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MARTIN BUDAY VS SHAMIL GAZIEV FACTS
When is UFC 296? Saturday 16th December, 2023 – 23:35 start (UK)
Where is UFC 296? T-Mobile Arena, Paradise (Nevada, United States)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 296? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC 296s
What TV channel is UFC 296 on? TNT Sports Box Office (£19.99 – main card)
Where can I stream UFC 296? TNT Sports subscribers can stream the fight online via the TNT Sports website and Discovery+
For viewers in the United States, the 296 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
MARTIN BUDAY VS SHAMIL GAZIEV PREDICTION
Nicknamed ‘Badys’, Slovakian fighter Martin Buday has an overall MMA record of 13 victories with one defeat in 14 fights so far. Buday comes into this one on the back of a victory over Josh Parisian, extending his current winning streak to 12. He now takes on Shamil Gaziev who, ranked as the 16th best Russian professional fighter in MMA, is unbeaten in 13 fights himself with 11 wins and no defeats as a pro. Despite the good start to his professional career, Martin Buday remains the slight favourite in Las Vegas.
Prediction: MARTIN BUDAY TO WIN