UFC on ESPN 57: Katona vs Butler - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Brad Katona and Jesse Butler will compete at the UFC on ESPN 57 event at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Both fighters are determined to rebound from recent defeats, making this Bantamweight undercard fight crucial for their career trajectories. Katona, hailing from Canada, is looking to overcome a unanimous decision loss to Garrett Armfield. On the other hand, American fighter Butler faces his own challenges after being knocked out by Jim Miller.

Katona's trajectory in the bantamweight division has shown resilience despite his last match setback. Usually fighting around 61.2 kg (135 lbs), he seems ready for a return that could stabilize his position with a win here. Conversely, Jesse Butler generally competes in the lightweight category and has faced both victories and harsh knockouts at 70.3 kg (155 lbs). Historically fighting above Katona's class might bring an intensive edge or present conditioning challenges due to a substantial weight class drop for this bout.

What time is Brad Katona vs Jesse Butler fight

Live coverage for the Brad Katona vs Jesse Butler main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Brad Katona vs Jesse Butler Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, June 8, 2024	05:00 PM	06:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, June 8, 2024	02:00 PM	03:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, June 8, 2024	09:00 PM	10:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, June 9, 2024	08:00 AM	09:40 AM

The UFC on ESPN 57 event will take place at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 08, 2024. The fights begin at 06:40 PM EST.

In the undercard, Brad Katona will face Tony Butler in a three-round bantamweight bout. Please note that the ring walk time for this fight might change depending on how long earlier fights last.

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

Fighters Details

Brad Katona faces Jesse Butler in a UFC on ESPN 57 bantamweight bout. There are no titles on the line.

Brad Katona

Nationality: Canada
Height: 168 cm
Weight: 61.2 kg
Total Fights: 16
Record: 13 / 3 / 0

Brad Katona, holding a record of 13 wins and 3 losses, recently faced a unanimous decision loss to Garrett Armfield. Given that both his last opponent and Butler have had inconsistent performances lately, Katona's experience at international level against robust competitors might provide him a subtle edge in this contest.

Jesse Butler

Nationality: United States
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 70.3 kg
Total Fights: 17
Record: 12 / 5 / 0

Jesse Butler enters this fight with a record of 12 wins and 5 losses, having suffered a knockout by Jim Miller in his last match. Jumping from lightweight to bantamweight for this fight could challenge his previous power and endurance dynamics, suggesting potential issues with handling Katona's fighting style at a lower weight class.

How and where to watch the Brad Katona vs Jesse Butler Fight

You can watch Brad Katona vs Jesse Butler via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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