Next UFC Fight Night: Event start time, card and how to watch

All you need to know about the MMA promotion’s upcoming fights

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The UFC is mixed martial arts’ flagship promotion, home to some of the best fighters in the world.

It stages events almost every weekend of the year, with pay-per-view cards taking place once a month on average – marking the company’s biggest shows.

Here is a look at the UFC’s next event, including all the fights set to take place, what time they start and how to watch the card.

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Saturday 19 October – UFC Fight Night – UFC Apex, Las Vegas, US

What time does it start?

The prelims are due to begin at 9pm BST on Saturday (1pm PT, 3pm CT, 4pm ET), with the main card following at 12am BST on Sunday (4pm PT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET on Saturday).

How can I watch it?

The card will air live on TNT Sports in the UK, with the broadcaster’s app and website also streaming the fights. Discovery+ will also air the action in the UK. In the US, ESPN+ will stream the event live, as will the UFC’s Fight Pass.

If you want to stream major sporting events while you are travelling or watching from abroad you’ll need a VPN. Get the best VPN deals in the UK. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are, and also with the terms of their service provider.

Full card (subject to change)

Main card

Anthony Hernandez vs Michel Pereira (middleweight)

Rob Font vs Kyler Phillips (bantamweight)

Charles Johnson vs Sumudaerji (flyweight)

Brady Hiestand vs Jake Hadley (bantamweight)

Darren Elkins vs Daniel Pineda (featherweight)

Matheus Nicolau vs Asu Almabayev (flyweight)

Prelims

Brad Katona vs Jean Matsumoto (bantamweight)

Joselyne Edwards vs Tamires Vidal (women’s bantamweight)

Jessica Penne vs Elise Reed (women’s strawweight)

Melissa Martinez vs Alice Ardelean (women’s strawweight)

Austen Lane vs Robelis Despaigne (heavyweight)

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