UFC on ABC 6: Ho Kang vs Gafurov - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Kyung Ho Kang and Muin Gafurov are set to fight in a bantamweight UFC bout at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Both fighters seek redemption after losses in their most recent fights, making this match critical for their careers.

Having turned professional over a decade ago, Kyung Ho Kang has secured 19 wins, including two by knockout. Despite a recent unanimous decision loss to John Castaneda, Kang's experience includes multiple weight classes but primarily in featherweight and now bantamweight. Comparatively, Muin Gafurov is younger with a career beginning around 2014, amassing 18 wins with half of these by knockout. His last bout ended in a defeat by submission against Said Nurmagomedov, showcasing vulnerabilities that an experienced opponent like Kang might exploit.

What time is Kyung Ho Kang vs Muin Gafurov fight

Live coverage for the Kyung Ho Kang vs Muin Gafurov main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

UFC on ABC 6 will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on June 22, 2024. The event starts at 01:00 PM EST. Fans should check the start times for their specific time zones.

The fight card includes a bantamweight match between Ho Kang and Gafurov. This bout is part of the undercard with Robert Whittaker facing Ikram Aliskerov in the main event.

Please note that the ring walk times might change depending on how long earlier fights last.

Fighters Details

Kyung Ho Kang faces Muin Gafurov in a bantamweight bout at UFC on ABC 6 - Whittaker vs. Aliskerov.

Kyung Ho Kang

• Nationality: South Korea
• Height: 175 cm
• Weight: 62.6 kg
• Total Fights: 29
• Record: 19 / 10 / 0

Kyung Ho Kang, with a record of 19 wins and 10 losses, enters the contest after a unanimous decision loss to John Castaneda. His experience includes several years fighting at top-level, although competing predominantly at featherweight may challenge his performance in the bantamweight class. Moving down may test his ability to deliver against someone comfortable in this weight class.

Muin Gafurov

• Nationality: Tajikistan
• Height: 170 cm
• Weight: 61.2 kg
• Total Fights: 24
• Record: 18 / 6 / 0

Muin Gafuroff, also known as "Tajik," carries an 18-6 record into the fight. His last match ended in a submission loss against Said Nurmagomedov. This setback does not overshadow his impressive ten wins by knockout, suggesting potential vulnerability for Kang if Muin leverages his striking power effectively, using it as an advantage especially within his natural weight class. Both fighters face critical redemption opportunities here.

Kyung Ho Kang vs Muin Gafurov Betting Odds

• Underdog: Kyung Ho Kang : 2.4 (+136)
• Favorite: Muin Gafurov : 1.7 (-150)

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Kyung Ho Kang vs Muin Gafurov Fight Card

• Robert Whittaker vs Ikram Aliskerov
• Sergei Pavlovich vs Alexander Volkov
• Kelvin Gastelum vs Daniel Rodriguez
• Sharabutdin Magomedov vs Joilton Lutterbach
• Muhammadjon Naimov vs Melsik Baghdasaryan
• Johnny Walker vs Volkan Oezdemir
• Nasrat Haqparast vs Jared Gordon
• Rinat Fakhretdinov vs Nicolas Dalby
• Kyung Ho Kang vs Muin Gafurov
• Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs Brendson Ribeiro
• Long Xiao vs Chang Ho Lee