UFC Fight Night 251: Matthews vs Delgado - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Connor Matthews, known for his moniker "Bad News," will face Jose Delgado at the UFC Fight Night 251. The matchup takes place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas and features featherweight contenders looking to rejuvenate their careers with a victory.

Matthews, hailing from Massachusetts, made preparations after suffering a TKO loss against Dennis Buzukja nearly a year ago. Holding a record of seven wins and two losses, his professional career displays potential but inconsistently against tough opponents. Delgado, from Arizona, flush with confidence after defeating Ernie Juarez last August through a knockout using knee and punches, boasts an impressive eight-out-of-nine-win record.

What time is Connor Matthews vs Jose Delgado fight

Live coverage for the Connor Matthews vs Jose Delgado main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Connor Matthews vs Jose Delgado Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025	04:00 PM	06:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025	01:00 PM	03:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025	08:00 PM	10:00 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025	07:00 AM	09:00 AM

The event takes place on February 15, 2025, at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card begins at 06:00 PM EST. This is part of the UFC Fight Night 251 tournament under the Fight Nights federation. The main event features Jared Cannonier against Gregory Rodrigues. An undercard fight includes a featherweight bout between Matthews and Delgado.

Please note that ring walk times may vary due to the performance of earlier fights on the card. Viewers should check local listings for start times in their countries to ensure they don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Connor "Bad News" Matthews faces Jose Delgado in a featherweight bout, with no titles on the line.

Connor Matthews

Nationality: United States
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 65.8 kg
Total Fights: 9
Record: 7 / 2 / 0

Connor Matthews entered professional MMA with eight wins and three losses. His last fight was a TKO loss to Dennis Buzukja. Buzukja, with a record of 12 wins and five losses, has more experience at lightweight class. Matthews may face difficulties against taller opponents like Delgado as he confronts fighters of Delgado's caliber.

Jose Delgado

Nationality: United States
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 66.2 kg
Total Fights: 9
Record: 8 / 1 / 0

Jose Delgado boasts an impressive record of eight wins and one loss. He recently defeated Ernie Juarez via knockout. Juarez holds seven wins and three losses, showcasing Delgado's striking power. This momentum could pose challenges for Matthews.

Connor Matthews vs Jose Delgado Betting Odds

Underdog: Connor Matthews : 4.2 (+320)
Favorite: Jose Delgado : 1.2 (-400)

Method of victory	Connor Matthews	Jose Delgado
By KO/TKO or disqualification	9.0 (+800)	3.0 (+200)
By decision or technical decision	10.0 (+900)	3.1 (+210)

How and where to watch the Connor Matthews vs Jose Delgado Fight

You can watch Connor Matthews vs Jose Delgado via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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