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No matter what happens with Max Holloway and Robert Whittaker at UFC 308, these former champions are proof you can’t keep a good fighter down.

First, let’s talk about Holloway, the current “BMF” champion and former featherweight champion looking to regain the latter title when he takes on the undefeated Ilia Topuria in Saturday’s main event in Abu Dhabi. Holloway had a brilliant run as champion from 2017 to 2019 before running into rival Alexander Volkanovski, a fellow future Hall of Famer that just so happens to be his perfect foil. Holloway’s inability to get one over on Volkanovski seemed to signal the end of his run as 145’s top dog, but he just kept winning tough fights, putting on spectacular performances, and creating viral moments to the point that he forced his way back into the title conversation.

Now we’ll see if Holloway can cap off one of the most feel-good stories we’ve ever seen.

The stakes aren’t quite as high for Whittaker in the co-main event, but he faces a similar challenge as he takes on a gifted opponent who has never tasted defeat. Whittaker faced his own version of Volkanovski in the form of then-champion Israel Adesanya and future champion Dricus du Plessis, two opponents that relegated Whittaker to contender status. But like Holloway, he’s crawled his way back into spitting distance of a title, and an upset of Chimaev will have fans blowing up Dana White’s socials to give “The Reaper” his due.

Everyone should appreciate what Holloway and Whittaker are attempting to achieve here, because no one would have blamed them if they gave up on their championship dreams when they were at their lowest.

In other main card action, No. 1 light heavyweight contender looks to become, uh, even more the No. 1 contender (?) when he fights Aleksandar Rakic, Lerone Murphy meets Dan Ige in a bout with sneaky featherweight title implications, and the popular Shara Bullet opens the main card against Armen Petrosyan.

What: UFC 308

Where: Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi

When: Saturday, Oct. 26. The eight-fight preliminary card begins at 10 a.m. ET on ESPN+, followed by the five-fight main card at 2 p.m. ET exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view

(Numbers in parentheses indicate standing in MMA Fighting’s Global Rankings and Pound-for-Pound Rankings)

Ilia Topuria (1, P4P-4) vs. Max Holloway (3, P4P-T9)

Whether you’re rooting for Max Holloway or not, there’s plenty of reason to believe he can beat Ilia Topuria besides good vibes.

Yes, Topuria beat Alexander Volkanovski and Volkanovski beat Holloway three times, but put aside the MMA math and you’ll see this is a classic case of styles making fights. The “finish fast” mind set Topuria employed against Volkanovski won’t serve him as well against the titanium-chinned Holloway. If Topuria goes too hard in the opening rounds, he could find himself swimming upstream in the championship frames.

It’s on Holloway to make him work though. Holloway’s mixture of high volume and precision will give Topuria headaches, but Topuria’s technical skills are so sharp, he could catch Holloway with some of the same shots that felled Volkanovski. I don’t expect Holloway to go down and stay down, but could Topuria become just the second fighter to knock him down? I see it.

I’m looking past all of the weird side quests Topuria seems determined to talk about and trusting him to be at his best on fight night, because when he’s on, he’s legitimately one of the five best fighters in the world. Topuria can make a huge statement with a convincing win over Holloway and while I don’t expect him to dominate from bell-to-bell, he should come out with a controversy-free decision victory.

Pick: Topuria

Robert Whittaker (4) vs. Khamzat Chimaev (12)

Look, I can’t tell you for sure I didn’t write all those nice things about Robert Whittaker and Max Holloway to soften the blow of me picking against them both. But I’m picking against then both.

Dricus du Plessis wrote the blueprint for bullying Whittaker and as much as Whittaker learned from that loss, I don’t think he he has an answer for the sheer physicality of Khamzat Chimaev. I’ve never hopped off the Chimaev bandwagon, confident in my belief he can beat anyone as long as he makes it to the cage.

As I write this, there’s still plenty of time for Saturday’s co-main event to fall through, but assuming Chimaev makes the walk, I expect his unreal combination of strength, speed, wrestling ability, and raw power to be on full display. We’ll know early if Whittaker is poised to play the spoiler if he can stuff a few Chimaev takedowns and avoid early flurries on the feet. Don’t forget, this is a five-round fight, and if Whittaker takes it past Round 3, Chimaev’s chances of winning decrease exponentially with every passing minute.

So this is a leap of faith of sorts as I’m going with Chimaev to keep his act together and finish Whittaker in the first or second round.

Pick: Chimaev

Magomed Ankalaev (3) vs. Aleksandar Rakic (7)

This is just the ultimate banana peel for Magomed Ankalaev.

Unbeaten in 12 straight fights, Ankalaev is somehow at risk of potentially losing out on what should have been a surefire crack at the light heavyweight title to Aleksandar Rakic, despite Rakic coming off of two straight losses separated by a two-year injury layoff. MMA.

Rakic is a threat, too! He looked sharp in his comeback fight before getting Prochazka’d and if he sticks to the game plan of leg kicks and counter combos, it could be a serious problem for Ankalaev. When Ankalaev fought to a draw with Jan Blachowicz, much of his struggles came as a result of Blachowicz chipping away at his leg for the first three rounds. Then Ankalaev went to his wrestling to turn the fight on its head.

Should he consider focusing on his wrestling to stifle Rakic’s offense? It couldn’t hurt, though the rangy Rakic has shown good takedown defense when he’s had to use it. With only three rounds to work—and more importantly, to impress Dana White—Ankalaev might have to throw caution to the wind and stick to a standup duel.

That won’t be a problem for Ankalaev, a great striker that has strangely been labeled as an unappealing challenger for Pereira despite half of his UFC wins coming by way of knockout. He’ll mix the martial arts to break Rakic’s rhythm if it comes to it, but when it’s time to finish, Ankalaev will let loose with his limbs and take Rakic out.

Pick: Ankalaev

Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige (15)

After several years where he struggled to string together fights, Lerone Murphy is finally in the swing of things and now it’s just a matter of making that brutal climb up the featherweight ladder. Dan Ige is the next logical step, a veteran that has gone the distance with the best of them even if he’s fallen short of proving he’s a top-10 fighter himself.

Murphy showed off an incredible pressure game in his recent win over Edson Barboza, but don’t expect Ige to wilt against the same tactics. “50K” is always in great shape and a hard 15 minutes won’t trouble him in the slightest. I’m guessing we see Murphy mixing up his tactics more, stinging Ige on the feet when he finds an opening and taking him down if the standup exchanges get too hot.

Overall though, I like Murphy to edge out a close striking battle, doing just enough to beat Ige to the punch and prevent him from getting his own offense going. It won’t be easy, but Murphy’s undefeated streak continues.

Pick: Murphy

Shara Magomedov vs. Armen Petrosyan

Don’t ask me why, I’m expecting so much weirdness in this matchup.

“Shara Bullet” should win this based on his finishing ability and unpredictable movement, but they haven’t given him a layup in Armen Petrosyan. The Russian-Armenian kickboxer specializes in drawn-out, methodical standup fights, which could lead to frustration for Magomedov (and those of us watching at home). Neither fighter has shown an inclination to push the pace, so look forward to long stretches of halfhearted flicks and feints as they work to goad the other man into a mistake.

That said, I can’t shake the thought that this fight will be filled with odd fouls, a restless crowd calling for more action, and maybe even a scoring controversy if we’re lucky. Magomedov brings a huge following with him whenever he steps into the octagon and there’s star potential there, but I remain unconvinced he can impose his will on a fight. Happy to be proven wrong.

Magomedov by decision?

Pick: Magomedov

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WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE (2.40 Doncaster, nap)

He was highly impressive when winning the Group 2 Royal Lodge at Newmarket last time. He powered home over the mile in tacky ground, clocking a good time in the process. His sire Kameko won this race five years ago and he can follow in his hoofprints.

BROADWAY BOY (2.20 Cheltenham, nb)

He threatened to be top class last season and landed Graded and handicap wins here early in the campaign. The move to the highest level was too much for him though and local trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies – who always targets this meeting – wisely lowers his sights for this comeback. He jumps well and still looks on a fair handicap mark so this front-runner can go close.

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ABERAMA GOLD (2.05 Doncaster, treble)

He landed his last win in this race 12 months ago and is back from 11lb lower in the handicap. He likes testing ground and went close behind Vintage Clarets at Catterick last time despite not getting the run of the race. He’ll go close again.

Templegate’s TV verdicts

CHELTENHAM

1.10

MARV MICHAEL was useful over hurdles but took his form to a new level when scooting in on chase debut at Kilbeggan.

He jumped superbly in front and didn’t see a rival. That was over this trip and he should improve. Cheltenham’s hill should be right up his street.

Will Carver scored on his first spin over fences for Nicky Henderson at Cartmel before a late mistake proved costly at Uttoxeter last time. He’s had a wind op since that effort and is open to improvement.

Guard Your Dreams held on to win by a nose on his chase debut at Warwick three weeks ago. He won a Grade 2 here at his hurdling best and jumped well. He should build on that good start.

Riskintheground is one of the more experienced over fences in the field but needs to improve on his Newton Abbot third last time.

Weveallbeencaught was a good sixth in the Ultima at this year’s Festival but would prefer a longer trip.

1.45

MILLFORCE won well on debut at Bellewstown before a couple of mistakes proved costly at Cork earlier this month.

He still did well to finish second and he should improve for that experience. Henry De Bromhead’s hopeful is a proven stayer who has more to come.

Intense Approach won a couple of minor contests before stepping into the Grade 2 Persian War at Chepstow two weeks ago.

He more than held his own there in finishing second but he does throw in the odd error. He shapes as though this longer trip will suit.

Fine Margin landed three novice wins on the spin in Britain for Willie Mullins before coming a cropper at Worcester last time.

The soft ground may have been to blame and it’s too early to write him off although he needs to find more here.

Donnie Devito looks ready for this longer distance but needs to improve on his modest Listowel run last month.

2.20

BROADWAY BOY threatened to be top class last season and landed Graded and handicap wins here early in the campaign.

The move to the highest level was too much for him though and local trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies – who always targets this meeting – wisely lowers his sights for this comeback.

He jumps well and still looks on a fair handicap mark so this front-runner can go close.

Some Scope progressed nicely last term and went close off this mark at Donny before finishing the campaign with a fourth around here. This six-year-old has more to offer.

Le Milos won the Coral Gold Cup in 2022 but has been hit and miss since. He ran well in the Bet365 Gold Cup when last seen and is only 1lb higher than his last winning mark.

His best form would make him a contender for the Skeltons.

Chasing Fire signed off last season with a game win at Perth and has no issues seeing out this trip. He’s up 6lb for that but should be competitive.

It’s still early days over fences for Senior Chief who didn’t stay in the Irish National last time. He earlier won well at Punchestown and the first-time cheekpieces may help.

2.55

ZAIN NIGHTS landed the hat-trick when taking a hot contest at Haydock last time.

That built well on a win over this course and distance in April where he powered up the hill. He’s creeping up the weights but looks open to lots of improvement and likes a sound surface.

The Wallpark comes over for Gordon Elliott with every chance. He is another with a hat-trick and he stays strongly. He has a bigger hike in the weights to defy but hasn’t stopped improving yet.

Supreme Gift was a couple of lengths behind the tip when they met here in April but is better off at the weights today and can’t be overlooked.

Gowel Road was a solid sixth in the Pertemps Final at the Festival and should have another good season.

3.30

BOTTLER’SECRET would ideally have the ground a bit softer but his class can see him home.

He was useful on the Flat and won two Graded hurdles last season before going close in the Irish Champion Juvenile at Punchestown. Nothing else in the field comes close to that standard.

Givemefive is fit from the Flat and was a good second in the Adonis at Kempton in February before a poor run in Ireland. He’d appreciate some rain but is good enough to take the forecast spot.

Dodger Long didn’t have a lot to beat at Chepstow last time but did it easily and deserves this crack at a higher grade. He’ll need to improve but it’s early days.

4.05

YEATS STAR looked a handy recruit to chasing when winning by more than three lengths at Listowel last month.

He jumped nicely there and should appreciate this longer trip where he showed his best over hurdles. Trainer Gordon Elliott has a cracking record in this race too.

Theatre Man ran some fine races in defeat last season and was sent off favourite for the Festival Plate only to fall at the third fence. There’s plenty of talent there if trainer Richard Bandey can unlock it.

Hyland won on chase debut at Southwell but blotted his copybook a little when well beaten at Uttoxeter last time. He liked this trip over hurdles but needs to improve.

Moon D’Orange was a promising third on chase debut at Punchestown just ten days ago. That was over two miles but he was placed in a Grade 2 hurdle here over three miles and this trip should be more to his liking.
Bowtogreatness was hammered in the Kim Muir and lacks pace even for this distance.

Transmission should make a nice chaser but may need this experience after a long time over hurdles.

DONCASTER

1.30

DIEGO VENTURA won two maidens before improving to go close in a Group 3 contest at Newmarket last time. He relished the testing ground there and his stamina will be an asset in these conditions.

Bounty looks the obvious threat after an emphatic maiden win at Naas earlier this month. He won’t mind the ground and has more to come for Aidan O’Brien.

Arctic Voyage loved the mud when scooting in by six lengths at Nottingham 17 days ago. This son of Kingman takes a sharp hike in class here but is bred to hold his own for in-form trainer Ralph Beckett.

Fast Track Harry beat 12 rivals on his Newbury debut and the second has franked for the form since. He tanked along and is no forlorn hope with William Buick on board.

La Bellota was fourth in this grade over 5f last time but this trip suits better. Oisin Murphy gets on board today.

2.05

ABERAMA GOLD landed his last win in this race 12 months ago and is back from 11lb lower in the handicap.

He likes testing ground and went close behind Vintage Clarets at Catterick last time despite not getting the run of the race.

He’ll go close again with Vintage Clarets also in the mix despite a 4lb rise for his last success.

Blue Storm battled to score at Haydock last time in bottomless going. He has more improvement to come and is dangerous despite shouldering top weight.

Venture Capital is having a good season and was in winning form over course and distance last month. He went close off this mark at Ascot latest and looks solid each-way.

Jer Batt didn’t get much luck in running at York two Saturdays ago. He will enjoy dropping back to the minimum distance with soft ground also in his favour.

He’s had a little nudge down the weights and is another to consider.

Cover Up is coming down the handicap and likes this trip. He looks a big price for the Gosdens.

Solar Aclaim has shown his best in the mud but may lack a bit of pace for this trip.

2.40

IT’S game, set and match for WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE who was highly impressive when winning the Group 2 Royal Lodge at Newmarket last time.

He powered home over the mile in tacky ground, clocking a good time in the process. His sire Kameko won this race five years ago and he can follow in his hoofprints.

Royal Playwright chased him home at HQ and his stamina will be an asset in these testing conditions.

Delacroix looked a real battler when taking the Group 3 Autumn Stakes at Newmarket two Saturdays ago. He saw out the mile well there and trainer Aidan O’Brien is a regular winner of this race.

Anno Domini looked a nice type when scoring at Sandown back in July.

It’s a concern that he hasn’t been out since then but he should appreciate this extra furlong and has more to offer for last year’s winner Charlie Appleby.

Hotazhell took a Curragh Group 2 last month but faces much softer ground here.

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George Russell endured a hefty crash in Formula 1’s second practice session at the Mexican Grand Prix to introduce a lengthy red flag.

The Briton took too much kerb at Turn 9 and it visibly upset his Mercedes’ handling as the rear of the car began to bounce, pitching Russell into the Tecpro barrier sideways.

Russell was able to get out of the car unaided – though clutching his midriff – and the nature of the impact necessitated the appearance of the medical car, which took him to the circuit’s medical centre for checks.

Mercedes has since announced that the English driver has been released from the medical centre and made his way back to the hospitality, clarifying: “He’s physically okay but it was a significant impact.”

This led to a 24-minute break in proceedings to repair the Tecpro barriers damaged in the Russell impact on the exit of Turn 9, before the session was able to get going again. 

Russell’s Mercedes sustained heavy damage to the right-hand side of the car, particularly to the sidepod and rear wing, and thus will require lengthy repairs overnight.

It was the second heavy impact sustained by Russell in consecutive weeks after he spun out at Turn 19 in qualifying for the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.

FP2 had been extended to 90 minutes for the purposes of a Pirelli tyre test; the control tyre supplier set out the run plans for all teams – with 30 minutes of free running granted to the drivers who missed FP1 after giving up their seats to young drivers.

The additional Pirelli tyres supplied are all unmarked; each driver was given an additional two sets of tyres, one of a 2024 compound used during the weekend, and another of a 2025 construction to provide back-to-back data without visually revealing the softness of the compounds themselves. One of these includes a C6 compound at an even softer grade.