UFC on ABC 7: Dudakova vs Hughes - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Victoria Dudakova and Sam Hughes will face off at UFC on ABC 7 in Abu Dhabi at the Etihad Arena. Both competitors square off in the strawweight undercard bout before Cory Sandhagen takes on Umar Nurmagomedov in the main event.

Victoria Dudakova remains undefeated following her recent victory over Jinh Yu Frey last October, pushing her record to 8-0. On the other side, Sam Hughes enters the octagon looking to bounce back from a unanimous decision loss to Yazmin Jauregui this past February. The fight will showcase Dudakova's continuing dominance or potentially mark a significant rebound for Hughes. Considering their track records and recent performances, Dudakova might see an edge due to her unblemished win streak and higher knockout count.

What time is Victoria Dudakova vs Sam Hughes fight

Live coverage for the Victoria Dudakova vs Sam Hughes main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Victoria Dudakova vs Sam Hughes Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024	12:00 PM	12:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024	09:00 AM	09:40 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024	04:00 PM	04:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024	03:00 AM	03:40 AM

UFC on ABC 7 will take place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on August 3, 2024. The event starts at 12:40 PM EST. This UFC event features a fight card including the strawweight match between Dudakova and Hughes. Note that the ring walk time for this undercard match might vary depending on how long earlier fights last.

Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov will headline the main event later in the day. For viewers watching from different countries, please check the start times listed for your local area to ensure you don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Victoria Dudakova faces Sam Hughes in a three-round strawweight bout as part of UFC on ABC 7 - Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov.

Victoria Dudakova

• Nationality: Russia
• Height: 168 cm
• Weight: 53.1 kg
• Total Fights: 8
• Record: 8 / 0 / 0

Dudakova remains undefeated with an eight-win streak, most recently securing a unanimous decision against Jinh Yu Frey. Transitioning from flyweight to strawweight for this match, her consistent performance and decisive victory in her last bout place her favorably against Hughes.

Sam Hughes

• Nationality: United States
• Height: 165 cm
• Weight: 52.2 kg
• Total Fights: 14
• Record: 8 / 6 / 0

Hughes enters with a record of eight wins and six losses, her latest being a unanimous decision loss to Yazmin Jauregui. Despite her experience, the recent loss, particularly in the strawweight class where she continues to compete, suggests she may face significant challenges against the undefeated Dudakova.

Victoria Dudakova vs Sam Hughes Betting Odds

• Favorite: Victoria Dudakova : 1.6 (-170)
• Underdog: Sam Hughes : 2.5 (+150)

How and where to watch the Victoria Dudakova vs Sam Hughes Fight

You can watch Victoria Dudakova vs Sam Hughes via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Victoria Dudakova vs Sam Hughes Fight Card

• Cory Sandhagen vs Umar Nurmagomedov
• Sharabutdin Magomedov vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
• Marlon Vera vs Deiveson Figueiredo
• Tony Ferguson vs Michael Chiesa
• Mackenzie Dern vs Lupita Godinez
• Joel Alvarez vs Elves Brener
• Alonzo Menifield vs Azamat Murzakanov
• Mohammad Yahya vs Kaue Fernandes
• Shamil Gaziev vs Don'Tale Mayes
• Guram Kutateladze vs Jordan Vucenic
• Victoria Dudakova vs Sam Hughes
• Jai Herbert vs Rolando Bedoya
• Sedriques Dumas vs Denis Tiuliulin