title in his seventh UFC appearance in February when he knocked out Alexander Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 298.
Holloway is coming off an epic last-second knockout win over Justin Gaethje to win the organization’s symbolic BMF Title in a featured lightweight matchup at UFC 300. The 32-year-old former featherweight champion is 0-3 in his last three undisputed title fights, all of which were against Volkanovski, who is the lone fighter to defeat Holloway at 145 pounds in the past decade. Holloway initially won an interim featherweight title by beating Anthony Pettis; he later unified it when he stopped Jose Aldo.
White also announced two additional fights with Ciryl Gane going up against Alexander Volkov while Magomed Ankalaev will take on Aleksandar Rakić.
UFC 308 lineup previously had Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Nursulton Ruziboev, Dan Ige vs. Lerone Murphy and Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Marcos Rogerio.
The event is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 26.
In an exciting turn of events, Topuria is set to defend his featherweight title against Holloway in the main event of UFC 308. This highly anticipated matchup has fans buzzing with excitement as two of the top fighters in the division go head to head.
Topuria, known for his impressive record and dominant performances in the octagon, will be looking to solidify his status as the reigning champion in the featherweight division. With a combination of striking and grappling skills, Topuria has proven to be a formidable opponent for anyone who steps into the cage with him.
On the other hand, Holloway is no stranger to the spotlight and has a reputation for being one of the most skilled and experienced fighters in the UFC. With a strong striking game and excellent cardio, Holloway poses a significant threat to Topuria’s title reign.
Both fighters have been training hard in preparation for this fight, and fans can expect an intense and action-packed matchup when they finally meet in the octagon. With so much on the line, neither fighter will be holding back, making for an exciting and unpredictable fight.
As the main event of UFC 308, this matchup is sure to draw a large audience and generate plenty of excitement among MMA fans. Whether you’re rooting for Topuria to defend his title or hoping to see Holloway dethrone the champion, one thing is for sure – this fight is not to be missed. Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling night of fights at UFC 308.