UFC 308 Predictions and Expert Picks

Ilia Topuria is the favorite to win UFC 308’s main event! 🥋 Get expert analysis on why Topuria is favored against Max Holloway, and explore predictions!

Spencer Toth

Updated on October 18, 2024

UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway Picks, Predictions

The UFC 308 odds have been released, and there has never been a better time to make your free UFC 308 predictions. Despite no longer being the champion, Max Holloway is the answer to who is headlining the UFC 308. Holloway is coming off a stunning knockout at UFC 300 and will be squaring off against the undefeated Ilia Topuira.

The UFC 308 odds give a slight edge to Topuira being able to retain his belt, but a fighter like Holloway always has the chance to defy the UFC 308 odds. Without further ado, here are your UFC 308 predictions. 

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UFC 308 Fight Card

The UFC 308 fight card has a heavy Middle Eastern influence due to it being held in the United Arab Emirates. In the co-main event, Khamzat Chimaev is scheduled to make his long-awaited return to the octagon against Robert Whittaker. The main card features eight ranked fighters and a featured prelim fight between two more ranked welterweights. 

Weight ClassFighterFighter
Featherweight ChampionshipIlia TopuiraMax Holloway
MiddleweightRobert WhittakerKhamzat Chimaev
Featherweight Leron MurphyDan Ige
Light HeavyweightMagomed Ankalaev Aleksander Rakic
MiddleweightShara MagomedovArmen Petrosyan

Where Will UFC 308 Be Held?

UFC 308 will be held in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates. The UFC has been expanding into the Middle East since the start of Covid-19 and has several cards in the UAE each year. UFC 308 will start earlier than usual, as the main card gets underway at 2 PM EST or 10 PM local time in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 26th.

UFC 308 Odds: Holloway vs Topuria

FavoriteUnderdog
Ilia Topuira (-275)Max Holloway (+220)
Khamzat Chimaev (-200)Robert Whittaker (+157)
Leron Murphy (-193)Dan Ige (+154)
Magomed Ankalaev (-375)Aleksander Rakic (+280)
Shara Magomedov (-186)Armen Petrosyan (+150)

Who Is the Favorite in UFC 308?

The favorite to win UFC 308 is Ilia Topuria. The Georgian fighter is a perfect 15-0 in his career, including a perfect 7-0 in the UFC. He most recently knocked out Alexander Volkanovski to claim the featherweight title earlier this year. While Topuria is the favorite, there is no way Max Holoway can be counted out. Holloway landed the best knockout the UFC had ever seen at UFC 300 and is dead set on reclaiming his old belt. 

Ilia Topuria: Recent Performances and Form

Ilia Topuria brought an undefeated record to the UFC and hasn’t looked back since. He’s rattled off 15 straight wins to begin his career, including a massive knockout against Volkanovski to win his first featherweight championship. Topuria has four knockouts, two decisions, and one submission in the UFC. It is shocking to see the string of knockouts, considering he won his first seven professional fights by submission before joining the UFC. 

Topuria can truly do it all. He has the striking capabilities to tussle with the best boxers in the UFC and the ground game to dominate on the mat, too. There are no real weaknesses in Topuria’s game. Max Holloway is a dangerous striker, and Topuria may have to return to his older fighting style to pick up the victory. He has spoken about wanting to strike with Holloway, but his best path to win at UFC 308 is on the mat. 

Max Holloway: Recent Performances and Form

Max Holloway will become one of UFC’s greatest and most exciting fighters. His knockout against Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 is the greatest in recent memory, and that is just one of countless Holloway highlights. He joined the UFC in 2012 and has gone a remarkable 22-7 in his UFC career. This will be his 30th UFC fight. Holloway lost his belt in 2019 and has been working hard to get it back. He has been able to beat anyone except Alexander Volkanovski, most recently beating Gaethje and Chan Sung Jung by knockout. 

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Max “Blessed” Holloway is the smoothest striker the UFC has ever seen. His ability to throw a high volume of strikes with extreme accuracy is unmatched, and he is the best boxer in the UFC. He can mix it up with the kicks, but most of his success comes with punches to the head mixed with body feints. He has a massive height and reach advantage over Topuria and will look to keep his distance on the feet as long as possible. 

Where to Make Free UFC Predictions

The easiest question of the day is where to make your free UFC predictions. Sportzino has odds for all 14 fights scheduled and is the perfect place to make your UFC 308 predictions. Make sure you make your picks soon, as this special start time will see the main card kick off in the early afternoon across the United States. Before making your UFC predictions, make sure you consider the expert picks and predictions for UFC 308.

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Spencer Toth

Full Name: Spencer Toth.

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I started my own sports picks business in 2020 and haven't looked back. I love everything related to sports and am a diehard Toronto sports fan. My passion for creating content that brings casual and hardcore sports fans together is unmatched.

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