Robert Whittaker looks to return to the top of the middleweight division. The dangerous Khamzat Chimaev is in his way, ready to prove he is healthy and can beat another former champion.
The contest at UFC 308 is the co-main event under the UFC featherweight title fight between champion Ilia Topuria and BMF Champion Max Holloway.
Here’s how you can watch UFC 308, including streaming options and channel to catch the prelims and the main card on pay-per-view.
Where to watch UFC 308 in Australia
- Live stream: Kayo
The UFC 308 main card is available via pay-per-view on Foxtel's Main Event, which also requires a subscription. Alternatively, the event can be purchased through streaming platform Kayo, with no subscription needed. The PPV price for UFC 308 is $59.95.
The prelims, starting at 1 a.m. AEDT (Sunday) will air on UFC Fight Pass and Kayo.
UFC 308 start time in Australia
- Date: Saturday, October 26
- Location: Etihad Arena - Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Time: 5 a.m. AEDT (Sunday)
The UFC 308 main card starts at 5 a.m. AEDT on Sunday, October 27. The prelims start at 1 a.m. AEDT. The main event should begin around 8 a.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last. Whittaker and Chimaev should make their way to the ring around 7:15 a.m. AEDT
The fight between Whittaker and Chimaev was originally booked for June, but Chimaev, who has dealt with health issues over the years, withdrew due to illness.
After starting his UFC career on a high note, Chimaev (13-0) has fought four times since 2021. Dealing with the effects of a COVID-19 infection, the 30-year-old beat former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman last October. Chimaev is ready to face his next monster challenge, which he believes he can easily win.
"This version of Robert Whitaker been one of the best guys. But now it's my time to beat him. I can catch anyone with my takedown. Will be hard for him… I'm going to finish this guy, he's not hungry like me. He's not that kind of fighter like me. It's a big difference," Chimaev said via Sportskeeda.
The 33-year-old Whittaker (26-7) is on a two-fight win streak and has gone 6-2 since losing a fight against Israel Adesanya in an attempt to reclaim the UFC middleweight title. "The Reaper" knocked out Ikram Aliskerov, Chimaev's replacement, in his last fight.
Despite Chimaev having a dangerous wrestling and striking game, the evolution of Whittaker since losing gold has made him a threat, something he looks to prove against Chimaev.
"I definitely like the faith in my striking ability and the fact that I'm gonna go in there, and I'm gonna hunt [Khamzat] down. I'm gonna take the fight to him," Whittaker recently told Kevin Iole via Sherdog.
"I don't think he'll be able to stand up to that. I don't think my wrestling defense and the caliber of my striking is going to give him an easy night. I can also fight from the first second through to the 25th minute. So I hope he's ready because I am."
UFC 308 fight card
Main Card
- Ilia Topuria (c) vs. Max Holloway for the UFC featherweight title
- Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev; Middleweights
- Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige; Featherweights
- Magomed Anakalev faces Aleksandar Rakic; Light Heavyweights
- Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Armen Petrosyan; Middleweights
Prelims
- Geoff Neal vs, Rafael dos Anjos; Welterweights
- Mateusz Rębecki vs. Myktybek Orolbai; Lightweights
- Abus Magomedov vs. Brunno Ferreira; Middleweights
- Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Chris Barnett; Heavyweights
- Farid Basharat vs. Victor Hugo; Bantamweights
- Ismail Naurdiev vs. Bruno Silva; Middleweights
- Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Carlos Leal; Light Heavyweights
- Ibo Aslan vs. Raffael Cerqueira; Light Heavyweights
Upcoming UFC TV schedule
| Date (AU) | Event | Location | How to watch |
| October 27, 2024 | UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway | Etihad Arena - Abu Dhabi | Kayo |
| November 3, 2024 | Moreno vs. Albazi | Rogers Place - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Kayo |
| November 10, 2024 | Magny vs. Prates | UFC APEX - Las Vegas, USA | Kayo |
| November 17, 2024 | UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic | Madison Square Garden — New York | Kayo |
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