The UFC 251 event will be held at the brand new UFC Fight Island facility based on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The main event between Usman and Masvidal will start at around 5.30am. UFC 251 main event start time: When does Usman vs Masvidal start? ET, which is 6 a.m. local time in Abu Dhabi. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch UFC 251 on TV and online. “I’m going to baptise him for the world to see. Get UFC 251 start time, location, date, bout order, line up, … The early prelim fights will start at 11pm UK time followed by the prelim fights at 1am with the main card starting at 3am. White has been determined to put on shows at a purpose-built and isolated location on an island since lockdown began. The show will be live streamed on BT Sport’s website and app. You can unsubscribe at any time. “It’s up to him whether he lets me bless him quickly, in the first round or he can take it like [Colby] Covington and I will bless him for 25 minutes.”. But the contract I signed is what I signed and I know I need to honour it. ET, although the exact time depends on the length of the earlier fights. Listen live through the radio player below or here. Usman and Masvidal are expected to do battle around 5am. “At the end of the day, it takes two to tango,” Usman told reporters. Our best wishes for a productive day. You can watch UFC 250 with a BT Sport monthly pass without signing up to a contract. Volkan Oezdemir vs Jiri Prochazka – Light Heavyweight, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs Muslim Salikhov – Welterweight, Makwan Amirkhani vs Danny Henry – Featherweight, Leonardo Santos vs Roman Bogatov – Lightweight, Marcin Tybura vs Alexander Romanov – Heavyweight, Raulian Paiva vs Zhalgas Zhumagulov – Flyweight, Karol Rosa vs Vanessa Melo – Women’s Bantamweight, Kamaru Usman (c) vs Jorge Masvidal – Welterweight, Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs Max Holloway – Featherweight, Jessica Andrade vs Rose Namajunas – Women’s Strawweight, Amanda Ribas vs Paige VanZant – Women’s Flyweight, This article contains affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission on any sales of products or services we write about. talkSPORT 2 has exclusive national radio commentary of UFC 251 from 1am this Sunday morning. Find out when the next UFC event is and see specifics about individual fights. Jorge Masvidal has stepped in for a title shot against welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Kamaru Usman (c) v Jorge Masvidal – Welterweight, Alexander Volkanovski (c) v Max Holloway – Featherweight. Fans will also be treated to a third title bout as Petr Yan and Jose Aldo go head-to-head for the vacant bantamweight belt. “Abu Dhabi has been an amazing location to hold fights over the past 10 years and it is the perfect place for these events. “I can’t wait to deliver amazing fights from Yas island.”. Time. Usman and Masvidal are expected to hit the Octagon about 12:15 a.m. The fights can be streamed on the BT Sport app using your mobile device or computer; if you are an EE customer and not subscribed to BT Sport, you can enjoy three months free by clicking here, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs Muslim Salikhov, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. The preliminary card will be broadcast from 1am (UK time). Gilbert Burns was expected to face Usman at the top of the UFC 251 fight card, but a positive COVID-19 test ruled him out on 3rd July. The main event fights will also be shown on BT Sport 1 from 3am. Despite the short notice, Masvidal is predicting a win. 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Their main show starts at 3am ahead of Usman vs Masvidal. Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. “Whether he’s on his back, I’ll bless him with these fists, whether he’s standing up, I will bless him with these fists. You can purchase UFC 251 only for $64.99 or combine it with a ESPN+ annual subscription for $84.99, an over 25% saving. For the full list, check out our UFC 251 fight card. It will be Masvidal’s first UFC title shot in a 17-year mixed martial arts career in which he has compiled a 35-13 record. Also on the card, Max Holloway is out for revenge against Alexander Volkanovski after losing his UFC Featherweight Championship belt to the Australian in December 2019. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Express Sport is on hand with the full fight card for UFC 251. His last five fights have all gone into the final round, with four of them decided by unanimous decision, meaning fans can expect another gruelling exhibition from the Octagon at the weekend. Usman is the favourite going into their match-up, however. Kick off time, live stream and latest team news, 18 of the best Netflix documentaries to watch right now. Jessica Andrade v Rose Namajunas, Amanda Ribas v Paige VanZant and Petr Yan v Jose Aldo are also among the main event showdowns to take place on Fight Island. Already have an account with us? If you already have BT Broadband, you can add BT TV and Sport to your existing contract from just £15.00 per month. Paige VanZant, meanwhile, is looking to make more money when she finishes her contract with the promotion. UFC 251 kicked off Fight Island in style in Abu Dhabi. TV coverage of the UFC 251 main card will start at 3am (UK time) in the early hours of Sunday 12th July 2020. Usman vs Masvidal UK start time: When is the UFC 251 main event? Three world title fights headline the first UFC show on Fight Island as the promotion descends on Abu Dhabi, Our free email newsletter sends you the biggest headlines from news, sport and showbiz.

The event’s timings have been set to benefit those on the East Coast of North America, who can watch the UFC 253 on Saturday evening. Our. Jorge Masvidal #3 -270 odds +230. Due to the time difference, UFC 252 will take place during the early hours of Sunday in the UK. The early prelim fights will start at 11pm UK time followed by the prelim fights at 1am with the main card starting at 3am. It’s going to be violent. Usman has other ideas, as you might expect. UFC 251 prize money: How much will Usman, Masvidal and co earn? UFC 251 will see Kamaru Usman take on Jorge Masvidal at UFC Fight Island. Regular subscribers can also stream matches via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets. When is Last Chance U season 5 out on Netflix? Get Sky Sports pass for just £9.99Get BT Sport for HALF PRICE, UFC 251 LIVE: Masvidal vs Usman live stream, results, reaction, and more from Fight Island, “If I had to think about it, there’s maybe a couple of guys in the history [of combat sports] that are able to do something like that.”.