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

George Fields May 17, 2025, 4:25 a.m.

At UFC Fight Night 256, featherweight fighters Sodiq Yusuff from Camp Springs, Maryland, will face Mairon "The Legend" Santos from Rio de Janeiro. The event occurs at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, with the undercard building excitement before Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales battle in the main event.

Yusuff carries a professional record of 13 wins and 4 losses, with his latest bout ending in a TKO loss against Diego Lopes. In contrast, Santos holds a remarkable record of 15 wins and only 1 loss, recently claiming victory over Francis Marshall by split decision.

What time is Sodiq Yusuff vs Mairon Santos fight

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

UFC Fight Night 256 takes place tonight, May 17, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will start at 07:00 PM EST.

The main event features Gilbert Burns facing Michael Morales. Before that, Sodiq Yusuff fights Edson Barboza on the undercard. This fight is scheduled for three rounds in the lightweight division.

Please note that the ring walk time can vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Keep an eye on the schedule and adjust accordingly.

For viewers outside the Eastern Time Zone, check the table for local start times to ensure you don't miss any action.

How and where to watch the Sodiq Yusuff vs Mairon Santos Fight

You can watch Sodiq Yusuff vs Mairon Santos via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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