UFC 308 Abu Dhabi is set to deliver another spectacular night of MMA action as the promotion returns to the Etihad Arena on October 26, 2024. Hot on the heels of the recently staged UFC Fight Night in the capital, fans can look forward to high-stakes matchups across a stacked card.
Main Event: Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway — Featherweight Championship
The UFC 308 main event features a featherweight title defence that has the MMA world buzzing. Champion Ilia Topuria, who stormed onto the scene with a stunning knockout of Alexander Volkanovski, puts his belt on the line against the legendary Max Holloway — currently ranked second in the featherweight division. Both men are powerful, precise strikers, and with neither carrying a glass chin, expect a relentless, action-packed contest from the opening bell.
Co-Main Event: Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev
In a five-round middleweight clash, former champion Robert Whittaker — ranked third in the division — takes on the surging Khamzat Chimaev. Whittaker brings world-class striking and wrestling defence; Chimaev brings elite grappling and unrelenting pressure. The clash of styles makes this one of the most anticipated bouts on the card, with knockdowns and submission attempts both firmly on the table.
Additional Main Card Fights
Heavyweight Bout: Ciryl Gane vs Alexander Volkov
Two of the division's premier strikers collide in a bout that could easily steal fight-of-the-night honours. Ciryl Gane's technical footwork and punishing jab will be tested against the heavy hands of Alexander Volkov. Both men carry serious knockout power at heavyweight, guaranteeing fireworks.
Light Heavyweight Bout: Magomed Ankalaev vs Aleksandar Rakic
Dagestani contender Magomed Ankalaev meets Aleksandar Rakic in a light heavyweight contest packed with grappling and striking intrigue. Both fighters are eager to make a statement in a division where a single decisive performance can catapult a contender to title contention.
Abu Dhabi: A Premier UFC Destination
Abu Dhabi has firmly established itself as one of the UFC's most important global venues. The Etihad Arena hosted a memorable UFC Fight Night earlier this year and welcomed UFC 294 in October 2023 — an event headlined by Islam Makhachev and featuring Khamzat Chimaev. UFC 308 promises to continue that tradition of world-class MMA in the UAE capital.
Get Your Tickets
Tickets for UFC 308 Abu Dhabi are available now at etihadarena.ae. For full event listings and what's on in Abu Dhabi, visit whatson.ae.
Don't miss what could be one of the UFC's best nights of 2024.
