What time is UFC Fight Night 253 Tonight? Haqparast vs Ribovics - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Nasrat Haqparast from Tristar Gym will face Argentina's Esteban Ribovics, known as "El Gringo," at UFC Fight Night 253. The lightweight bout is part of the undercard for a main event at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, featuring Kape against Almabayev.

Haqparast has been fighting professionally since his debut, accumulating a record with 17 wins and 5 losses. His last match ended in a split-decision victory over Jared Gordon. Ribovics, since turning pro, has impressively earned 14 wins and only one loss. His recent fight saw him secure a win against Daniel Zellhuber by split decision. Fans can expect an evenly matched fight between two fighters with experience in their weight class as both aim to climb the ranks.

What time is Nasrat Haqparast vs Esteban Ribovics fight

Live coverage for the Nasrat Haqparast vs Esteban Ribovics 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	Nasrat Haqparast vs Esteban Ribovics Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, March 1, 2025	04:00 PM	06:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, March 1, 2025	01:00 PM	03:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, March 1, 2025	08:00 PM	10:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, March 2, 2025	07:00 AM	09:20 AM

UFC Fight Night 253 takes place on March 1, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 06:20 PM EST. The main event features Manel Kape against Asu Almabayev.

The undercard includes a lightweight bout between Nasrat Haqparast and Esteban Ribovics. This fight is scheduled for three rounds. Keep in mind that the timing of the fights may vary based on the performance of earlier bouts.

For viewers outside of the Eastern Standard Time zone, please check your local listings to ensure you don't miss any action.

How and where to watch the Nasrat Haqparast vs Esteban Ribovics Fight

You can watch Nasrat Haqparast vs Esteban Ribovics via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Watch this story: UFC Fight Night 253 - Betting Odds, Prediction: Haqparast vs Ribovics

Nasrat Haqparast vs Esteban Ribovics Betting Odds

Underdog: Nasrat Haqparast : 3.1 (+215)
Favorite: Esteban Ribovics : 1.4 (-250)

Method of victory	Nasrat Haqparast	Esteban Ribovics
By KO/TKO or disqualification	8.0 (+700)	4.2 (+320)
By decision or technical decision	5.1 (+410)	2.1 (+115)

Nasrat Haqparast enters as the underdog with odds of 3.1 (+215) to win. Esteban Ribovics holds a stronger position with 1.4 (-250) odds as the favorite. A Haqparast KO/TKO victory stands at 8.0 (+700), while Ribovics achieving a KO/TKO is priced at 4.2 (+320). Winning by points, Haqparast shows odds of 5.1 (+410), whereas Ribovics sits tighter at 2.1 (+115). Expect challenges testing each fighter's endurance and strategy, but oddsmakers see Ribovics as likely taking control. Multiply stakes by these numbers for potential gains, considering Ribovics carries heavier expectations.