UFC Fight Night 256: Stoltzfus vs Ruziboev - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Dustin Stoltzfus and Nursulton Ruziboev meet at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. They fight in a middleweight match at UFC Fight Night 256's undercard of the Burns vs. Morales event. Both fighters enter the octagon aiming to show their momentum and skills to fans.

Stoltzfus turned pro in 2015, racking up a record of 16 wins and six losses. He recently beat Marc-Andre Barriault by KO last November. Ruziboev became a pro earlier, building an impressive 35-win record with nine losses and two draws. He took his last TKO victory over Eric McConico this February.

What time is Dustin Stoltzfus vs Nursulton Ruziboev fight

Live coverage for the Dustin Stoltzfus vs Nursulton Ruziboev 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	Dustin Stoltzfus vs Nursulton Ruziboev Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, May 17, 2025	04:00 PM	06:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, May 17, 2025	01:00 PM	03:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, May 17, 2025	08:00 PM	10:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, May 18, 2025	07:00 AM	09:40 AM

The UFC Fight Night 256 will take place on May 17, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 06:40 PM EST. This fight night features a middleweight bout between Dustin Stoltzfus and Ikram Aliskerov Ruziboev. It is part of the undercard for the main event between Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales.

Stoltzfus and Ruziboev will compete in a three-round match. The exact time of their fight depends on the duration of earlier matches, so fans should be prepared for some flexibility in timing.

This event is part of the Fight Nights federation's tournament series. Fans around the world should check local listings for start times in their respective countries to ensure they don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Dustin Stoltzfus takes on Nursulton Ruziboev in a Middleweight bout. No belts or titles are at stake.

Dustin Stoltzfus

Nationality: United States
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 83.9 kg
Total Fights: 22
Record: 16 / 6 / 0

Dustin Stoltzfus holds a professional record of 16 wins and 6 losses. He won his last match, defeating Marc-Andre Barriault by KO. Barriault's record includes 17 wins and 9 losses, making him a formidable middleweight opponent. Stoltzfus is expected to use his recent momentum to face Ruziboev effectively.

Nursulton Ruziboev

Nationality: Uzbekistan
Height: 196 cm
Weight: 83.9 kg
Total Fights: 46
Record: 35 / 9 / 2

Nursulton Ruziboev has an extensive record of 35 wins, 9 losses, and 2 draws. His latest victory was a TKO win over Eric McConico, who held fewer fights with 9 wins. Ruziboev's experience gives him an edge against Stoltzfus' power.

Dustin Stoltzfus vs Nursulton Ruziboev Betting Odds

Underdog: Dustin Stoltzfus : 3.5 (+250)
Favorite: Nursulton Ruziboev : 1.3 (-295)

Method of victory	Dustin Stoltzfus	Nursulton Ruziboev
By KO/TKO or disqualification	12.0 (+1100)	1.9 (-114)
By decision or technical decision	8.5 (+750)	7.0 (+600)

How and where to watch the Dustin Stoltzfus vs Nursulton Ruziboev Fight

You can watch Dustin Stoltzfus vs Nursulton Ruziboev via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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