UFC Fight Night 253: Silva de Andrade vs Castaneda - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Douglas Silva de Andrade will face off against John Castaneda in a bantamweight bout at UFC Fight Night 253. This clash unfolds at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of the undercard.

Douglas Silva de Andrade became a professional fighter over a decade ago. With 29 wins and 20 by knockout, he is chasing redemption after losing to Miles Johns by unanimous decision last year. On the other hand, John Castaneda brings with him solid experience, boasting 21 victories, with eight obtained via knockout. He lost his last fight to Daniel Marcos but still holds potential for surprises.

What time is Douglas Silva de Andrade vs John Castaneda fight

Live coverage for the Douglas Silva de Andrade vs John Castaneda main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Douglas Silva de Andrade vs John Castaneda Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, March 1, 2025	04:00 PM	05:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, March 1, 2025	01:00 PM	02:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, March 1, 2025	08:00 PM	09:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, March 2, 2025	07:00 AM	08:20 AM

The event will take place on March 1, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The start time is set for 05:20 PM EST. This event is part of UFC Fight Night 253 and features a bantamweight fight between Silva de Andrade and Castaneda. This fight is not the main event; Manel Kape will face Asu Almabayev in the main event of the night.

Since this fight is part of the undercard, its start time might vary depending on how long the earlier fights last. Fans should be aware that ring walk times can change based on the performance of other fights on the card.

For viewers outside of Eastern Standard Time, it’s important to check local listings or conversion tables to know when to tune in from your location.

Fighters Details

Douglas Silva de Andrade will fight John Castaneda in a three-round bantamweight match.

Douglas Silva de Andrade

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 168 cm
Weight: 61.2 kg
Total Fights: 35
Record: 29 / 6 / 0

Douglas Silva de Andrade is an experienced fighter with 29 wins, including 20 by knockout and six losses. His recent bout resulted in a unanimous decision loss against Miles Johns, who holds a record of 15-3, and lost only once by knockout. With his strong knockout ability, Andrade will be determined to bounce back against Castaneda.

John Castaneda

Nationality: United States
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 61.2 kg
Total Fights: 28
Record: 21 / 7 / 0

John Castaneda holds a record of 21 wins and seven losses, with eight victories by knockout. He recently lost to undefeated Daniel Marcos via unanimous decision. Facing Andrade’s power could prove challenging for Castaneda as he looks to improve.

Douglas Silva de Andrade vs John Castaneda Betting Odds

Underdog: Douglas Silva de Andrade : 3.4 (+235)
Favorite: John Castaneda : 1.4 (-265)

Method of victory	Douglas Silva de Andrade	John Castaneda
By KO/TKO or disqualification	6.0 (+500)	9.0 (+800)
By decision or technical decision	5.0 (+400)	1.7 (-150)

How and where to watch the Douglas Silva de Andrade vs John Castaneda Fight

You can watch Douglas Silva de Andrade vs John Castaneda via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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