What time is UFC Fight Night 256 Tonight? Del Valle vs Matthews - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Tonight, Featherweight fighters Yadier Del Valle and Connor Matthews will face off at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. As part of the undercard for UFC Fight Night 256 featuring Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales, this bout offers fight fans another exciting showdown.

Both fighters have shown different roads to tonight's match. Yadier Del Valle remains undefeated with an 8-0 record since starting his pro career, including a recent win against Antonio Monteiro by unanimous decision. His past opponents suggest that he manages high-pressure fights well. Meanwhile, Connor Matthews has tallied a record of 7 wins and 3 losses with some tough contests, particularly his recent loss to Jose Delgado via knockout, which raises questions about his adaptability and resilience in this matchup.

What time is Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews fight

Live coverage for the Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews 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	Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, May 17, 2025	04:00 PM	05:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, May 17, 2025	01:00 PM	02:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, May 17, 2025	08:00 PM	09:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, May 18, 2025	07:00 AM	08:20 AM

UFC Fight Night 256 takes place tonight, May 17, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event begins at 05:20 PM EST. The main event features Gilbert Burns facing off against Michael Morales.

On the undercard, Del Valle will compete against Matthews in a featherweight bout scheduled for three rounds. The start time for this fight may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights.

Viewers should refer to the table with start times specific to their countries to ensure they don't miss any action.

How and where to watch the Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews Fight

You can watch Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Watch this story: UFC Fight Night 256 - Betting Odds, Prediction: Del Valle vs Matthews

Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews Betting Odds

Favorite: Yadier Delvalle : 1.2 (-549)
Underdog: Connor Matthews : 5.4 (+440)

Method of victory	Yadier Delvalle	Connor Matthews
By KO/TKO or disqualification	3.4 (+240)	15.0 (+1400)
By decision or technical decision	2.4 (+140)	11.0 (+1000)

Yadier Delvalle leads as the favorite with decimal odds at 1.2 and a moneyline of -549. Bettors need to spend $549 to win $100 on him. Connor Matthews is the underdog. His odds stand at 5.4 in decimals and +440 on the moneyline, offering more potential profit for risk-takers. Odds set Delvalle's chances of winning by points or decision at 2.4 (+140), suggesting a likely path to victory. Matthews faces long odds of winning by KO/TKO/DQ at 15.0 (+1400). The betting market strongly backs Delvalle, while Matthews offers high-risk potential returns.