At UFC on ESPN 62 in Las Vegas, lightweight fighters Viacheslav Borshchev and James Llontop are set to compete at the UFC Apex. Both athletes are looking to make strong comebacks after recent defeats. This matchup serves as the undercard event leading up to the headline fight between Jared Cannonier and Caio Borralho.
Viacheslav Borshchev, training out of Team Alpha Male in California, brings a record of 7 wins (6 by knockout) to the bout but lost his last fight by submission against Chase Hooper in May 2024. On the other side, Peruvian fighter James Llontop, a member of Team FFC, also suffered a submission loss to Chris Padilla recently. Moving down from welterweight for this fight, Llontop’s transition to lightweight against Borshchev—who has demonstrated striking power—could pose unique challenges given their differing fighting styles.
What time is Viacheslav Borshchev vs James Llontop fight
Live coverage for the Viacheslav Borshchev vs James Llontop main card will start at 07:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Viacheslav Borshchev vs James Llontop Ring Walks (approx.) |
USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 | 07:00 PM | 07:20 PM |
USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 | 04:00 PM | 04:20 PM |
UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 | 11:00 PM | 11:20 PM |
Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 | 10:00 AM | 10:20 AM |
UFC on ESPN 62 featuring Borshchev vs Llontop takes place on August 24, 2024, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 07:20 PM EST. This fight is part of the undercard with Jared Cannonier facing Caio Borralho in the main event.
Borshchev and Llontop will compete in a three-round lightweight bout. Viewers should note that the exact time for this fight might vary depending on the length of earlier fights.
For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, please check local listings for start times in your area to ensure you don't miss any action.
Fighters Details
Viacheslav Borshchev will face James Llontop at UFC on ESPN 62 in the lightweight division.
Viacheslav Borshchev
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 70.3 kg
- Total Fights: 12
- Record: 7 / 4 / 1
Viacheslav Borshchev, known as "Slava," boasts a professional record of seven wins and four losses, with a strong background in knockouts. His last fight resulted in a loss to Chase Hooper via submission. By comparing their stats, Borshchev enters this fight as the more knockout-prone fighter compared to Llontop who is shifting from the welterweight division.
James Llontop
- Nationality: Peru
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 71.2 kg
- Total Fights: 17
- Record: 14 / 3 / 0
James Llontop, also known as “Goku,” holds a record of fourteen wins and three losses, with seven wins by knockout. He too suffered a loss through a submission hold from Chris Padilla in his previous bout. Moving to lightweight could present endurance challenges against an opponent with heavy knockout power like Borshchev.
Viacheslav Borshchev vs James Llontop Betting Odds
- Favorite: Viacheslav Borshchev : 1.5 (-210)
- Underdog: James Llontop : 2.9 (+190)
Method of victory | Viacheslav Borshchev | James Llontop |
By KO/TKO or disqualification | 2.7 (+170) | 5.0 (+400) |
By decision or technical decision | 3.1 (+210) | 6.5 (+550) |
How and where to watch the Viacheslav Borshchev vs James Llontop Fight
You can watch Viacheslav Borshchev vs James Llontop via ESPN+.
Region | Live-streaming |
USA | ESPN |
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Viacheslav Borshchev vs James Llontop Fight Card
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- Zachary Reese vs Jose Medina
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