The UFC’s Octagon heads to Abu Dhabi for a huge night of fights at UFC 308, with a colossal clash set to headline the Etihad Arena on Saturday night.
The main event will see one of the biggest UFC fights of the year, as newly-crowned undisputed featherweight champion of the world Ilia Topuria puts his title on the line for the first time when he takes on former champion, and current BMF champion, Max Holloway.
The co-main also has major championship implications, as former undisputed champ Robert Whittaker faces enigmatic contender Khamzat Chimaev in a fight that could propel the winner into a title fight early in 2025.
Undefeated English featherweight Lerone Murphy is also in action as he looks to climb another rung on the 145-pound ladder against longtime contender Dan Ige, and light heavyweight contenders collide as former title challenger Magomed Ankalaev and dangerous striker Aleksandar Rakic prepare to throw down in a crucial clash at 205 pounds.
The main card kicks off with a middlweight clash between Shara “Bullet” Magomedov and Armen Petrosyan.
All week, the UFC’s Embedded camera crews are following the fighters from their homes all the way to Abu Dhabi as they go through their their fight week preparations ahead of fight night at the Etihad Arena.
Per the UFC’s official YouTube page, in Episode 1: “Khamzat Chimaev trains for his bout against Robert Whittaker; Champ Ilia Topuria has striking sessions in his hotel; Dan Ige catches some waves; Aleksandar Rakic spars in the gym; Max Holloway gets in a session with his team at the hotel.”
Check out the full episode via the video above.
