What UK time is UFC 308 tonight? Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway fight start time

Ilia Topuria will be looking to successfully defend his featherweight title for the first time this evening when he takes on MMA legend Max Holloway

In one of the most highly-anticipated UFC fights of the year, Ilia Topuria will defend his featherweight title against Max Holloway this evening.

'El Matador' has been a breath of fresh air since signing with the UFC four years ago. With a professional record of 15-0, the 27-year-old earned his first UFC world title fight after dominating Josh Emmett last year. Sensationally, he would go on to dethrone Alexander Volkanovski back In February, knocking the featherweight icon out in the second round. In this first defence of his title, he is in for a tough test in 'Blessed'. Holloway picked up the most impressive win of his MMA career at UFC 300 when he knocked out Justin Gaethje.

It's fair to say that the card is stacked from top to bottom. The co-main event sees former champion Robert Whittaker take on undefeated phenom Khamzat Chimaev in a mouthwatering middleweight scrap. Also on the main card, Magomed Ankalaev will take on Aleksandar Rakic - with the winner potentially in line to fight for Alex Pereira's light-heavyweight title next. Here is everything you need to know about tonight's fights...

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

Tonight's blockbuster pay-per-view card is scheduled to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The prelims are scheduled to get underway at around 3pm UK time (7am PT, 9am CT, 10am ET). The main card will follow at 7pm UK time (11am PT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET). The main event ring walks will likely take place at around 10pm UK time. The two stars will then touch gloves shortly after and before the first bell sounds. The fight should not start later than this but could be brought forward if the prelim fights are completed earlier than expected.

How to watch Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway in the UK on TV and via stream

Tonight's action will be shown live on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK at a cost of £19.99. Fans will be able to 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.

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Full fight card and undercard

Main card

lia 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

Quotes corner

Ilia Topuria: “He’s already backing out. If he brawls with me, he’s already knocked out. He’s already knocked out. If I were another type of fighter like Yair Rodriguez or Brian Ortega, he’d say, ‘Of course, I’ll throw down for a few seconds. It’s no big deal.’ He says he’s running a big risk, but what risk is he running? The only thing that makes him relevant is the BMF, which he’s not event putting on the line. I’m the one that’s risking everything. I’m the one that’s putting this belt on the line. I’m the one risking it all. And even then, he doesn’t want to do it. Why? Ask him. Go slide a note under his door.”

Max Holloway: “I’m more confused about everything he’s saying. He’s talking about me not wanting to fight, me being forced to fight. He got me out here feeling like how he looked after my Gaethje fight, so it’s crazy. His mind is very interesting. But if that’s what it takes to be the best version of himself come Saturday night then so be it. He can talk all that talk he wants because at the end of the day, he still has to see me in three days.”