Ricky Turcios and Bernardo Sopai will face off in an undercard match at UFC 311 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. This bout falls under the Bantamweight category.
Turcios, a fighter from Houston, Texas last fought Raul Rosas Jr., where he lost via submission. Sopai, hailing from Patos, Albania had his last fight against Vinicius Oliveira, which ended in a knockout defeat. Both fighters come into this bout with something to prove after their recent losses.
What time is Ricky Turcios vs Bernardo Sopai fight
Live coverage for the Ricky Turcios vs Bernardo Sopai main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Ricky Turcios vs Bernardo Sopai Ring Walks (approx.) |
USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 06:20 PM |
USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 03:20 PM |
UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 10:20 PM |
Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 09:20 AM |
UFC 311 will take place on January 18, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. The event starts at 06:20 PM EST. This UFC event features a bantamweight fight between Turcios and Sopai as part of the undercard. The main event of the night is a fight between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan.
Please note that the ring walk time for Turcios vs Sopai may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Fights can end quickly or take the full scheduled rounds, affecting when subsequent fights begin.
For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, please check the start times for your specific location to ensure you do not miss any fights.
Fighters Details
Ricky Turcios faces Bernardo Sopai in a three-round bantamweight matchup at UFC 311 - Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2.
Ricky Turcios
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 173 cm
- Weight: 61.2 kg
- Total Fights: 16
- Record: 12 / 4 / 0
Ricky Turcios, with a professional record of 12 wins and 4 losses, recently faced a defeat by submission against Raul Rosas Jr. Ricky's fighting style and experience, grounded in Team Alpha Male’s influence, suggest engaging grappling encounters. His upcoming bout against Sopai presents challenges given Sopai's noted striking power.
Bernardo Sopai
- Nationality: Albania
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 61.2 kg
- Total Fights: 14
- Record: 11 / 3 / 0
Bernardo Sopai steps into the ring with 11 wins and 3 losses, his most recent fight ending in a knock-out loss to Vinicius Oliveira. Known for a strong striking game evident from his KO ratio, Sopai might leverage this against Turcios, who historically has struggled against aggressive strikers.
Ricky Turcios vs Bernardo Sopai Betting Odds
- Underdog: Ricky Turcios : 3.4 (+240)
- Favorite: Benardo Sopaj : 1.4 (-275)
Method of victory | Ricky Turcios | Benardo Sopaj |
By KO/TKO or disqualification | 12.0 (+1100) | 4.7 (+370) |
By decision or technical decision | 5.5 (+450) | 2.1 (+110) |
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How and where to watch the Ricky Turcios vs Bernardo Sopai Fight
You can watch Ricky Turcios vs Bernardo Sopai via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
Region | Live-streaming |
USA | ESPN |
UK and Ireland | TNT Sports Box Office |
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Ricky Turcios vs Bernardo Sopai Fight Card
- Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan
- Merab Dvalishvili vs Umar Nurmagomedov
- Jiri Prochazka vs Jamahal Hill
- Beneil Dariush vs Renato Carneiro
- Kevin Holland vs Reinier de Ridder
- Payton Talbott vs Raoni Barcelos
- Jailton Almeida vs Serghei Spivac
- Grant Dawson vs Diego Ferreira
- Karol Rosa vs Ailin Perez
- Rinya Nakamura vs Muin Gafurov
- Ricky Turcios vs Bernardo Sopai
- Tagir Ulanbekov vs Clayton Carpenter