Austin Vanderford will face Nikolay Veretennikov at the UFC Fight Night 252 held in Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle. This match falls under the undercard of Henry Cejudo’s bout against Yadong Song.
Austin Vanderford turned pro around 2017 and has shown considerable talent with a 12-win record, four by knockout. His recent victory with TKO over Luiz Victor Romero marks him as an aggressive fighter to watch. He looks strong facing Veretennikov who recently lost to Danny Barlow but maintains a solid KO ratio with twelve wins, nine by knockout.
What time is Austin Vanderford vs Nikolay Veretennikov fight
Live coverage for the Austin Vanderford vs Nikolay Veretennikov 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 | Austin Vanderford vs Nikolay Veretennikov Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
UFC Fight Night 252 will take place on February 22, 2025, at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The event starts at 06:00 PM EST. This fight night is part of the UFC Fight Nights tournament series. The main event features Henry Cejudo facing Yadong Song.
On the undercard, Austin Vanderford will compete against Nikolay Veretennikov in a 175lb catchweight bout. The fights consist of three rounds each. Keep in mind that the start times for individual bouts may vary depending on how long earlier fights last.
Fans should check local listings to confirm start times in their area as time zones may affect viewing schedules.
Fighters Details
Austin Vanderford faces Nikolay Veretennikov at UFC Fight Night 252 in a 175lb Catchweight bout.
Austin Vanderford
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 14
- Record: 12 / 2 / 0
Austin Vanderford holds a professional record of 12 wins with 4 by knockout and has lost only twice. He recently secured a victory through TKO against Luiz Victor Romero, who boasts a similar weight class history but with more losses. Vanderford's formidable recent performance makes him a strong contender.
Nikolay Veretennikov
- Nationality: Kazakhstan
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 17
- Record: 12 / 5 / 0
Nikolay Veretennikov has amassed 12 wins, specializing in knockouts with 9 to his credit, balanced by five losses. His last fight resulted in a split decision loss against Danny Barlow from Middleweight. Facing Vanderford's striking capabilities will require tight defense strategies.
How and where to watch the Austin Vanderford vs Nikolay Veretennikov Fight
You can watch Austin Vanderford vs Nikolay Veretennikov via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Austin Vanderford vs Nikolay Veretennikov Fight Card
- Henry Cejudo vs Yadong Song
- Brendan Allen vs Anthony Hernandez
- Rob Font vs Jean Matsumoto
- Jean Silva vs Melsik Baghdasaryan
- Alonzo Menifield vs Julius Walker
- Ion Cutelaba vs Ibo Aslan
- Andre Fili vs Melquizael Costa
- Mansur Abdul-Malik vs Nick Klein
- Ricky Simon vs Javid Basharat
- Nursulton Ruziboev vs Eric McConico
- Modestas Bukauskas vs Raffael Cerqueira
- Austin Vanderford vs Nikolay Veretennikov
