Sat Oct 26 20:50:00 UTC 2024: ## UFC 308 Prelims Deliver Thrilling Action in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The UFC 308 prelims in Abu Dhabi delivered a night of intense action, setting the stage for a stacked main card.
**Early Finishes and a Bloody Battle:**
The prelims were highlighted by early finishes from **Kennedy Nzechukwu, Geoff Neal, and Ibo Aslan**, showcasing their striking prowess. The clash between **Mateusz Rebecki and Myktybek Orolbai** was a brutal affair, with both fighters showing incredible toughness and resilience. The fight ultimately went to Rebecki by a split decision, leaving both fighters bloodied and battered.
**Main Card Highlights:**
The main card saw **Rinat Fakhretdinov** extend his unbeaten streak to 23 with a controversial unanimous decision win over Carlos Leal. **Ismail Naurdiev** returned to the Octagon in impressive fashion, securing a shutout unanimous decision victory over Bruno Silva. Bantamweight prospect **Farid Basharat** remained undefeated, winning a close decision against Victor Hugo in a fight that went down to the wire.
**Heavyweight Action and a Controversial Stoppage:**
In a heavyweight showdown, **Kennedy Nzechukwu** made a successful debut in the division, stopping **Chris Barnett** in the first round. **Abus Magomedov** submitted **Brunno Ferreira** in the final round of a back-and-forth battle.
The fight between **Geoff Neal and Rafael Dos Anjos** ended abruptly due to an injury to Dos Anjos, with Neal appearing to be on his way to a dominant victory.
**Don’t Miss the Main Event:**
UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway is set to take place on October 26th, 2024, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The prelims start at 10 am ET/7 am PT, and the main card kicks off live on PPV at 2 pm ET/11 am PT.
First Piper 