UFC 312: Matthews vs Prado - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Jake Matthews will face off against Francisco Prado at UFC 312 to be held at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The homegrown talent Matthews will compete in the welterweight division as part of the undercard for the main event featuring Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland.

Matthews, known as "The Celtic Kid," turned professional in 2012. He's coming off a unanimous decision win over Philip Rowe last June. Meanwhile, Argentinian fighter Francisco Prado carries a record of 12 wins and two losses since turning pro only a few years ago. He faced Daniel Zellhuber in his last fight, losing by decision.

What time is Jake Matthews vs Francisco Prado fight

Live coverage for the Jake Matthews vs Francisco Prado main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office, Kayo. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Jake Matthews vs Francisco Prado Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025	06:00 PM	08:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025	03:00 PM	05:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025	10:00 PM	12:40 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025	09:00 AM	11:40 AM

The UFC 312 event will take place on February 8, 2025, at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The event starts at 08:40 PM EST. The main event features Dricus Du Plessis against Sean Strickland. On the undercard, Jake Matthews will face Gabriel Prado in a welterweight bout.

The fights are scheduled for three rounds. Please note that the start time may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights on the undercard. Viewers should check their local listings for precise timing as time zones may affect viewing times.

Make sure to tune in and catch all the action live from Sydney.

Fighters Details

Jake Matthews faces Francisco Prado at UFC 312 with no belts on the line in a Welterweight bout.

Jake Matthews

Nationality: Australia
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 77.1 kg
Total Fights: 27
Record: 20 / 7 / 0

Jake Matthews, nicknamed "The Celtic Kid," brings a record of 20 wins and 7 losses. He recently won by unanimous decision against Philip Rowe in his last fight. Rowe, with 10 victories and notable height and reach as an advantage, was a significant challenge. Matthews' experience gives him an edge in strategy.

Francisco Prado

Nationality: Argentina
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 70.3 kg
Total Fights: 14
Record: 12 / 2 / 0

Francisco Prado holds a 12-2 record with his last match ending in a loss by unanimous decision to Daniel Zellhuber. Zellhuber's strong record affected Prado’s performance strategically. Prado needs to overcome size and opportunity differences against Matthews, moving up to welterweight.

Jake Matthews vs Francisco Prado Betting Odds

Favorite: Jake Matthews : 1.5 (-215)
Underdog: Francisco Prado : 2.8 (+180)

How and where to watch the Jake Matthews vs Francisco Prado Fight

You can watch Jake Matthews vs Francisco Prado via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office, Kayo.

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

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