What time is UFC 308 Tonight? Aslan vs Cerqueira - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Light heavyweights Ibo Aslan and Raffael Cerqueira will battle in the undercard of UFC 308 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, located in Abu Dhabi. Both fighters bring impressive records to the octagon.

Aslan, known as "The Last Ottoman," dramatically knocked out Anton Turkalj in his last fight in March 2024. With a notable KO rate, each of his wins have come via knockout. Cerqueira, hailing from Brazil and nicknamed "The Lion," also boasts a clean record peppered with KOs, most recently stopping Rodrigo Araujo Silva in April 2024. Although both hail from strong striking backgrounds, Aslan's consistent ending prowess might give him an edge. The match seeks to test whether Cerqueira can withstand such punishing power which has previously overwhelmed many.

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 takes place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, starting at 10:00 AM EST on October 26, 2024. The event features a light heavyweight bout between Aslan and Cerqueira as part of the undercard. The main event will see Ilia Topuria take on Max Holloway.

The fight card includes three rounds in the light heavyweight division. Please note that the ring walk times might vary depending on how long earlier fights last.

For viewers watching from different countries, check the start times listed in your local time zone to ensure you don't miss any action.

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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Ibo Aslan vs Raffael Cerqueira Betting Odds

Underdog: Ibo Aslan : 2.0 (+105)
Favorite: Raffael Cerqueira : 1.9 (-110)

Method of victory	Ibo Aslan	Raffael Cerqueira
By KO/TKO or disqualification	2.6 (+165)	2.8 (+180)
By decision or technical decision	9.5 (+850)	9.5 (+850)

Ibo Aslan is the slight favorite with +105 odds, a small edge over Raffael Cerqueira who stands at -110. A $100 bet on Aslan garners a $105 profit, signaling closer competition. Both are more likely to win by KO/TKO/DQ—Aslan at +165 and Cerqueira slightly behind at +180. Surprisingly, odds leap to +850 for either winning by points or decision, a rare expected outcome. Betters eyeing a longer shot might find these high-return odds appealing. Strategic wagers could lean on the KO scenario given tighter margins there.