UFC Fight Night 245: Martinez vs Ardelean - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Melissa Martinez and Alice Ardelean step into the octagon at UFC Apex in Las Vegas for a thrilling bout in the strawweight category. Both fighters look to rebound from recent losses as they face off during UFC Fight Night 245.

Martinez, fighting out of Mexico City with the Bonebreakers Team, comes off a unanimous decision loss to Elise Reed last year, hinting at her gritty determination in the cage despite the setback. On the other hand, Ardelean, representing Fearless MMA from Satu Mare, Romania, barely missed victory in a split decision against Shauna Bannon recently. This match presents both athletes a chance to tip their win-loss scales back in favor.

What time is Melissa Martinez vs Alice Ardelean fight

Live coverage for the Melissa Martinez vs Alice Ardelean 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	Melissa Martinez vs Alice Ardelean Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024	04:00 PM	04:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024	01:00 PM	01:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024	08:00 PM	08:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024	07:00 AM	07:20 AM

UFC Fight Night 245 takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 19, 2024. The event starts at 4:20 PM EST. This fight night features a strawweight bout between Martinez and Ardelean as part of the undercard, with Anthony Hernandez facing Michel Pereira in the main event.

Please note that the ring walk times might change depending on how long earlier fights last. These adjustments happen because some fights may end sooner or take longer than expected.

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

Fighters Details

Melissa Martinez and Alice Ardelean will clash at UFC Fight Night 245 in a strawweight bout. There are no belts on the line for this match.

Melissa Martinez

• Nationality: Mexico
• Height: 157 cm
• Weight: 52.2 kg
• Total Fights: 8
• Record: 7 / 1 / 0

Melissa Martinez, known as "Super Mely," holds a record of 7 wins with 5 knockouts and 1 loss. Her last fight ended in a unanimous decision loss to Elise Reed, showing tough competition in close fights. Matching up against Ardelean, her powerful striking will be pivotal, given her previous success with knockouts.

Alice Ardelean

• Nationality: Romania
• Height: 160 cm
• Weight: 52.2 kg
• Total Fights: 15
• Record: 9 / 6 / 0

Alice Ardelean enters with a record of 9 wins (4 by knockout) and 6 losses. She recently faced a split decision defeat against Shauna Bannon. Considering Bannon's form and skill set similar to that of Martinez, Ardelean's resilience and experienced fighting against tough opponents could prove crucial in this matchup.

How and where to watch the Melissa Martinez vs Alice Ardelean Fight

You can watch Melissa Martinez vs Alice Ardelean via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

If your country is blocked by the streaming services or there simply isn’t any viable options for your country, we only can recommend one solution: using a VPN software to bypass the restrictions. It allows you to change your IP address and appear as if you’re watching the event from another country.

So if you live in either the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, UAE, Mexico, Spain or any other country and can’t find a working provider to watch the Melissa Martinez vs Alice Ardelean fight, use our recommended (and tested) VPN and switch to a location of your choice.

Melissa Martinez vs Alice Ardelean Fight Card

• Anthony Hernandez vs Michel Pereira
• Rob Font vs Kyler Phillips
• Charles Johnson vs Su Mudaerji
• Darren Elkins vs Daniel Pineda
• Matheus Nicolau vs Asu Almabaev
• Brad Katona vs Jean Matsumoto
• Joselyne Edwards vs Tamires Vidal
• Jessica Penne vs Elise Reed
• Melissa Martinez vs Alice Ardelean
• Austen Lane vs Robelis Despaigne