UFC 308 Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway UK start time and TV channel

In one of the most eagerly awaited UFC fights of the year, Ilia Topuria will defend his featherweight title against Max Holloway tonight. 'El Matador' has been a revelation since joining the UFC four years ago.

With an unbeaten professional record of 15-0, the 27 year old earned his first UFC world title fight after a commanding performance against Josh Emmett last year. Remarkably, he went on to dethrone Alexander Volkanovski in February, knocking out the featherweight legend in the second round.

In this first defence of his title, he faces a stern challenge in 'Blessed'. Holloway secured the most impressive win of his MMA career at UFC 300 when he knocked out Justin Gaethje.

It's safe to say that the card is packed from start to finish. The co-main event features former champion Robert Whittaker taking on undefeated sensation Khamzat Chimaev in an exciting middleweight clash.

Also on the main card, Magomed Ankalaev will face Aleksandar Rakic - with the victor potentially set to fight for Alex Pereira's light-heavyweight title next. Here's everything you need to know about tonight's fights...

What time will Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway start in the UK?

Tonight's highly anticipated pay-per-view event is set to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The prelims are expected to kick off around 3pm UK time (7am PT, 9am CT, 10am ET), with the main card following at 7pm UK time (11am PT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET).

The main event ring walks are likely to happen around 10pm UK time, with the two stars touching gloves shortly after and before the first bell rings. The fight could start earlier if the prelim fights finish ahead of schedule.

What TV channel is Topuria vs Max Holloway on?

For those wondering how to watch Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway in the UK on TV and via stream, tonight's action will be broadcast live on TNT Sports Box Office for a fee of £19.99. Fans can also stream the event on the broadcaster's app, while Discovery+ will also air the action in the UK.

In the US, ESPN+ will stream the event live.

The full fight card and undercard include:.

Main card.

Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway.

Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev.

Lerone Murphy vs Dan Ige.

Magomed Ankalaev vs Aleksandar Rakic.

Shara Magomedov vs Armen Petrosyan.

Prelims.

Ibo Aslan vs Raffael Cerqueira.

Rafael dos Anjos vs Geoff Neal.

Myktybek Orolbai vs Mateusz Rebecki.

Brunno Ferreira vs Abus Magomedov.

Chris Barnett vs Kennedy Nzechukwu.

Farid Basharat vs Victor Hugo.

Ismail Naurdiev vs Bruno Silva.

Rinat Fakhretdinov vs Carlos Leal.