UFC 308 is set to take centre-stage later this month as Max Holloway looks to regain his featherweight title against Ilia Topuria.
However, that will be easier said than done, given ‘El Matador’ is unbeaten in all of his UFC fights.
Topuria brutally knocked out Alexander Volkanovski earlier this year to claim his titleGetty
The Spaniard boasts an incredible 15-0 record and became the featherweight champion with a consummate performance against Alexander Volkanovski in which he knocked him out.
He’s currently one of the best fighters in UFC, but if anyone can beat him, it’s Holloway.
The American has been fighting as UFC featherweight since 2013, and he has fought and beaten some of the best MMA fighters, including Jose Aldo.
Meanwhile, the undercard will see Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev face off.
UFC 308: Date and how to follow
This event will take place on Saturday, October 26 and is being held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
The preliminary action is expected to get going at 7pm UK time, with the main card starting at around 9pm.
The action will be shown on TNT Sports and discovery+ in the UK, with the early prelims available on the UFC Fight Pass. More details can be found here.
talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com will keep you up to date with all the action, while you can also follow all the build-up on talkSPORT’s MMA YouTube channel.
To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
Holloway is a modern-day UFC icon, and he wants his title backGetty
UFC 308: Undercard
Subject to change
Main card
MAIN EVENT: Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway – for UFC Featherweight Championship
Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev
Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic
Shara Magomedov vs. Armen Petrosyan
Preliminary card
Geoff Neal vs. Rafael Dos Anjos
Mateusz Rebecki vs. Myktybek Orolbai
Said Nurmagomedov vs. Daniel Santos
Abus Magomedov vs. Brunno Ferreira
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Justin Tafa
Farid Basharat vs. Victor Hugo
Ismail Naurdiev vs. Bruno Silva
Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Nursulton Ruziboev
Ibo Aslan vs. Rafael Cerqueira
Ankalaev returns as the No.2-ranked light heavyweightGetty
UFC 308: What has been said?
After the card for UFC 308 was confirmed, Justin Gaethje shared his prediction for the main event.
However, he can’t call it, but doesn’t think anyone should be underestimating Holloway.
He said: “I don’t know man. I mean, Max has been there for so many times, he’s got so much experience.
“He’s an absolute dog, his competitive spirit is as high as anybody that’s ever stepped in there so you’re not gonna run through him, no matter what.
“It’s a crazy game and Topuria has power so if he touches him, he could knock him out.
“But we’ll see, Topuria was very impressive versus Volkanovski so we’ll see how he looks.”
Topuria has his sights on a grudge match against Islam MakhachevGetty
Meanwhile, Topuria has been in a war of words with Islam Makhachev for a while and wants to face the UFC legend if he beats Holloway.
In a recent tweet, he said the duo should come face-to-face in the octagon in 2025.
He said: “Let’s leave the kids out of it and settle it like adults inside the octagon 2025.”
