Ruziboev lost his last fight in May 2024 by unanimous decision against Joaquin Buckley, denting his record of 34 wins, with 12 victories via knockout. McConico recently won with a submission victory in July 2024 over Jarome Hatch, improving his record to nine wins. Both fighters bring their own strengths into this match; Ruziboev's extensive win history and McConico’s recent form forecast an interesting middleweight bout.
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 |
UFC Fight Night 252 takes place on February 22, 2025, at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The event starts at 06:40 PM EST. This fight night features a middleweight bout between Ikram Ruziboev and Kyle McConico on the undercard. The main event is a fight between Henry Cejudo and Yadong Song.
The start time for the fights can vary depending on how long each undercard bout lasts. Fans should be aware that ring walk times may change as a result.
For viewers outside of the Eastern Standard Time zone, please check the table for your local start time to ensure you don't miss any action.
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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Nursulton Ruziboev vs Eric McConico Betting Odds
- Favorite: Nursulton Ruziboev : 1.4 (-265)
- Underdog: Eric McConico : 3.3 (+230)
| Method of victory | Nursulton Ruziboev | Eric McConico |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 2.6 (+165) | 8.0 (+700) |
| By decision or technical decision | 7.5 (+650) | 7.5 (+650) |
Nursulton Ruziboev is the favorite with odds of 1.4 (-265). Eric McConico is the underdog at 3.3 (+230). Bettors need $265 on Ruziboev to earn $100, while a $100 bet on McConico can net $230.
Ruziboev's KO/TKO/DQ win stands at 2.6 (+165). McConico's chance for the same results sits at 8.0 (+700).
Points or decision wins for both fighters offer equal value at 7.5 (+650).
Fighters Details
Nursulton Ruziboev
- Nationality: Uzbekistan
- Height: 196 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 45
- Record: 34 / 9 / 2
Eric McConico
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 12
- Record: 9 / 2 / 1
Nursulton Ruziboev vs Eric McConico 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