What time is UFC Fight Night 256 Tonight? Burns vs Morales - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Gilbert Burns faces Michael Morales at UFC Apex in Las Vegas for UFC Fight Night 256. Burns, the seasoned Brazilian fighter known as "Durinho," is set to square off against the unbeaten Ecuadorian, Morales, in a five-round welterweight main event.

Burns turned professional in MMA in 2012 and holds impressive records, including 22 wins with six by knockout. He's recognized for his losses only occurring when facing top competition, with his recent decision loss to Sean Brady highlighting his continued competitiveness despite setbacks. Morales has pursued an exceptional career since turning professional in 2017. He remains undefeated with dominant knockout performances like his recent TKO victory over Neil Magny.

What time is Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales fight

Live coverage for the Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales 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	Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, May 17, 2025	04:00 PM	07:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, May 17, 2025	01:00 PM	04:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, May 17, 2025	08:00 PM	11:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, May 18, 2025	07:00 AM	10:40 AM

The UFC Fight Night 256 event takes place today, May 17, 2025. It will be held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event features a welterweight bout between Burns and Morales. The fight is scheduled for five rounds.

The start time is set for 07:40 PM EST. However, the exact time of the main event may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights on the card. Fans should keep this in mind as undercard performances can affect the schedule.

For viewers in different countries, please refer to the table with start times to ensure you tune in at the right time.

How and where to watch the Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales Fight

You can watch Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales Betting Odds

Underdog: Gilbert Burns : 6.4 (+540)
Favorite: Michael Morales : 1.2 (-599)

Method of victory	Gilbert Burns	Michael Morales
By KO/TKO or disqualification	23.0 (+2200)	1.8 (-130)
By decision or technical decision	15.0 (+1400)	3.4 (+240)

Michael Morales enters the fight as a heavy favorite, with odds of 1.2 (-599). A bet on him returns little, but indicates high confidence in his victory. Gilbert Burns stands as a clear underdog at 6.4 (+540), presenting higher risks but massive rewards.

Morales likely wins by knockout at odds of 1.8 (-130), showing strong knockout potential. A victory by decision offers slightly higher odds at 3.4 (+240).

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Burns pulling off a win by knockout stands unlikely with high odds of 23.0 (+2200). Betting on him to win on points offers odds of 15.0 (+1400), indicating less likelihood.