UFC 308 odds, predictions, time, Abu Dhabi fight card: Topuria vs. Holloway picks from proven MMA expert

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UFC makes its return to Abu Dhabi with a title fight for the ages as UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria faces off against No. 2

UFC 308: Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway - Fight Preview and Predictions

Ilia Topuria will defend his UFC Featherweight Championship against former champion Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway on Saturday, October 26. The event, held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET. This will be Topuria's first fight since winning the title in February. Holloway previously held the interim featherweight title, which he won in December 2016, defending it successfully multiple times before losing to Alexander Volkanovski by unanimous decision in December 2019.

Current Odds for Topuria vs. Holloway

Topuria enters this matchup as a -260 favorite (risk $260 to win $100), while Holloway is the +210 underdog (risk $100 to win $210) according to the latest UFC 308 odds. Also featured on the main card, middleweight contenders will face off as Robert Whittaker (+195) takes on Khamzat Chimaev (-235). Before placing your bets for UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway, make sure to check out the predictions and best bets from SportsLine's expert, Daniel Vithlani.

Expert Analysis from Daniel Vithlani

Vithlani is a highly analytical UFC bettor who has consistently won for SportsLine members since his debut in January 2023 with a perfect 5-0 record at UFC 283. He has amassed over $1,500 in profits from his main-card betting picks. His notable predictions include calling an upset for Sean O'Malley (+210) against Aljamain Sterling (-250) at UFC 292 and successfully picking underdogs Dustin Poirier (+190) and Michael Page (+110) in their respective fights.

Now, Vithlani has thoroughly analyzed the Topuria vs. Holloway matchup and revealed his top betting picks. You can find all of Vithlani's UFC 308 selections exclusively at SportsLine.

Topuria vs. Holloway Fight Preview

Ilia Topuria, 27, captured his featherweight title with a stunning knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski, the defending champion, at 3:32 of the second round on February 17. His impressive performance earned him Performance of the Night honors, and he remains undefeated with a record of 15-0, including 5 wins by knockout, 8 by submission, and 2 by decision.

Since late July, Topuria has been ranked as the fourth-best fighter in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. Although primarily a featherweight, he has also competed in lightweight and bantamweight divisions. He began his professional career in April 2015, primarily fighting in Spain, before joining the UFC in October 2020 as a last-minute replacement and winning his debut against Youssef Zalal by unanimous decision.

On the other hand, Max Holloway, 32, boasts a career record of 26-7 and is currently ranked No. 11 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. Holloway has recorded 12 knockout wins, 2 by submission, and 12 by decision. His career began in September 2010, and he secured the X-1 Lightweight Championship in 2011.

Holloway joined the UFC and made his debut at UFC 143, where he suffered his first loss via submission. He later captured the interim UFC Featherweight Championship on December 10, 2016, by knocking out Anthony Pettis and subsequently unified the title against Jose Aldo in June 2017. This fight will mark Holloway's fourth attempt to reclaim the featherweight belt since losing it to Volkanovski.

Top UFC 308 Betting Picks

One of Vithlani's key picks for UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway is backing Lerone Murphy (-290) to defeat Dan Ige (+235) in a crucial featherweight bout. Vithlani states, "Ige is coming off a competitive short-notice loss to rising contender Diego Lopes, gaining respect despite the defeat. However, he remains a considerable underdog for good reason. Murphy, now 14-0, has proven he belongs at the top of this division after dominating veteran kickboxer Edson Barboza in his last fight. His well-rounded game and intelligence with level changes will likely make the difference."

How to Make Your UFC 308 Picks

Vithlani has strong insights and picks for the Topuria vs. Holloway fight as well as other bouts on the UFC 308 card. He is also supporting a major underdog who "appears to be at the top of his game." Find out who it is exclusively at SportsLine.

Who will win UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway, and how will the fight conclude? Visit SportsLine now for in-depth picks and analysis from the expert who has profited over $1,500 on his UFC main-card selections.