Cody Brundage enters the octagon aiming to rebound from his last outing, which resulted in a no-contest against Abdul Razak Alhassan due to illegal elbows. Meanwhile, Julian Marquez seeks redemption after suffering a TKO loss by Zachary Reese's body kick and punches in June 2024. Both fighters belong to Factory X, which promises an interesting tactical display given their shared training background and recent setbacks.
What time is Cody Brundage vs Julian Marquez fight
Live coverage for the Cody Brundage vs Julian Marquez 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 | Cody Brundage vs Julian Marquez Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 06:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 03:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 10:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 09:40 AM |
UFC Fight Night 253 takes place tonight, March 1, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event begins at 6:40 PM EST. Cody Brundage will face Julian Marquez in a middleweight bout on the undercard. The main event features Manel Kape against Asu Almabayev.
The start times for fights can vary due to the performance of earlier matches on the card. If earlier fights end quickly, later fights may begin sooner than expected.
For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, please check the table for start times in your local area to ensure you don't miss any action.
How and where to watch the Cody Brundage vs Julian Marquez Fight
You can watch Cody Brundage vs Julian Marquez via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Cody Brundage vs Julian Marquez Betting Odds
- Underdog: Cody Brundage : 2.1 (+110)
- Favorite: Julian Marquez : 1.9 (-110)
| Method of victory | Cody Brundage | Julian Marquez |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 4.0 (+300) | 5.8 (+475) |
| By decision or technical decision | 7.5 (+650) | 8.0 (+700) |
Cody Brundage is the favorite with odds of 2.1 (+110) to win, while Julian Marquez stands close at 1.9 (-110). A knockout win favors Brundage at 4.0 (+300). Marquez's chances for a knockout are lower at 5.8 (+475). If it goes to a decision, Brundage's probability sits at 7.5 (+650) against Marquez's 8.0 (+700). These odds highlight an intense matchup with slight edges in different domains. Prepare for an exciting bout where each round could shift momentum with both fighters' strengths under the spotlight.
Fighters Details
Cody Brundage
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 16
- Record: 10 / 6 / 0
Julian Marquez
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 188 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 14
- Record: 9 / 5 / 0
Cody Brundage vs Julian Marquez Fight Card
- Manel Kape vs Asu Almabayev
- Cody Brundage vs Julian Marquez
- Nasrat Haqparast vs Esteban Ribovics
- Austen Lane vs Mario Pinto
- Hyder Amil vs William Gomis
- Danny Barlow vs Sam Patterson
- Ricardo Ramos vs Jose Mariscal
- Andrea Lee vs J.J. Aldrich
- Danny Silva vs Lucas Almeida
- Charles Johnson vs Ramazonbek Temirov