UFC 308 Countdown previews the fight card’s co-main event, a middleweight showdown between former champion  Robert Whittaker and undefeated  Khamzat Chimaev . UFC 308 takes place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The event will be the 20th time the fight promotion has hosted an event in the UAE capital city.  In the main event, featherweight king, Ilia “El Matador” Topuria , defends his title against former champ Max “Blessed” Holloway . UFC 308 Countdown: Whittaker vs. Chimaev