UFC Fight Night 251 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas features a bantamweight clash between Vince "Vandetta" Morales and Elijah "Swift" Smith. As part of the undercard, these fighters aim to make their mark before the main event: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues.
Vince Morales has fought in MMA for over a decade, honing his skills with Syndicate MMA. His recent fight ended in a unanimous decision loss to Taylor Lapilus. Morales' experience includes many matches against seasoned fighters. Elijah Smith, only 22 and representing Team Victory, recently won against Aaron Tau.
What time is Vince Morales vs Elijah Smith fight
Live coverage for the Vince Morales vs Elijah Smith 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 | Vince Morales vs Elijah Smith Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 04:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 01:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 08:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 07:40 AM |
UFC Fight Night 251 takes place today, February 15, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 04:40 PM EST.
The main event features Jared Cannonier facing Gregory Rodrigues. One of the undercard fights includes a bantamweight bout between Morales and Smith. This fight is not the main event but promises to be exciting.
Note that ring walk times can vary depending on the performance of earlier fights on the card. This means that exact start times for each fight may differ slightly.
For viewers in different countries, please refer to the table with start times adjusted for your local time zone to ensure you don’t miss any action.
How and where to watch the Vince Morales vs Elijah Smith Fight
You can watch Vince Morales vs Elijah Smith via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Vince Morales vs Elijah Smith Betting Odds
- Underdog: Vince Morales : 2.3 (+130)
- Favorite: Elijah Smith : 1.7 (-142)
| Method of victory | Vince Morales | Elijah Smith |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 15.0 (+1400) | 7.5 (+650) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.4 (+240) | 2.3 (+130) |
Vince Morales enters as the underdog with odds of 2.3 (+130). Elijah Smith holds the edge as the favorite at 1.7 (-142). Morales winning by KO/TKO/DQ is a long shot with staggering odds of 15.0 (+1400), while Smith offers better chances at 7.5 (+650) for a similar result. If the fight goes to decision, Morales’ chances shift to a more respectable 3.4 (+240). Smith remains favored in this scenario too, at 2.3 (+130). Elijah Smith stands the better chance on points and decisions, solidifying his status as the favorite in this bout.
Fighters Details
Vince Morales
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 61.7 kg
- Total Fights: 24
- Record: 16 / 8 / 0
Elijah Smith
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 175 cm
- Weight: 61.2 kg
- Total Fights: 8
- Record: 7 / 1 / 0
Vince Morales vs Elijah Smith Fight Card
- Jared Cannonier vs Gregory Rodrigues
- Calvin Kattar vs Youssef Zalal
- Edmen Shahbazyan vs Dylan Budka
- Ismael Bonfim vs Nazim Sadykhov
- Rodolfo Vieira vs Andre Petroski
- Connor Matthews vs Jose Delgado
- Angela Hill vs Ketlen Souza
- Rafael Estevam vs Jesus Santos Aguilar
- Gabriel Bonfim vs Kalinn Williams
- Vince Morales vs Elijah Smith
- Don'Tale Mayes vs Valter Walker
- Julia Avila vs Jacqueline Cavalcanti
