UFC 308: Aslan vs Cerqueira - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Up-and-comers Ibo Aslan and Raffael Cerqueira will face off at UFC 308 in a light heavyweight bout held at Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. This matchup on the undercard serves as a platform for both fighters to prove themselves with Aslan bringing a record of 13-1 and Cerqueira coming in undefeated at 11-0.

Ibo Aslan, known as "The Last Ottoman," carries a powerful holding record of all wins by knockout, his last victory was against Anton Turkalj in March 2024. On the other hand, Brazil's Raffael Cerqueira, "The Lion," also maintains an unbeaten streak with eight of his eleven wins by knockouts including his latest win over Rodrigo Araujo Silva in April 2024.

What time is Ibo Aslan vs Raffael Cerqueira fight

Live coverage for the Ibo Aslan vs Raffael Cerqueira main card will start at 10:00 AM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Ibo Aslan vs Raffael Cerqueira Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024	10:00 AM	10:00 AM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024	07:00 AM	07:00 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024	02:00 PM	02:00 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024	01:00 AM	01:00 AM

UFC 308 will take place on October 26, 2024, at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The event starts at 10:00 AM EST.

This UFC event features a light heavyweight bout between Aslan and Cerqueira as part of the undercard. The main event of the evening will see Ilia Topuria take on Max Holloway.

Please note that the ring walk times for each fight might vary depending on how long earlier fights last. This means if earlier fights end quickly, subsequent fights including Aslan vs Cerqueira may start sooner than initially scheduled.

For viewers watching from different countries, check the provided table to find out when the event starts in your local time zone to ensure you do not miss any action.

Fighters Details

Ibo Aslan ("The Last Ottoman") will face Raffael Cerqueira ("The Lion") in a Light Heavyweight match at UFC 308 - Topuria vs. Holloway.

Ibo Aslan

Nationality: Turkey
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 93.0 kg
Total Fights: 14
Record: 13 / 1 / 0

Aslan, showing a strong track record with 13 wins (13 by KO) and only one loss, recently secured a victory via TKO against Anton Turkalj. His ability to finish fights decisively with knockouts positions him as a powerful contender against Cerqueira, who has similarly overpowering traits but has not faced opponents with Aslan's knockout consistency.

Raffael Cerqueira

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 193 cm
Weight: 93.0 kg
Total Fights: 11
Record: 11 / 0 / 0

Cerqueira remains undefeated with 11 wins, 8 by KO, and also claimed his last victory through a TKO over Rodrigo Araujo Silva. Despite his impressive record, facing Aslan represents a significant step up as Aslan possesses both higher power and precision in striking than Cerqueira’s previous adversaries. This fight tests Cerqueira's resilience against top-tier knockout artists.

Ibo Aslan vs Raffael Cerqueira Betting Odds

Favorite: Ibo Aslan : 2.0 (-103)
Underdog: Raffael Cerqueira : 2.0 (+100)

How and where to watch the Ibo Aslan vs Raffael Cerqueira Fight

You can watch Ibo Aslan vs Raffael Cerqueira via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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