What time is UFC Fight Night 249 Tonight? Rodriguez vs Bashi - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Rodriguez, based out of Milwaukee, recently faced a setback with a submission loss against Julian Erosa in July 2024. Conversely, Michigan's Bashi enters the ring undefeated, having secured a submission win over Dorian Ramos this past September. With Rodriguez looking to reclaim his momentum and Bashi aiming to maintain his perfect record, this fight poses unique challenges for both opponents.

What time is Christian Rodriguez vs Austin Bashi fight

Live coverage for the Christian Rodriguez vs Austin Bashi 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.

UFC Fight Night 249 takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 11, 2025, starting at 07:00 PM EST. This event features a featherweight bout between Rodriguez and Bashi as part of the undercard. The main event of the evening will see Mackenzie Dern face Amanda Ribas.

Please note that the start time for the Rodriguez vs Bashi fight might vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Fight durations can change, impacting when subsequent bouts begin.

For viewers outside of Eastern Standard Time, check the provided table to find start times specific to your location to ensure you don’t miss any action.

How and where to watch the Christian Rodriguez vs Austin Bashi Fight

You can watch Christian Rodriguez vs Austin Bashi via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.

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Christian Rodriguez vs Austin Bashi Betting Odds

• Underdog: Christian Rodriguez : 3.2 (+220)
• Favorite: Austin Bashi : 1.4 (-270)

Austin Bashi enters the fight as the clear favorite with odds at 1.4 (-270), indicating he's more likely to win. Christian Rodriguez is the underdog, posed at 3.2 (+220). Bashi holds stronger chances both for a knockout and a win by decision, at odds of 10.0 (+900) and 2.0 (+100) respectively. Meanwhile, Rodriguez’s chances to secure a win through a KO/TKO/DQ stand at 11.0 (+1000) and a points or decision victory at 6.0 (+500). These statistics suggest that placing bets on Bashi could be less risky but offers lower returns compared to riskier bets on Rodriguez.

Fighters Details

Christian Rodriguez

• Nationality: United States
• Height: 170 cm
• Weight: 65.8 kg
• Total Fights: 13
• Record: 11 / 2 / 0

Austin Bashi

• Nationality: United States
• Height: 168 cm
• Weight: 65.8 kg
• Total Fights: 13
• Record: 13 / 0 / 0

Christian Rodriguez vs Austin Bashi Fight Card

• Mackenzie Dern vs Amanda Ribas
• Santiago Ponzinibbio vs Carlston Harris
• Abdul Razak Alhassan vs Cesar Almeida
• Chris Curtis vs Roman Kopylov
• Christian Rodriguez vs Austin Bashi
• Punahele Soriano vs Uros Medic
• Jose Johnson vs Felipe Bunes
• Marco Tulio vs Ihor Potieria
• Thiago Moises vs Trey Ogden
• Preston Parsons vs Jacobe Smith
• Ernesta Kareckaite vs Nicolle Caliari
• Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs Bruno Lopes
• Fatima Kline vs Victoria Dudakova
• Nurullo Aliev vs Joe Solecki