What time is UFC 311 Tonight? Turcios vs Sopai - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Ricky Turcios and Bernardo Sopai meet on the undercard of UFC 311 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. This bantamweight bout pits American fighter Turcios against Albanian contender Sopai, both aiming to recover from recent defeats.

Turning pro in 2013, Turcios has a track record punctuated by mixed success, holding 12 wins but coming off a submission loss to Raul Rosas Jr. last June. Meanwhile, Sopai, who started his professional career in 2018, also eyes redemption after a knockout loss to Vinicius Oliveira in March 2024. These losses set the stage for what's more than just another fight; it's about bouncing back with resilience.

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 tonight, January 18, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. The event starts at 06:20 PM EST. One of the key matches to watch is between Ricky Turcios and Daniel Sopai in the Bantamweight category. This fight is part of the undercard leading up to the main event featuring Islam Makhachev versus Renato Carneiro.

Please note that the ring walk times might change depending on how long earlier fights last. This variability is common in live events like UFC, where fight durations can vary.

For viewers outside of the Eastern Standard Time zone, check the start times for your local area to make sure you don’t miss any action.

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

If your country is blocked by the streaming services or there simply isn’t any viable options for your country, we only can recommend one solution: using a VPN software to bypass the restrictions. It allows you to change your IP address and appear as if you’re watching the event from another country.

So if you live in either the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, UAE, Mexico, Spain or any other country and can’t find a working provider to watch the Ricky Turcios vs Bernardo Sopai fight, use our recommended (and tested) VPN and switch to a location of your choice.

Ricky Turcios vs Bernardo Sopai Betting Odds

Underdog: Ricky Turcios : 3.2 (+225)
Favorite: Benardo Sopaj : 1.4 (-260)

Method of victory	Ricky Turcios	Benardo Sopaj
By KO/TKO or disqualification	13.0 (+1200)	4.8 (+380)
By decision or technical decision	5.2 (+425)	2.1 (+115)

First Deposit Bonus

100%

up to €200

Benardo Sopaj is the clear favorite in his upcoming fight against Ricky Turcios, with betting odds leaning heavily in his favor at 1.4 (-260). This indicates you'll need to bet $260 on Sopaj just to win $100. Conversely, Sopaj's expected dominance is further shown by his +380 odds of winning by KO/TKO/DQ, making that particular outcome a more risky yet still plausible bet.

Watch this story: UFC 311 - Betting Odds, Prediction: Turcios vs Sopai

On the flip side, if you're eyeing an upset or outsider pick, Turcios stands as the underdog at 3.2 (+225). A victorious punt on him would net a greater return; $225 for every $100 staked. Despite being less favored, a win by points could offer value at +425 on those odds.