Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway are set to clash in the featherweight championship main event at UFC 308, a highly anticipated fight following Topuria’s undefeated streak and Holloway’s recent resurgence.
Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway are set to face off in the featherweight championship main event this Saturday at UFC 308. It’s a showdown the MMA community has eagerly anticipated since its announcement.
For an in-depth look at how both fighters reached this weekend’s pay-per-view, check out MMA Fighting’s UFC 308 Timeline video. It offers a comprehensive journey of their paths to Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Topuria remains undefeated, having clinched the UFC featherweight title with a Knockout of the Year-worthy finish against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 in February. Before that, he headlined his first promotional event at UFC Jacksonville, securing a dominant unanimous decision over Josh Emmett in June 2023.
Holloway aims to reclaim the 145-pound championship. Since his third loss to Volkanovski at UFC 276 in July 2022, "Blessed" has been on a winning streak. His recent highlight? A knockout for the ages against Justin Gaethje at April’s UFC 300, earning him the BMF title.
So, what’ll it be? Will Topuria’s reign of dominance persist, or is the Blessed Express gearing up for another championship run?