What time is UFC Fight Night 248 Tonight? Yan vs Ricci - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Tonight at Galaxy Arena in Macau, China, fight fans will witness Xiaonan Yan vs Tabatha Ricci at UFC Fight Night 248. This strawweight bout features fighters from different continents with distinct fighting styles.

Xiaonan Yan from China, known as 'Fury,' carries a history of 18 wins and four losses into the ring. Her last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Weili Zhang. Brazilian fighter Tabatha ‘Baby Shark’ Ricci holds an 11-2 record, having confidently secured a victory against Angela Hill in her recent match. Given Yan's aggressive style contrasted with Ricci's strategic grappling background, this matchup promises a dynamic encounter.

What time is Xiaonan Yan vs Tabatha Ricci fight

Live coverage for the Xiaonan Yan vs Tabatha Ricci main card will start at 03:00 AM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Xiaonan Yan vs Tabatha Ricci Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024	03:00 AM	06:40 AM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024	12:00 AM	03:40 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024	07:00 AM	10:40 AM
Australia (AEDT)	Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024	06:00 PM	09:40 PM

UFC Fight Night 248, featuring Yan vs. Ricci, will take place at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, China, on November 23, 2024. The event starts at 06:40 AM EST.

This fight is part of the undercard with Petr Yan facing Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event. Both fights are scheduled for three rounds in the strawweight division.

Please note that the actual time of the ring walks may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. If undercard fights end quickly, subsequent fights including the main event might start sooner than planned.

For viewers watching from different countries, check the provided table to find out when the event starts in your local time zone. This helps ensure you don't miss any action due to time differences.

How and where to watch the Xiaonan Yan vs Tabatha Ricci Fight

You can watch Xiaonan Yan vs Tabatha Ricci via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.

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

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Xiaonan Yan vs Tabatha Ricci Betting Odds

Favorite: Xiaocan Feng : 1.2 (-400)
Underdog: Tabatha Ricci : 2.6 (+163)

Method of victory	Xiaocan Feng	Tabatha Ricci
By KO/TKO or disqualification	None	20.0 (+1900)
By decision or technical decision	None	3.7 (+270)

Xiaocan Feng is the clear favorite in this matchup, priced at 1.2 (-400); a $400 bet is needed to earn $100 if she wins. Underdog Tabatha Ricci stands at odds of 2.6 (+163), with a $100 bet returning $163. There aren't specific odds for a Feng KO/TKO/DQ victory, signaling it's less expected by oddsmakers. However, Ricci bears longshot KO/TKO/DQ odds of 20.0 (+1900). A points or decision win seems more likely for both, with Feng missing listed odds and Ricci at 3.7 (+270). These odds suggest a higher probability of the match extending to a decision.