What time is UFC Fight Night 243 Tonight? Lapilus vs Morales - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Taylor Lapilus and Vince Morales will face each other under the lights at Accor Arena in Paris. This fight, part of UFC Fight Night 243, features these athletes competing in the Bantamweight division.

Taylor Lapilus last stepped into the ring on June 8, defeating Cody Stamann by unanimous decision. Vince Morales celebrated a victory against Hunter Azure via a unique submission on August 30. Both fighters are riding the momentum of recent wins, heightening the stakes of their encounter in Paris.

What time is Taylor Lapilus vs Vince Morales fight

Live coverage for the Taylor Lapilus vs Vince Morales main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region Date Main Card Start Time Taylor Lapilus vs Vince Morales Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST) Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 12:00 PM 01:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT) Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 09:00 AM 10:20 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT) Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 04:00 PM 05:20 PM
Australia (AEDT) Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 03:00 AM 04:20 AM

UFC Fight Night 243 takes place today, September 28, 2024, at the Accor Arena in Paris, France. The event starts at 01:20 PM EST. This fight night features a bantamweight match between Lapilus and Morales as part of the undercard. The main event will see Renato Carneiro face Benoit St Denis.

Please note that the ring walk times might vary depending on how long earlier fights last. This can affect when fighters appear in the ring.

For viewers outside of EST, check the start times for your local time zone to ensure you don't miss any action.

How and where to watch the Taylor Lapilus vs Vince Morales Fight

You can watch Taylor Lapilus vs Vince Morales via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.

Region Live-streaming
USA ESPN
UK and Ireland TNT Sports Box Office

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Taylor Lapilus vs Vince Morales Betting Odds

  • Favorite: Taylor Lapilus : 1.3 (-350)
  • Underdog: Vince Morales : 4.0 (+295)
Method of victory Taylor Lapilus Vince Morales
By KO/TKO or disqualification 6.0 (+500) 12.0 (+1100)
By decision or technical decision 1.7 (-145) 6.1 (+510)

Taylor Lapilus stands as the favorite against Vince Morales with sharp odds pointing to a probable victory at 1.3 (-350). He’s particularly favored for a win by points or decision at 1.7 (-145), suggesting confidence in his endurance over raw knockout power. Morales, significant underdog at 4.0 (+295), has long odds for a knockout win but offers high reward potential at 12.0 (+1100) if he pulls off the unexpected KO/TKO/DQ finish. Bettors looking for safer returns might lean toward Lapilus, while those aiming for big payouts could find appeal in backing Morales for a surprise win.

Fighters Details

Taylor Lapilus

  • Nationality: France
  • Height: 168 cm
  • Weight: 61.2 kg
  • Total Fights: 24
  • Record: 20 / 4 / 0

Vince Morales

  • Nationality: United States
  • Height: 170 cm
  • Weight: 61.7 kg
  • Total Fights: 23
  • Record: 16 / 7 / 0

Taylor Lapilus vs Vince Morales Fight Card

  • Renato Carneiro vs Benoit St Denis
  • Nassourdine Imavov vs Brendan Allen
  • William Gomis vs Joanderson Brito
  • Kevin Jousset vs Bryan Battle
  • Morgan Charriere vs Gabriel Miranda
  • Fares Ziam vs Matt Frevola
  • Ion Cutelaba vs Ivan Erslan
  • Oumar Sy vs Da Woon Jung
  • Ludovit Klein vs Roosevelt Roberts
  • Taylor Lapilus vs Vince Morales
  • Ailin Perez vs Darya Zheleznyakova
  • Daniel Barez vs Victor Altamirano
  • Jacqueline Cavalcanti vs Nora Cornolle
  • Bolaji Oki vs Chris Duncan