UFC Fight Night 249: Gadzhiyasulov vs Lopes - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Magomed Gadzhiyasulov and Bruno Lopes are set to face off at the upcoming UFC Fight Night 249 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Competing in the light heavyweight category, both fighters will battle it out in the undercard event ahead of the prominent bout between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas.

Gadzhiyasulov enters the ring undefeated with a record of nine wins, showcasing his strength through five knockouts. His most recent victory was a majority decision against Brendson Ribeiro in June 2024. On the other hand, Lopes holds a strong record himself, with thirteen wins and six knockouts, having last secured a win by TKO in August 2024 against Mikheil Sazhiniani.

What time is Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs Bruno Lopes fight

Live coverage for the Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs Bruno Lopes main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs Bruno Lopes Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025	04:00 PM	04:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025	01:00 PM	01:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025	08:00 PM	08:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025	07:00 AM	07:40 AM

UFC Fight Night 249 takes place on January 11, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 04:40 PM EST. Fans should check the start times for their local time zones.

In one of the undercard fights, Gadzhiyasulov will face Lopes in a light heavyweight bout scheduled for three rounds. This fight is part of an exciting lineup leading up to the main event featuring Mackenzie Dern against Amanda Ribas.

Please note that the ring walk times might change depending on how long earlier fights last.

Fighters Details

Magomed Gadzhiyasulov will face Bruno Lopes in a light heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night 249.

Magomed Gadzhiyasulov

Nationality: Russia
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 93.0 kg
Total Fights: 9
Record: 9 / 0 / 0

Gadzhiyasulov enters with an unbeaten record of nine wins, showing impressive versatility in his last fight against Brendson Ribeiro, winning by majority decision. Ribeiro's tougher and more experienced profile hints at Gadzhiyasulov's preparedness for skilled opponents, suggesting a promising clash with Lopes.

Bruno Lopes

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 92.5 kg
Total Fights: 14
Record: 13 / 1 / 0

Bruno Lopes comes off a strong performance with a win by TKO against Mikheil Sazhiniani, pushing his record to 13-1. Sazhiniani’s aggressive style was a good test before facing the unyielding Gadzhiyasulov, making this matchup anticipated for its intensity and K.O. potential.

Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs Bruno Lopes Betting Odds

Favorite: Magomed Gadzhiyasulov : 1.5 (-218)
Underdog: Bruno Lopes : 2.9 (+185)

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How and where to watch the Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs Bruno Lopes Fight

You can watch Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs Bruno Lopes via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.

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

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