UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway
United Arab Emirates
Main Card • Final
Georgia
R3, 1:34
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
United States
R1, 3:34
Performance of the Night
Australia
Russia
R3, 5:00
Serbia
England
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:52
Performance of the Night
Armenia
Prelims • Final
Turkey
R1, 0:51
Brazil
R1, 1:30
Poland
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Kyrgyzstan
Germany
R3, 3:14
Nigeria
R1, 4:27
Spain
R3, 5:00
Morocco
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Mateusz Rębecki and Myktybek Orolbai each collected $50,000 for their grueling, bloody three-round catchweight war on the preliminary card.
Performance of the Night: Ilia Topuria received $50,000 for becoming the first fighter ever to knock out Max Holloway. Khamzat Chimaev earned $50,000 for executing a vicious first-round face crank submission against Robert Whittaker, and Sharabutdin Magomedov took home $50,000 for his viral double-spinning back fist knockout over Armen Petrosyan.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $750,000 | — | $50,000 | $800,000 | |
| LOSS | $800,000 | — | — | $800,000 | |
| WIN | $250,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $400,000 | |
| LOSS | $400,000 | — | — | $400,000 | |
| WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | — | $300,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | — | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $125,000 | — | — | $125,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $110,000 | $110,000 | — | $220,000 | |
| LOSS | $180,000 | — | — | $180,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Official fighter purses for UFC events held in the United Arab Emirates are not publicly disclosed by a government athletic commission. The figures listed above represent industry estimates derived from established promotional contracts, past disclosed state commissions, and media reports. Estimated totals include verified post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) awarded to Ilia Topuria, Khamzat Chimaev, Sharabutdin Magomedov, Mateusz Rębecki, and Myktybek Orolbai.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 308
Ilia Topuria became the first fighter in mixed martial arts history to knock out Max Holloway, ending Holloway’s record streak of 33 consecutive professional fights without a KO defeat.
With his third-round stoppage win, Ilia Topuria preserved his unblemished professional MMA record (16-0-0) and successfully completed his inaugural UFC featherweight title defense.
Topuria became the first competitor in UFC history to score consecutive knockout finishes over division legends Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway.
Khamzat Chimaev extended his undefeated streak to 14-0-0 by submitting former champion Robert Whittaker via face crank in round one, absorbing just two total strikes in the contest.
Sharabutdin Magomedov became only the second fighter in UFC history to finish an opponent using a double-spinning backfist combination, dispatching Armen Petrosyan at 4:52 of Round 2.
UFC 308 celebrated the promotion’s 20th visit to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, establishing the Etihad Arena as the premier international hub for UFC pay-per-view cards.
Magomed Ankalaev earned a unanimous decision over Aleksandar Rakić to extend his unbeaten streak to 13 bouts (11-0-1, 1 NC), the second-longest in UFC light heavyweight history behind Jon Jones (18).
Lerone Murphy defeated ranked veteran Dan Ige via unanimous decision to maintain his undefeated status (15-0-1 overall, 7-0-1 UFC), the longest active streak in the 145-pound division.
Turkey’s Ibo Aslan connected on 28 of 40 strikes to stop undefeated newcomer Raffael Cerqueira in just 51 seconds of round 1, registering one of the fastest 205-pound knockouts of the year.
Mateusz Rębecki and Myktybek Orolbai combined for 132 significant strikes in a bloody 160-pound catchweight war that earned consensus Fight of the Night honors.
Moving up from light heavyweight, Kennedy Nzechukwu scored his first heavyweight Octagon finish, stopping Chris Barnett with a knee to the body and follow-up punches in round 1.
Abus Magomedov recorded his second UFC submission, executing a textbook arm-triangle choke against Brunno Ferreira at 3:14 of Round 3.
When and where did UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway take place?
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway took place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Who won the main event between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway?
Ilia Topuria defeated Max Holloway via knockout (punches) at 1:34 of Round 3 to successfully defend the undisputed UFC Featherweight Championship.
Had Max Holloway ever been knocked out before UFC 308?
No. Across 33 previous professional fights and over a decade inside the Octagon, Max Holloway had never been knocked out or stopped by strikes until Topuria finished him at UFC 308.
Who won the co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev?
Khamzat Chimaev defeated former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker via first-round submission (face crank) at 3:34, maintaining his undefeated record.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 308?
Five fighters earned $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Mateusz Rębecki vs. Myktybek Orolbai took Fight of the Night, while Ilia Topuria, Khamzat Chimaev, and Sharabutdin Magomedov collected Performance of the Night honors.
How did Shara Magomedov finish Armen Petrosyan?
Sharabutdin Magomedov landed an extraordinary double-spinning backfist knockout at 4:52 of Round 2, feinting with one arm and landing flush with the other to earn a Performance of the Night bonus.
What happened in the light heavyweight bout between Magomed Ankalaev and Aleksandar Rakić?
Magomed Ankalaev defeated Aleksandar Rakić via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), cementing his position as the top contender in the 205-pound division.
Who won the featherweight clash between Lerone Murphy and Dan Ige?
Lerone Murphy recovered from an early knockdown to defeat Dan Ige via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), improving his undefeated record to 15-0-1.
How did Geoff Neal defeat former champion Rafael dos Anjos?
Geoff Neal dropped Rafael dos Anjos with a punch, during which Dos Anjos suffered a fight-ending knee injury, resulting in a TKO at 1:30 of Round 1.
Why was Rębecki vs. Orolbai named Fight of the Night?
Mateusz Rębecki and Myktybek Orolbai engaged in a relentless, blood-soaked 15-minute battle that featured multiple momentum swings and a combined 132 significant strikes, resulting in a split decision win for Rębecki.
How quickly did Ibo Aslan win his preliminary fight?
Ibo Aslan scored a blistering TKO at 0:51 of Round 1 against Raffael Cerqueira, landing 28 punches in under a minute.
How many bouts were featured at UFC 308?
UFC 308 featured a total of 13 mixed martial arts bouts: 5 fights on the main pay-per-view card and 8 preliminary bouts.
Who were the commentators for UFC 308?
The cageside commentary desk featured lead play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts Daniel Cormier and Paul Felder.
What milestone did UFC 308 represent for Abu Dhabi?
UFC 308 was the 20th event held in Abu Dhabi by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, continuing a partnership that began with UFC 112 in 2010.
How was UFC 308 broadcast?
In the United States, the main card was broadcast live on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View, while the preliminary card was streamed live on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass.
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