Undefeated UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria makes the first defense of his title against former champ Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 308 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The main card at Etihad Arena is on ESPN+ pay-per-view at 2 p.

Did you miss the debut of UFC 308 "Countdown" or just want to watch it again? Check out the main event preview now. The segment takes a special look at the featherweight title fight between unbeaten champion Ilia Topuria (15-0 MMA,

A stacked fight card takes place in Abu Dhabi this weekend, as UFC 308 produces a featherweight title fight and a No 1 contender’s bout at middleweight. In the main event, Ilia Topuria defends the 145lb title against Max Holloway in one of the most-anticipated fights of the year – with both men entering the Etihad Arena on the back of stunning knockouts.

However, in the case of the UFC 308 main event, the sales pitch for the featherweight championship clash between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway begins and ends in 2024. One fight apiece -- the most recent for each of them -- is all we need to know about to be sold on Saturday's matchup in Abu Dhabi,

Never before had a fighter of Spanish or Georgian heritage held a UFC title, but the unbeaten Topuria ticks both boxes. Meanwhile, Holloway has long been on a path to regain the featherweight title, which he lost to Volkanovski in 2019 and failed to regain in two rematches with the Australian.