UFC Fight Night 252: Bukauskas vs Cerqueira - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Modestas Bukauskas and Raffael Cerqueira are set to compete in a light heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night 252 in Seattle, Washington. These skilled fighters will showcase their talents on the undercard, leading up to the main event between Henry Cejudo and Yadong Song.

Bukauskas, from Lithuania, embraced professional fighting in 2015. Known as "The Baltic Gladiator," he recently secured a win via submission over Marcin Prachnio. In his past fights, he faced noted competitors but encountered several losses due to knockouts. On the other hand, Brazilian fighter Cerqueira started his pro career in 2018 and holds the nickname "The Lion."

What time is Modestas Bukauskas vs Raffael Cerqueira fight

Live coverage for the Modestas Bukauskas vs Raffael Cerqueira 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	Modestas Bukauskas vs Raffael Cerqueira Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025	06:00 PM	06:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025	03:00 PM	03:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025	10:00 PM	10:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025	09:00 AM	09:20 AM

The UFC Fight Night 252 event will take place on February 22, 2025, at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The fights are set to begin at 06:20 PM EST. The main event features Henry Cejudo against Yadong Song.

One of the undercard fights is between Modestas Bukauskas and Carlos Cerqueira in the Light Heavyweight division. This bout consists of three rounds.

Please note that the start times may vary slightly depending on the duration of earlier fights on the card. It's advisable to keep an eye on updates as the evening progresses.

For viewers in other countries, please refer to a time zone conversion table to ensure you tune in at the correct local time.

Fighters Details

Modestas Bukauskas faces Raffael Cerqueira in a Light Heavyweight bout.

Modestas Bukauskas

Nationality: Lithuania
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 93.0 kg
Total Fights: 22
Record: 16 / 6 / 0

Modestas Bukauskas, known as "The Baltic Gladiator," boasts an MMA record of 16 wins and six losses. His most recent fight ended with a victory via submission against Marcin Prachnio, who has a record of 17 wins and eight losses. This suggests Bukauskas is skilled in submissions, potentially presenting difficulties for Cerqueira.

Raffael Cerqueira

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 93.0 kg
Total Fights: 12
Record: 11 / 1 / 0

Raffael Cerqueira enters the ring with a record of 11 wins and one loss. He lost his last fight via TKO against Ibo Aslan, who had a strong record of 14 wins and one loss, indicating vulnerability to striking techniques.

Modestas Bukauskas vs Raffael Cerqueira Betting Odds

Favorite: Modestas Bukauskas : 1.4 (-270)
Underdog: Raffael Cerqueira : 3.3 (+230)

Method of victory	Modestas Bukauskas	Raffael Cerqueira
By KO/TKO or disqualification	2.2 (+123)	5.2 (+420)
By decision or technical decision	4.2 (+325)	10.0 (+900)

How and where to watch the Modestas Bukauskas vs Raffael Cerqueira Fight

You can watch Modestas Bukauskas vs Raffael Cerqueira via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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