Oban Elliott Faces Bassil Hafez in Highly Anticipated UFC 309 Welterweight Bout

Oban Elliott, a welterweight fighter from Wales, is set to face Bassil Hafez at UFC 309, taking place tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Elliott, known for his aggressive and well-rounded fighting style, combines solid striking with a strong grappling game. He boasts an impressive record of eleven wins and two losses, with his most recent victory coming against Preston Parsons in July 2024 via a unanimous decision[2][3].

Bassil Hafez, a native of Philadelphia, enters the fight with a record of nine wins, four losses, and one draw. His last victory was also by unanimous decision, against Mickey Gall in June 2024. Both fighters have similar physical attributes, with both standing at 180 cm and weighing 77.1 kg, making this matchup highly competitive[2].

The fight is scheduled to start at approximately 6:20 PM EST, as part of the undercard for UFC 309. The main event of the evening features Jon Jones facing Stipe Miocic. The start time for Hafez vs. Elliott may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights, a common occurrence in UFC events[2].

In terms of betting odds, Oban Elliott is favored to win, with odds of 1.4 (-278). Hafez is considered the underdog with odds of 3.4 (+240). The odds suggest that Elliott is more likely to win by decision or technical decision, while Hafez faces longer odds for a knockout victory[2].

The event will be broadcast live on ESPN+, with coverage of the main card starting at 6:00 PM EST. Fans can also follow the fight through various live streaming options and sportsbooks[2][5].