UFC on ESPN 55 - Nicolau vs. Perez: Benitez vs Hayisaer - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Gabriel Benitez and Maheshate Hayisaer will face each other in an undercard lightweight bout at UFC on ESPN 55 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This fight serves as a critical rebound opportunity for both fighters following recent losses.

Benitez, seasoned with 34 professional fights, seeks to recover from a submission defeat by Jim Miller earlier this year. On the other hand, Hayisaer, younger in his career with 12 fights, aims to shake off a TKO loss to Viacheslav Borshchev. Both fighters are coming off tough losses but have shown resilience in their careers.

What time is Gabriel Benitez vs Maheshate Hayisaer fight

Live coverage for the Gabriel Benitez vs Maheshate Hayisaer main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Gabriel Benitez vs Maheshate Hayisaer Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, April 27, 2024	04:00 PM	05:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, April 27, 2024	01:00 PM	02:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, April 27, 2024	08:00 PM	09:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, April 28, 2024	07:00 AM	08:40 AM

The UFC on ESPN 55 event featuring Nicolau vs. Perez will take place on April 27, 2024, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fights start at 05:40 PM EST.

On the undercard, Benitez will face Hayisaer in a lightweight bout scheduled for three rounds. Keep in mind that the exact time of this fight might vary depending on how long earlier fights last.

For viewers outside of the Eastern Standard Time zone, please check the schedule table specific to your country to know when to tune in.

Fighters Details

Gabriel Benitez will face Maheshate Hayisaer in a lightweight bout at UFC on ESPN 55. No belts are on the line.

Gabriel Benitez

Nationality: Mexico
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 70.3 kg
Total Fights: 34
Record: 23 / 11 / 0

Gabriel Benitez, fighting out of Mexico, brings a record of 23 wins with 9 knockouts and 11 losses. His last fight resulted in a submission loss to Jim Miller, an experienced fighter with many wins. Considering the skill level shown by Miller, Benitez will look to leverage his striking power against the slightly younger and less experienced Maheshate.

Maheshate Hayisaer

Nationality: China
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 70.3 kg
Total Fights: 12
Record: 9 / 3 / 0

Maheshate Hayisaer from China comes into this fight holding 9 wins, 4 via knockout, and 3 losses. He faced a setback with a TKO loss to Viacheslav Borshchev recently. With Borshchev's strong performance as perspective, Maheshate must focus on defense and precision to challenge Benitez’s aggressive style.

Gabriel Benitez vs Maheshate Hayisaer Betting Odds

Underdog: Gabriel Benitez : 3.0 (+205)
Favorite: Maheshate : 1.4 (-225)

How and where to watch the Gabriel Benitez vs Maheshate Hayisaer Fight

You can watch Gabriel Benitez vs Maheshate Hayisaer via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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