What time is UFC Fight Night 244 Tonight? Royval vs Taira - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Brandon Royval and Tatsuro Taira face off in a flyweight battle at the UFC Apex, Las Vegas. These two professional MMA fighters will headline UFC Fight Night 244, stepping into the octagon to prove their mettle.

Royval recently secured a split decision victory over Brandon Moreno in February 2024, demonstrating his resilience in tight matches. On the other side, Taira kept his undefeated record intact with a TKO victory due to a knee injury against Alex Perez last June. Both fighters show strong presence in the flyweight class, making this matchup a test of Royval’s experience against Taira’s unblemished record.

What time is Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira fight

Live coverage for the Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira 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	Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024	04:00 PM	07:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024	01:00 PM	04:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024	08:00 PM	11:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024	07:00 AM	10:40 AM

UFC Fight Night 244 featuring Royval vs Taira will take place on October 12, 2024, at 7:40 PM EST at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. This main event is a flyweight bout scheduled for five rounds.

Please note that the ring walk time might change based on how long earlier fights last. Fights can finish quickly or take longer than expected, which could shift the start time of the main event.

For viewers outside of the Eastern Standard Time zone, refer to the schedule table provided for start times in your area. This ensures you don't miss any action from this exciting fight night.

How and where to watch the Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira Fight

You can watch Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira Betting Odds

• Underdog: Brandon Royval : 3.4 (+240)
• Favorite: Tatsuro Taira : 1.3 (-290)

Method of victory	Brandon Royval	Tatsuro Taira
By KO/TKO or disqualification	8.5 (+750)	8.5 (+750)
By decision or technical decision	5.8 (+475)	4.0 (+300)

In the upcoming match, Brandon Royval is the clear underdog with odds at 3.4 (+240), hinting at a less likely victory against favorite Tatsuro Taira, whose win odds are set at 1.3 (-290). Both fighters show identical odds of 8.5 (+750) for a knockout win, pointing to an evenly matched striking capability. However, a decision win leans slightly towards Taira at 4.0 (+300) compared to Royval’s 5.8 (+475), indicating that Royval faces tougher odds across the board but promises higher returns for bettors willing to take the risk.

Fighters Details

Brandon Royval

• Nationality: United States
• Height: 170 cm
• Weight: 56.7 kg
• Total Fights: 23
• Record: 16 / 7 / 0

Tatsuro Taira

• Nationality: Japan
• Height: 170 cm
• Weight: 56.7 kg
• Total Fights: 16
• Record: 16 / 0 / 0

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