Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway will collide for the undisputed UFC featherweight title later at the moment (Sat., Oct. 26, 2024) at UFC 308 dwell on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Etihad Area in Abu Dhabi, UAE, however they may meet at an uncommon time for one of the stacked occasions of the 12 months.
Topuria’s important occasion conflict with Holloway will likely be his first official title protection since knocking out Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 this previous January to assert 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” will likely be actual telling of Topuria’s dominance transferring ahead.
Holloway, alternatively, has been right here greater than as soon as. This will likely be his second try and turn out to be a UFC featherweight champion, however his tenth official UFC title combat. It’s Holloway’s eleventh if you happen to depend his “BMF” title combat towards Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 this previous April, which “Blessed” closed out with a last-second knockout end (rewatch it HERE). Holloway will likely be a betting underdog for Saturday’s matchup with Topuria, however the fan favourite is red-hot and greater than able to taking part in spoiler.
Struggle followers will likely 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 anticipate 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. In fact, the motion might run early or late so make sure you stick to Mania for ongoing begin time updates.
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