What time is UFC 316 Tonight? Spivac vs Cortes-Acosta - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Head to Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, as Serghei Spivac from Moldova takes on Waldo Cortes-Acosta from the United States in a heavyweight bout at UFC 316. Although the main event is Merab Dvalishvili versus Sean O'Malley, this undercard fight between "The Polar Bear" and "Salsa Boy" catches attention with an exciting heavyweight clash.

Spivac comes into the fight with 17 victories, 7 via knockout. His most recent bout was marked by a TKO loss against Jailton Almeida in January. Spivac faces likely challenges against Cortes-Acosta who boasts 13 wins and one loss, recently achieving a TKO victory over Ryan Spann last March.

What time is Serghei Spivac vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta fight

Live coverage for the Serghei Spivac vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Serghei Spivac vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, June 7, 2025	06:00 PM	07:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, June 7, 2025	03:00 PM	04:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, June 7, 2025	10:00 PM	11:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, June 8, 2025	09:00 AM	10:20 AM

The UFC 316 event takes place on June 07, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The fights begin at 07:20 PM EST. This event features a heavyweight bout between Sergey Spivac and Waldo Cortes-Acosta on the undercard. The main event will showcase Merab Dvalishvili against Sean O'Malley.

The start time for each fight can vary depending on how long the earlier bouts last. Fans should be aware that ring walk times may change based on the performance of fighters in earlier matches.

For those watching from different countries, please refer to the provided table for local start times.

How and where to watch the Serghei Spivac vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta Fight

You can watch Serghei Spivac vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta via ESPN+.

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Watch this story: UFC 316 - Betting Odds, Prediction: Spivac vs Cortes-Acosta

Serghei Spivac vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta Betting Odds

Favorite: Serghei Spivac : 1.6 (-154)
Underdog: Waldo Cortes-Acosta : 2.4 (+143)

Method of victory	Serghei Spivac	Waldo Cortes-Acosta
By KO/TKO or disqualification	6.5 (+550)	3.3 (+230)
By decision or technical decision	3.8 (+275)	8.5 (+750)

Serghei Spivac stands as the favorite with odds of 1.6 (-154). You need to bet $154 to profit $100 on him. Waldo Cortes-Acosta enters as the underdog at 2.4 (+143). A $100 bet could earn you $143 profit if he wins. Spivac's chances of a KO/TKO/DQ victory read 6.5 (+550), while Cortes-Acosta holds better knockout odds at 3.3 (+230). If Spivac wins by decision, you earn at 3.8 (+275). Betting on Cortes-Acosta for a decision win carries higher risk with odds of 8.5 (+750). Follow the data when choosing your bets.