Fight card confirmed for UFC 308

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UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria will take on No. 2 ranked Max Holloway for the return of UFC to the UAE capital for the second time this year. 

The event, held in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), will also feature a clash of top middleweights between No. 3 ranked contender Robert Whittaker and No. 11 ranked Khamzat Chimaev in a five-round matchup.

For UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway, fan favourite Abu Dhabi Showdown Week is set to return for a seven-day series of city-wide events with dedicated fan events, live shows, and much more.

Abu Dhabi recently hosted an action-packed Fight Night at the Etihad Arena, following last October’s thrilling UFC 294, which captivated the capital with major names like Islam Makhachev and Khamzat Chimaev delivering impressive victories in the octagon.
 

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