Lone’er Kavanagh vs Jose Ochoa at UFC Fight Night 248 | Preview & Prediction
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Two bright young talents meet in the Octagon as English 25-year-old Lone’er Kavanagh meets Peru’s Jose Ochoa as both make their UFC debuts
Lone’er Kavanagh vs Jose Ochoa Facts
When is UFC Fight Night 248? UK – the preliminary card starts at 8:00am on Saturday November 23rd 2024, followed by the main card at 11:00am / USA – 3:00am/6:00am ET and 12:00am/3:00am PT
Where is UFC Fight Night 248? Galaxy Arena, Macau, China
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 248? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC Fight Night 248
What TV channel is UFC Fight Night 248 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 248? 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 Fight Night 248 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Lone’er Kavanagh and Jose Ochoa expected to walk out? 9:00am UK / 4:00am US ET / 1:00am US PT
UFC Fight Night 248 Main Card
Petr Yan vs Deiveson Figueiredo (Bantamweight)
Yan Xiaonan vs Tabatha Ricci (Women’s Strawweight)
Song Kenan vs Muslim Salikhov (Welterweight)
Wang Cong vs Gabriella Fernandes (Women’s Flyweight)
Volkan Oezdemir vs Carlos Ulberg (Light Heavyweight)
Zhang Mingyang vs Ozzy Diaz (Light Heavyweight)
UFC Fight Night 248 Prelims
Baergeng Jieleyisi vs You Su-young (Bantamweight)
Kiru Singh Sahota vs Choi Dong-hun (Flyweight)
Shi Ming vs Feng Xiaocan (Women’s Strawweight)
Nyamjargal Tumendemberel vs Carlos Hernandez (Flyweight)
Lone'er Kavanagh vs Jose Ochoa (Flyweight)
Xiao Long vs Quang Le (Bantamweight)
Maheshate Hayisaer vs Nikolas Motta (Lightweight)
Lone’er Kavanagh: English sensation looking to make his mark on debut
After earning his place in the UFC thanks to a stunning knockout in Dana White’s Contender Series, Lone’er Kavanagh (8-0) is now looking to make his mark on his debut in the promotion. The talented 25-year-old has looked highly impressive in his seven bouts so far with four knockouts, one submission and two decision wins. There is plenty of hype around him, but he will know he has to raise his game now he is in the big time.
Jose Ochoa: Unbeaten Peruvian 23-year-old makes debut in Octagon
Jose Ortiz (7-0 with one no contest) comes into this bout with as much intrigue as Kavanagh but there is less hype around him given the fact he is from South America. He has been on an absolute tear so far in his short career with all seven wins come via stoppage including six knockouts. None of his fights have ever gone to the third round and the young talent will be looking for a stoppage right from the first bell.
Lone’er Kavanagh vs Jose Ochoa Prediction
This is a really interesting flyweight bout between two newcomers that come into their UFC debuts with unbeaten records.
It is always difficult to assess newcomers into the organisation especially younger talents with very few fights behind them.
All the hype is with Kavanagh but Ochoa may be underestimated here. He clearly has knockout power and he is unlikely to change the way he fights. Kavanagh figures to be that bit more rounded however while possessing good power himself. That sees us marginally favour the Englishman but approach this one with caution.
Prediction: Lone’er Kavanagh to win
