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Main Card Results | UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway
See The Fight Results, Watch Post-Fight Interviews With The Main Card Winners And More From UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway, Live From Etihad Arena In Abu Dhabi
The UFC 308 event at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi was one of the most-highly anticipated of 2024, and it delivered on all counts, highlighted by spectacular performances by Ilia Topuria, Khamzat Chimaev and Shara Magomedov.
Prelim Results | Official Scorecards
UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway Results
- Main Event: Ilia Topuria defeats Max Holloway by knockout at 1:34 of the third round
- Co-Main Event: Khamzat Chimaev defeats Robert Whittaker via submission (face crank) at 3:34 of round one
- Magomed Ankalaev defeats Aleksandar Rakić via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Lerone Murphy defeats Dan Ige via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Shara Magomedov defeats Armen Petrosyan by knockout at 4:52 of the second round
- Ibo Aslan defeats Rafael Cerqueira via TKO (strikes) at :51 of the first round
- Geoff Neal defeats Rafael Dos Anjos via TKO (injury) at 1:30 of the first round
- Mateusz Rebecki defeats Myktybek Orolbai via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
- Abus Magomedov defeats Brunno Ferreira via submission (arm triangle) at 3:14 of round three
- Kennedy Nzechukwu defeats Chris Barnett via TKO (strikes) at 4:27 of the first round
- Farid Basharat defeats Victor Hugo via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
- Ismail Naurdiev defeats Bruno Silva via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Rinat Fakhretdinov defeats Carlos Leal via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway Main Card Results
Shara Magomedov defeats Armen Petrosyan by knockout at 4:52 of the second round
Unbeaten middleweight prospect Shara Magomedov continued to impress, as he scored a highlight reel second-round knockout of Armen Petrosyan in the main card opener.
Petrosyan got after Magomedov immediately, briefly stunning the Russian, who was forced to fight off his back foot to begin. Soon, Magomedov got his rhythm and the two began to scrap, with the fans roaring in appreciation, especially as Magomedov surged down the stretch and answered Petrosyan’s kicks with a variety of counters.
Shara Magomedov Post-Fight Interview | UFC 308
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Shara Magomedov Post-Fight Interview | UFC 308
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Unbeaten middleweight prospect Shara Magomedov continued to impress, as he scored a highlight reel second-round knockout of Armen Petrosyan in the main card opener.
Petrosyan got after Magomedov immediately, briefly stunning the Russian, who was forced to fight off his back foot to begin. Soon, Magomedov got his rhythm and the two began to scrap, with the fans roaring in appreciation, especially as Magomedov surged down the stretch and answered Petrosyan’s kicks with a variety of counters.
Lerone Murphy defeats Dan Ige via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
In a clash of featherweight standouts, unbeaten Lerone Murphy scored an important win over Dan Ige, taking a close, but unanimous, decision.
Scores were 29-28 across the board for the No. 12-ranked, Murphy, now 15-0-1. The No. 14-ranked Ige falls to 18-9.
Lerone Murphy Post-Fight Interview | UFC 308
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Lerone Murphy Post-Fight Interview | UFC 308
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Ige broke open a close first round in the final minute with a knockdown and some follow-up shots, but Murphy recovered and fired back before ending the round with a takedown. Murphy kept the momentum going during a strong middle frame, and the Top 15 contenders battled on fairly even terms in the third, capping off a compelling three-rounder.
Magomed Ankalaev defeats Aleksandar Rakić via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Number one ranked light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev made his case for a shot at the title with a three-round unanimous decision win over Aleksandar Rakic.
All three judges saw it 29-28 for Ankalaev, now 20-1-1, 1 NC. The No.5-ranked Rakic falls to 14-5.
Magomed Ankalaev Octagon Interview | UFC 308
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Magomed Ankalaev Octagon Interview | UFC 308
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The first round was close, with Rakic the busier striker while Ankalev landed the more telling blows as he pressured “Rocket.” In the second, Ankalaev stepped up his pace and had Rakic on the defense, and while the third round continued to be close, it was Ankalaev getting the nod on the scorecards.
Co-Main Event: Khamzat Chimaev defeats Robert Whittaker via submission (face crank) at 3:34 of round one
Khamzat Chimaev’s first fight in a year was a spectacular one, as he submitted former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in less than four minutes.
Khamzat Chimaev Post-Fight Interview | UFC 308
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Khamzat Chimaev Post-Fight Interview | UFC 308
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Not surprisingly, Chimaev shot in for a takedown early, and then worked to take Whittaker’s back on the mat. Whittaker briefly scrambled out of trouble, but Chimaev was right back on him, and after working for a bit, he suddenly locked up a face crank that forced a tap out at 3:34 of the opening round.
With the win, the No. 13-ranked Chimaev moves to 14-0. The No. 3-ranked Whittaker falls to 27-8.
Main Event: Ilia Topuria defeats Max Holloway by knockout at 1:34 of the third round
Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria made another statement in his first title defense Saturday in Abu Dhabi, as he knocked out former champ Max Holloway in the third round of the UFC 308 main event.
Topuria won the title by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski in February, and today, he added another all-time great to his perfect resume.
Ilia Topuria Post-Fight Interview | UFC 308
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Ilia Topuria Post-Fight Interview | UFC 308
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As promised, both fighters called for a slugfest as the bout began, but then the fight started at long range, Holloway busy as Topuria pressured, then took the challenger down twice. Upon rising, Topuria landed a hard right hand and started mixing kicks in. Holloway kept firing, though, landing more and more as the round progressed.
Topuria’s power shots began to find their mark with more frequency in round two, and while they got Holloway’s attention, he didn’t stray from his gameplan or lower his work rate, as he continued to outwork the champion.
Max Holloway Octagon Interview | UFC 308
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Max Holloway Octagon Interview | UFC 308
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In the second minute of round three, a right hand hurt Holloway, and Topuria unleashed his arsenal on the Hawaiian. Holloway initially weathered the storm, but then a left hand sent him hard to the canvas, with referee Marc Goddard halting the fight moments later at 1:34 of the third frame.
With the win, Topuria moves to 16-0. Holloway falls to 26-8.
UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway took place live from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on October 26, 2024. See the final Prelim & Main Card results, Official Scorecards and Who Won Bonuses - and relive the action on UFC Fight Pass!
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