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UFC 308 Weigh-In Results: Topuria and Holloway Set for Title Clash, Chimaev Cuts It Close
The highly anticipated UFC 308 weigh-ins took place in Abu Dhabi on Friday, setting the stage for an action-packed event headlined by the featherweight title bout between champion Ilia Topuria and former champion Max Holloway. While most fighters made weight without issue, the co-main event saw some last-minute drama as Khamzat Chimaev kept fans and officials on edge.
Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and challenger Max Holloway both successfully made weight for their title clash, each tipping the scales at the championship limit of 145 pounds. The matchup pits the undefeated Topuria, making his first title defense, against the legendary Holloway, who seeks to reclaim the belt he once held. With both fighters in peak condition, the stage is set for an explosive main event.
The #UFC308 featherweight title main event is set ⚖️
💪 Ilia Topuria – 145lbs
💪 Max Holloway – 145 lbs pic.twitter.com/BFHC4x2bOb— Uncrowned (@uncrownedcombat) October 25, 2024
The co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev nearly faced a setback as Chimaev waited until the final minutes of the two-hour weigh-in window to step on the scale. Whittaker had weighed in early at 185.5 pounds, but as time ticked away, concern grew about Chimaev’s status.
🚨 Khamzat Chimaev successfully makes weight – 186 lbs. He has 12 minutes left on the clock 😅
The fight is ON! pic.twitter.com/Brw6BAFtJx
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) October 25, 2024
Chimaev’s history of weight-cutting issues, including a notorious incident that led to a last-minute opponent change at UFC 279, added to the tension. However, with just 12 minutes remaining in the weigh-in period, Chimaev finally appeared and successfully made weight at 186 pounds. This close call highlights the ongoing concerns about Chimaev’s ability to consistently make weight, especially given his past struggles and recent health complications. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges some fighters face in the final hours before an event.
The rest of the card saw fighters hitting their marks without major issues. In the light heavyweight division, Magomed Ankalaev (204.5 pounds) and Aleksandar Rakic (206 pounds) both made weight for their clash. Featherweights Lerone Murphy (145.5 pounds) and Dan Ige (146 pounds) also successfully weighed in for their bout.
Full UFC308 Weigh-In Results
Main Card (ESPN+ PPV at 2 p.m. ET)
Ilia Topuria (145) vs. Max Holloway (145)
Backup fighter: Diego Lopes (145)
Robert Whittaker (185.5) vs. Khamzat Chimaev (186)
Magomed Ankalaev (204.5) vs. Aleksandar Rakic (206)
Lerone Murphy (145.5) vs. Dan Ige (146)
Shara Magomedov (185) vs. Armen Petrosyan (186)
Prelims (ESPN+ at 10 a.m. ET)
Ibo Aslan (205) vs. Raffael Cerqueira (203)
Geoff Neal (171) vs. Rafael dos Anjos (171)
Mateusz Rebecki (160) vs. Myktybek Orolbai (159)
Abus Magomedov (185) vs. Brunno Ferreira (185.5)
Kennedy Nzechukwu (241) vs. Chris Barnett (264)
Farid Basharat (137) vs. Victor Hugo (145.5)
Ismail Naurdiev (185) vs. Bruno Silva (186)
Rinat Fakhretdinov (171) vs. Carlos Leal (169.5)