What time is UFC Fight Night 251 Tonight? Shahbazyan vs Budka - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Edmen Shahbazyan and Dylan Budka face each other at UFC Fight Night 251. They compete in the undercard set at UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Shahbazyan started his professional career in July 2017. Known by his nickname "The Golden Boy," he has won 13 fights, with 11 by knockout, and lost five times. Recently, he experienced a loss to Gerald Meerschaert via submission in August 2024. Observing past matches, Shahbazyan's aggressive knockout capability poses a tough challenge for Budka.

Dylan Budka began fighting professionally in October 2020. Known as "The Mindless Hulk," he holds seven victories with one via knockout and four losses. His most recent bout was a decision loss against Andre Petroski in September 2024.

What time is Edmen Shahbazyan vs Dylan Budka fight

Live coverage for the Edmen Shahbazyan vs Dylan Budka 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	Edmen Shahbazyan vs Dylan Budka Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025	04:00 PM	07:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025	01:00 PM	04:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025	08:00 PM	11:00 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025	07:00 AM	10:00 AM

The UFC Fight Night 251 will take place on February 15, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 07:00 PM EST. This fight night features a middleweight bout between Edmen Shahbazyan and Michal Budka as part of the undercard. The main event is between Jared Cannonier and Gregory Rodrigues.

The start time for each fight may vary depending on the duration of earlier bouts. Fight fans should be aware that ring walk times can change based on how long the undercard fights last.

To catch all the action, viewers should refer to their local time zone to ensure they don't miss any fights. Check your local listings or use online tools to convert 07:00 PM EST to your time zone for accurate viewing times.

How and where to watch the Edmen Shahbazyan vs Dylan Budka Fight

You can watch Edmen Shahbazyan vs Dylan Budka via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Edmen Shahbazyan vs Dylan Budka Betting Odds

Favorite: Edmen Shahbazyan : 1.3 (-380)
Underdog: Dylan Budka : 4.1 (+310)

Method of victory	Edmen Shahbazyan	Dylan Budka
By KO/TKO or disqualification	2.4 (+135)	17.0 (+1600)
By decision or technical decision	3.9 (+285)	7.5 (+650)

Edmen Shahbazyan is the clear favorite with odds of 1.3 (-380). A $100 bet on him pays $130. Dylan Budka stands as the underdog with odds of 4.1 (+310), offering a $410 return on a $100 stake.

Shahbazyan winning by knockout or similar scores is an enticing 2.4 (+135). Budka's chance for victory this way carries long odds at 17.0 (+1600). If the fight goes to decision, bets on Shahbazyan pay 3.9 (+285) while Budka’s decision win pays higher at 7.5 (+650).

Watch this story: UFC Fight Night 251 - Betting Odds, Prediction: Shahbazyan vs Budka

Betting heavily favors Shahbazyan, especially for a knockout finish.