Two New Fights Added to UFC 308 PPV Card in Abu Dhabi: Another Rising Nurmagomedov on the Horizon
UFC 308 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting fight cards of the year, with two new bantamweight bouts recently added to the lineup. Taking place in Abu Dhabi on October 26, UFC 308 promises a night of thrilling matchups, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway. The additions of undefeated Afghan prospect Farid Basharat and rising star Said Nurmagomedov further elevate this already stacked event.
One of the newly announced fights will feature undefeated Afghan bantamweight, Farid ‘Ferocious’ Basharat, as he takes on UFC newcomer Victor ‘Striker’ Hugo. Basharat, currently 3-0 in the UFC, is known for his impressive performances against Da’Mon Blackshear and Taylor Lapilus, securing hard-fought decision wins and a submission victory over Kleydson Rodriguez. His undefeated streak is on the line as he faces Hugo, a dangerous Brazilian striker.
Hugo, who made his way to the UFC through Dana White’s Contender Series in 2023, holds an outstanding record of 25-4. He is currently riding a 14-fight winning streak, with 17 of his victories ending in finishes. The clash between Basharat and Hugo promises to be an action-packed fight, with both men eager to prove themselves in the bantamweight division.
Another exciting addition to UFC 308 is the return of Said Nurmagomedov, who will face off against Brazilian fighter Daniel ‘Willycat’ Santos. Nurmagomedov, boasting a UFC record of 7-2, bounced back from a decision loss to Jonathan Martinez with a dominant first-round submission victory over Muin Gafurov in his last outing. As one of the many Nurmagomedovs making waves in the UFC, Said is looking to continue his rise in the division.
Santos, on the other hand, has gone 2-0 since his UFC debut in 2022, with one of his victories coming via a vicious second-round knockout over John Castaneda. This bout promises fireworks, as both fighters have shown the ability to finish their opponents in spectacular fashion.
With the addition of these two bantamweight bouts, UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi is being touted as one of the most stacked cards of the year. Headlined by the much-anticipated featherweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway, the event is filled with star-studded matchups, including:
- Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev
- Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov
- Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic
- Geoff Neal vs. Rafael Dos Anjos
- Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige
With 13 ranked fighters set to take part, UFC 308 promises to deliver an unforgettable night of action. Whether you’re looking forward to Topuria’s clash with Holloway or Whittaker’s showdown with Chimaev, fans are sure to be in for a treat as the UFC returns to Abu Dhabi.
As UFC 308 approaches, the addition of Farid Basharat vs. Victor Hugo and Said Nurmagomedov vs. Daniel Santos has only added to the excitement surrounding this blockbuster event. With some of the sport’s top fighters set to compete, UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi is a must-watch for MMA fans.
