What time is UFC Fight Night 252 Tonight? Bukauskas vs Cerqueira - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Modestas Bukauskas and Raffael Cerqueira will face off at UFC Fight Night 252 in Seattle, Washington, at Climate Pledge Arena. This Light Heavyweight bout is part of the undercard to the main event featuring Henry Cejudo and Yadong Song.

Both fighters have proven skill in the octagon. Bukauskas, known as "The Baltic Gladiator," last fought in July 2024, defeating Marcin Prachnio with a submission victory. Cerqueira, nicknamed "The Lion," suffered a TKO loss against Ibo Aslan in October 2024. This match pits Bukauskas's recent win against Cerqueira looking to redeem himself from a loss.

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 will take place on February 22, 2025, at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The event is set to start at 06:20 PM EST. This event features a light heavyweight bout between Modestas Bukauskas and Pedro Cerqueira. Although this fight is not the main event, it promises to be an exciting part of the undercard.

The main event will feature Henry Cejudo facing off against Yadong Song. As always, the timing of the fights can vary based on how long each fight lasts. Make sure to check your local time zone so you don't miss any action.

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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Watch this story: UFC Fight Night 252 - Betting Odds, Prediction: Bukauskas vs Cerqueira

Modestas Bukauskas vs Raffael Cerqueira Betting Odds

Favorite: Modestas Bukauskas : 1.4 (-275)
Underdog: Raffael Cerqueira : 3.3 (+230)

Method of victory	Modestas Bukauskas	Raffael Cerqueira
By KO/TKO or disqualification	2.2 (+123)	5.4 (+440)
By decision or technical decision	4.2 (+325)	10.0 (+900)

Modestas Bukauskas is the clear favorite with odds of 1.4 (-275). Raffael Cerqueira sits as the underdog at 3.3 (+230), indicating a higher potential payout for his supporters. If Bukauskas wins by KO/TKO/DQ, odds are 2.2 (+123), while Cerqueira's fans have a potential return at 5.4 (+440) for the same outcome. Winning by points or decision, Bukauskas offers odds of 4.2 (+325), while Cerqueira rises to a substantial 10.0 (+900). These numbers underscore Bukauskas as the one to watch, reflecting the betting community's confidence in his victory prospects.