UFC Fight Night 252: Ruziboev vs McConico - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Nursulton Ruziboev and Eric McConico are set to face off at UFC Fight Night 252 in Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena. This event sees these middleweights aiming to showcase their skills and make an impact on the undercard of the Henry Cejudo vs. Yadong Song main event.

Ruziboev, fighting out of Uzbekistan, brings a well-rounded record with 34 wins since his professional debut, carving out significant experience in the cage. Despite coming off a loss to Joaquin Buckley by unanimous decision last year, he has faced seasoned opponents who refine his resilience in the octagon. On the other hand, McConico from Corvallis takes confidence from his submission win over Jarome Hatch.

What time is Nursulton Ruziboev vs Eric McConico fight

Live coverage for the Nursulton Ruziboev vs Eric McConico main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Nursulton Ruziboev vs Eric McConico Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025	06:00 PM	06:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025	03:00 PM	03:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025	10:00 PM	10:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025	09:00 AM	09:40 AM

The UFC Fight Night 252 event will take place on February 22, 2025, at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The event starts at 06:40 PM EST.

The fight card features a middleweight bout between Ruziboev and McConico. This match is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Henry Cejudo against Yadong Song.

Please note that the start time may vary due to the duration of earlier fights on the undercard. It's important to check local listings for exact times in your area.

Make sure to tune in to catch all the action from this exciting night of fights.

Fighters Details

Nursulton Ruziboev will face Eric McConico in a middleweight fight at UFC Fight Night 252.

Nursulton Ruziboev

Nationality: Uzbekistan
Height: 196 cm
Weight: 77.1 kg
Total Fights: 45
Record: 34 / 9 / 2

Nursulton Ruziboev, from Uzbekistan, holds a professional record of 34 wins, 9 losses, and 2 draws. Although recently losing to Joaquin Buckley by unanimous decision, Ruziboev has experience with strong opponents. Buckley’s impressive knockout ability suggests that Ruziboev can handle heavy hitters.

Eric McConico

Nationality: United States
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 83.9 kg
Total Fights: 12
Record: 9 / 2 / 1

Eric McConico boasts 9 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. He secured a submission victory over Jarome Hatch in his last fight. Hatch's experience but inconsistent record points out McConico's strategic advantage in submissions for this upcoming bout.

Nursulton Ruziboev vs Eric McConico Betting Odds

Favorite: Nursulton Ruziboev : 1.4 (-270)
Underdog: Eric McConico : 3.3 (+230)

Method of victory	Nursulton Ruziboev	Eric McConico
By KO/TKO or disqualification	2.5 (+155)	8.0 (+700)
By decision or technical decision	7.5 (+650)	8.0 (+700)

How and where to watch the Nursulton Ruziboev vs Eric McConico Fight

You can watch Nursulton Ruziboev vs Eric McConico via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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