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We have a quality bout in the UFC’s bantamweight division next up with the unbeaten Farid Basharat meeting the veteran Brazilian Victor Hugo
FARID BASHARAT VS VICTOR HUGO FACTS
When is UFC 308? UK – the preliminary card starts at 3:00pm on Saturday October 26th, 2024, followed by the main card at 7:00pm / USA – 10:00am/2:00pm ET and 7:00am/11:00am PT
Where is UFC 308? Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Where can I get tickets for UFC 308? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC 308
What TV channel is UFC 308 on? UK – TNT Sports Box Office / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC 308? 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 308 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Farid Basharat and Victor Hugo expected to walk out? 4.10pm UK / 11.10am US ET / 8.10am US PT / 6.10pm local
UFC 308 MAIN CARD EVENT
Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway (Featherweight)
Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev (Middleweight)
Lerone Murphy vs Dan Ige (Featherweight)
Magomed Ankalaev vs Aleksandar Rakic (Light Heavyweight)
Sharabutdin Magomedov vs Armen Petrosyan (Middleweight)
UFC 308 Prelims
Geoff Neal vs Rafael dos Anjos (Welterweight)
Mateusz Rebecki vs Myktybek Orolbai (Lightweight)
Said Nurmagomedov vs Daniel Santos (Bantamweight)
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Chris Barnett (Heavyweight)
Rinat Fakhretdinov vs Carlos Leal (Welterweight)
Abusupiyan Magomedov vs Brunno Ferreira (Middleweight)
Farid Basharat vs Victor Hugo (Bantamweight)
Ismail Naurdiev vs Bruno Silva (Middleweight)
Ibo Aslan vs Raffael Cerqueira (Light Heavyweight)
FARID BASHARAT: FEROCIOUS FARID PUTS 100% RECORD ON THE LINE
Afghan-born English mixed martial artist Farid Basharat (12-0) has his fourth fight in the UFC and talented bantamweight will be fired up to extend his 100% record. The 27-year-old built his resume in the regional scene in the UK but after getting his shot via Dana White’s Contender Series, has shown his ability by stepping up to the top level. He has won all three fights since joining the promotion and will be confident he can make it a fourth in Abu Dhabi.
VICTOR HUGO: VETERAN BRAZILIAN LOOKING TO PLAY SPOILER
Victor Hugo (25-4) is another graduate of Dana White’s Contender Series and after getting his shot in the UFC, he won on his debut at UFC Fight Night 240 back in April. He will look to follow up that unanimous decision win and improve on his impressive record which has seen him rack up 25 wins; largely in the regional circuit in his native Brazil. 10 of those wins have come by submission but he has also registered seven via knockout suggesting a well-rounded skillset for the 31-year-old.
FARID BASHARAT VS VICTOR HUGO PREDICTION
We have a really interesting bantamweight match up on the prelims at UFC 308 as Farid Basharat meets Victor Hugo. Both have built the majority of their CVs outside of the UFC but it is Basharat who has had the greater experience within the Octagon at the higher level.
Victor Hugo has an impressive set of skills and has good power in his striking, while possessing good submissions skills on the ground. Basharat has the better wrestling though and that will be his key route to victory here. He will look to control this fight with his grappling and it will be interesting to see if he can impose his will on the Brazilian and frustrate him.
We favour Basharat to just about get enough control especially in the second and third rounds. He is a little more polished than Hugo and while the stoppage will be super impressive, we see this going to the scorecards.
PREDICTION: FARID BASHARAT TO WIN VIA DECISION