What time is UFC 302 Tonight? Almeida vs Kopylov - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Tonight at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, UFC middleweights Cesar Almeida and Roman Kopylov will face off in an undercard match before the main event featuring Islam Makhachev versus Dustin Poirier.

Cesar Almeida comes into tonight's match unbeaten with a professional record of five wins, four by knockout. His last bout saw him defeat Dylan Budka by TKO using elbows and punches. On the other hand, Roman Kopylov holds a record of 12 wins, 11 by knockout but succumbed to a loss in his most recent fight against Anthony Hernandez via submission. Both fighters regularly compete in the middleweight division which promises a balanced encounter due to similar physical attributes and weight. Given Kopylov's recent loss and Almeida's undefeated streak, tonight’s match is poised to test Kopylov’s ability to reclaim his edge amidst stiff competition.

What time is Cesar Almeida vs Roman Kopylov fight

Live coverage for the Cesar Almeida vs Roman Kopylov main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Cesar Almeida vs Roman Kopylov Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, June 1, 2024	06:00 PM	08:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, June 1, 2024	03:00 PM	05:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, June 1, 2024	10:00 PM	12:00 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, June 2, 2024	09:00 AM	11:00 AM

UFC 302 takes place on June 1, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The event starts at 08:00 PM EST. This UFC event features a middleweight fight between Almeida and Kopylov on the undercard, with Islam Makhachev facing Dustin Poirier in the main event.

Please note that the specific timing for the Almeida vs. Kopylov fight might change depending on how long earlier fights last. Each fight consists of three rounds, but if any end quickly or take longer than expected, it could shift the start time of subsequent fights.

For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, check the start times listed for your location to ensure you don't miss any action.

How and where to watch the Cesar Almeida vs Roman Kopylov Fight

You can watch Cesar Almeida vs Roman Kopylov via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Cesar Almeida vs Roman Kopylov Betting Odds

Favorite: Cesar Almeida : 1.9 (-115)
Underdog: Roman Kopylov : 2.0 (+105)

Method of victory	Cesar Almeida	Roman Kopylov
By KO/TKO or disqualification	4.8 (+380)	None
By decision or technical decision	5.2 (+420)	None

Cesar Almeida enters as the slight favorite over Roman Kopylov, with odds at 1.9 (-115). This means betting $115 on Almeida could net you $100 if he wins. Kopylov is close behind as the underdog at odds of 2.0 (+105), potentially yielding a $105 profit from a $100 stake should he triumph. A victory by KO/TKO/DQ for Almeida pays well at 4.8 (+380). Also, if Almeida grabs a win by points or decision, odds stand boldly at 5.2 (+420), reflecting lower predicted chances. However, there are no specific odds provided for Kopylov to win by KO/TKO/DQ or by points/decision.