UFC 308 ‘Prelims’ results and updates | Topuria vs. Holloway
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by Tim Bissell · MMAmania.comUltimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was in the desert this weekend with UFC 308 going down at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates TODAY (Sat., Oct. 26, 2024), streaming LIVE on ESPN+ PPV. UFC 308’s pay-per-view (PPV) main event was a banger between UFC Featherweight champ Ilia Topuria and former long-time belt holder Max Holloway. The co-main had former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker finally meeting Khamzat Chimaev (we hope).
UFC 308’s “Prelims” were headlined by former Ibo Aslan vs. Raffael Cerqueira. Former UFC Lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos was also on the undercard. He fought Geoff Neal. Before that, rising prospect Myktykbek Orolbai took on former hot prospect Mateusz Rebecki. The Prelims also included Abus Magomedov taking on vicious KO artist Brunno Ferreira. On the undercard we also had Kennedy Nzuchukwu vs. Chris Barnett (at Heavyweight) and Farid Basharat vs. Victor Hugo.
So, before UFC 308’s PPV action begins live at a special time of 2 p.m. ET this afternoon, MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE coverage of the entire UFC 308 “Prelims” undercard below, beginning with the first fight at 10:00 a.m. ET this morning on ESPN+. We are covering UFC 308’s PPV main card in a separate thread right here, beginning at 2 p.m. ET.
UFC 308 START TIME AND DATE
MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 308 fight card below, starting with the ESPN+ early “Prelims” undercard bouts, which air at 10:00 a.m. ET, followed by the UFC 308’s PPV main card, which will start at 2 p.m ET on ESPN+ PPV, with play-by-play updates here.
Keep in mind that we will also be the spot for the latest news, recaps, and post-fight analysis following “Topuria vs. Holloway.” Without further delay, see below for the updated UFC 308 results. (Note: This will go from the top down; therefore, the newest information will at the top of the stream).
UFC 308 QUICK RESULTS
145 lbs.: Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway — Topuria def. Holloway via TKO (punches), round 3 (3:24)
185 lbs.: Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev — Chimaev def. Whittaker via submission (neck crank), round 1 (3:34)
205 lbs.: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic — Ankalaev def. Rakic via unanimous decision (29-28, 39-28, 29-28)
145 lbs.: Dan Ige vs. Lerone Murphy —Murphy def. Ige via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
185 lbs.: Shara Magomedov vs. Armen Petrosyan — Magomedov def. Petrosyan via TKO (double back fists), round 2 (4:52)
205 lbs.: Ibo Aslan vs. Raffael Cerqueira — Aslan def. Cerqueira via TKO (punches), round 1 (0:51) — HIGHLIGHTS!
170 lbs.: Geoff Neal vs. Rafael dos Anjos — Neal def. Dos Anjos via TKO (injury), round 1 (1:30)
160 lbs.: Myktybek Orolbai vs. Mateusz Rebecki — Rebecki def. Orolbai via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) — HIGHLIGHTS!
185 lbs.: Abus Magomedov vs. Brunno Ferreira — Magomedov def. Ferreira via submission (arm triangle), round 3 (3:14) — HIGHLIGHTS!
265 lbs.: Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Chris Barnett — Nzechukwu def. Barnett via TKO (punches and knee), round 1 (4:29) — HIGHLIGHTS!
145 lbs.: Farid Basharat vs. Victor Hugo — Basharat def. Hugo via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
185 lbs.: Ismail Naurdiev vs. Bruno Silva — Naurdiev def. SIlva via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
170 lbs.: Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Carlos Leal — Fakhretdinov def. Leal by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
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‘FIGHT ISLAND’ FIRECRACKER! Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Sat., Oct. 26, 2024, with a thrilling 145-pound championship clash between freshly-crowned kingpin, Ilia Topuria, making his first-ever title defense against former division deity, Max Holloway. In UFC 308’s pay-per-view (PPV) co-headliner, former Middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker, will face off against the oft-injured (and ill) Khamzat Chimaev, with the winner inching one step closer to a future 185-pound title shot. UFC 308 will also feature the pivotal 205-pound showdown between Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic, the return of one-eyed Shara Magomedov and so much more! UFC 308’s start time is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET (Prelims card) and 2 p.m. ET (PPV main card).
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