Bogdan Guskov vs Billy Elekana at UFC 311 | Preview & Prediction
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Following the withdrawal of Johnny Walker through injury, Billy Elekana steps up to make his UFC debut against Bogdan Guskov
Bogdan Guskov vs Billy Elekana Facts
When is UFC 311? UK – the early preliminary card starts at 11:00pm on Saturday 18th January 2025, followed by the preliminary card at 1:00am (Sunday) and the main card at 3:00am (Sunday) / USA – 6:00pm/8:00pm/10:00pm ET (Saturday) and 3:00pm/5:00pm/7:00pm PT (Saturday)
Where is UFC 311? Intuit Dome, Inglewood, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC 311? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC 311
What TV channel is UFC 311 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC 311? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC 311 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Bogdan Guskov and Billy Elekana expected to walk out? Sunday 19th January, 2025, 2:30am UK / Saturday 18th January, 9:30pm US ET / 6:30pm US PT
UFC 311 Main Card Event
Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan (Lightweight)
Merab Dvalishvili vs Umar Nurmagomedov (Bantamweight)
Jiri Prochazka vs Jamahal Hill (Light Heavyweight)
Beneil Dariush vs Renato Moicano (Lightweight)
Kevin Holland vs Reinier de Ridder (Middleweight)
UFC 311 Prelims
Bogdan Guskov vs Billy Elekana (Light Heavyweight)
Payton Talbott vs Raoni Barcelos (Bantamweight)
Jailton Almeida vs Serghei Spivac (Heavyweight)
Zachary Reese vs Sedriques Dumas (Middleweight)
Grant Dawson vs Carlos Diego Ferreira (Lightweight)
Karol Rosa vs Ailin Perez (Women’s Bantamweight)
Rinya Nakamura vs Muin Gafurov (Bantamweight)
Ricky Turcios vs Bernardo Sopaj (Bantamweight)
Tagir Ulanbekov vs Clayton Carpenter (Flyweight)
Bogdan Guskov: Uzbek star unfazed by late change of opponent
Bogdan Guskov (16-3) is not concerned the late change in opponent and the Uzbek fighter will by aiming to pick up his third win in a row in the light heavyweight division. After successive Performance of the Night displays that has seen him knock out Zac Pauga and then Ryan Spann last time out, Guskov will be aiming to make it three in a row here.
Billy Elekana: UFC newcomer looking to take golden opportunity at short notice
Billy Elekena (7-1) has stepped up at short notice to replace the injured Johnny Walker and take this fight in what will be his UFC debut. After doing well in regional promotions. Elekana brings his 7-1 record into the Octagon and the 29-year-old admitted that this was a fight and an opportunity he simply could not turn down. It represents quite a step up for him, but with just one weeks’ notice, the newcomer has nothing to lose.
Bogdan Guskov vs Billy Elekana Prediction
What an opportunity this is for Billy Elekana at UFC 311 as he makes his debut in the Octagon against Bogdan Guskov.
Elekana has impressed in a variety of other promotions but this is a really tough assignment for the newcomer against the talented Kazakh fighter.
Guskov Is understandably the favourite for this fight and with good reason. He stopped every opponent he has beaten and 14 of his 16 wins have come by knockout. There is every chance that Elekana suffers the same fate here especially with just one week to prepare for this fight.
Prediction: Bogdan Guskov to win by KO/TKO
