Caio Machado and Brendson Ribeiro are set to face off at UFC Fight Night 246 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The fighters will compete in a highly contested Light Heavyweight bout at Rogers Place.
Machado, originally competing as a heavyweight, holds a record of 8 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. He suffered a decision loss to Don'Tale Mayes in his last fight in April 2024. Ribeiro enters the ring with a lighter but equally challenging background in the light heavyweight category, possessing a record of 15 wins and 7 losses after his majority decision defeat to Magomed Gadzhiyasulov back in June 2024.
What time is Caio Machado vs Brendson Ribeiro fight
Live coverage for the Caio Machado vs Brendson Ribeiro main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Caio Machado vs Brendson Ribeiro Ring Walks (approx.) |
USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 | 05:00 PM | 08:20 PM |
USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 | 02:00 PM | 05:20 PM |
UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 | 09:00 PM | 12:20 AM (next day) |
Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 | 08:00 AM | 11:20 AM |
UFC Fight Night 246 takes place on November 02, 2024, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The event starts at 08:20 PM EST. This fight night features a light heavyweight bout between Machado and Ribeiro as part of the undercard. The main event of the evening is Brandon Moreno versus Amir Albazi.
Please note that the ring walk times might vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Delays are common if previous bouts extend beyond their scheduled rounds.
For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, check the start times listed for your local area to ensure you don't miss any action.
Fighters Details
Caio Machado faces Brendson Ribeiro in a light heavyweight contest at UFC Fight Night 246 - Moreno vs. Albazi.
Caio Machado
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 114.3 kg
- Total Fights: 12
- Record: 8 / 3 / 1
Machado, primarily known for his heavyweight bouts, brings a mixed professional record: eight wins, three losses, and one draw. His last fight was a decision loss to Don'Tale Mayes, signaling potential challenges when facing agile fighters like Ribeiro who thrive in the lighter class. Transitioning from heavyweight might affect his speed against a naturally lighter opponent.
Brendson Ribeiro
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 190 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 22
- Record: 15 / 7 / 0
Ribeiro has racked up fifteen wins to seven losses without securing major titles yet. His recent defeat via majority decision against Magomed Gadzhiyasulov suggests vulnerabilities when pressured by technically skilled opponents, which Machado can exploit given his experience and physical bulk despite the new weight class concerns.
Caio Machado vs Brendson Ribeiro Betting Odds
- Favorite: Caio Machado : 1.7 (-148)
- Underdog: Brendson Ribeiro : 2.3 (+132)
Method of victory | Caio Machado | Brendson Ribeiro |
By KO/TKO or disqualification | 3.2 (+220) | 5.6 (+460) |
By decision or technical decision | 4.3 (+330) | 6.5 (+550) |
How and where to watch the Caio Machado vs Brendson Ribeiro Fight
You can watch Caio Machado vs Brendson Ribeiro via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
Region | Live-streaming |
USA | ESPN |
UK and Ireland | TNT Sports Box Office |
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Caio Machado vs Brendson Ribeiro Fight Card
- Brandon Moreno vs Amir Albazi
- Erin Blanchfield vs Rose Namajunas
- Derrick Lewis vs Jhonata Diniz
- Caio Machado vs Brendson Ribeiro
- Marc-Andre Barriault vs Dustin Stoltzfus
- Mike Malott vs Trevin Giles
- Aiemann Zahabi vs Pedro Munhoz
- Ariane Lipski vs Jasmine Jasudavicius
- Charles Jourdain vs Victor Henry
- Alexander Romanov vs Rodrigo Nascimento
- Jack Shore vs Youssef Zalal
- Serhiy Sidey vs Garrett Armfield
- Chad Anheliger vs Cody Gibson
- Jamey-Lyn Horth vs Ivana Petrovic