UFC Fight Night 246: Machado vs Ribeiro - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

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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