Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway will collide for the undisputed UFC featherweight title later immediately (Sat., Oct. 26, 2024) at UFC 308 reside on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Etihad Area in Abu Dhabi, UAE, however they are going to meet at an uncommon time for probably the most stacked occasions of the 12 months.
Topuria’s important occasion conflict with Holloway might be his first official title protection since knocking out Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 this previous January to say the 145-pound strap (highlights HERE). The undefeated Spanish fighter is already crowning himself the very best within the enterprise, however he’s but to tackle the very best of the very best within the featherweight division. Stopping Volkanovski was an incredible begin, however Saturday’s tilt with “Blessed” might be actual telling of Topuria’s dominance transferring ahead.
Holloway, alternatively, has been right here greater than as soon as. This might be his second try to grow to be a UFC featherweight champion, however his tenth official UFC title battle. It’s Holloway’s eleventh should you rely his “BMF” title battle towards Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 this previous April, which “Blessed” closed out with a last-second knockout end (rewatch it HERE). Holloway might be a betting underdog for Saturday’s matchup with Topuria, however the fan favourite is red-hot and greater than able to enjoying spoiler.
Battle followers might be watching the early motion from Abu Dhabi because the “Prelims” acquired underway at 10 a.m. ET (outcomes HERE), however what time can they count on Topuria and Holloway to make their respective walks to the Octagon?
With a loaded PPV important card starting at 2 p.m. ET — which features a five-round, co-main occasion between middleweights Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev — Topuria vs. Holloway is predicted to start round 4:30 p.m. ET. After all, the motion may run early or late so be sure you keep on with Mania for ongoing begin time updates.
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