What time is UFC on ESPN 70 Tonight? Matthews vs Njokuani - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

George Fields July 12, 2025, 8:56 a.m.

Jake Matthews, known as "The Celtic Kid" from Australia, faces Chidi Njokuani, nicknamed "Chidi Bang Bang," in a welterweight bout at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. This event is part of the UFC on ESPN 70 series and features the main event fight between Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira.

Matthews began his professional career with a strong base from Nexus and carries two decades of experience. He recently won against Francisco Prado by unanimous decision. Njokuani, representing One Kick's Gym and Sergio Penha BJJ, last claimed victory with a TKO over Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. Although Njokuani usually fights in the middleweight division, fighting Matthews as a welterweight could offer challenges he is unfamiliar with.

What time is Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani fight

Live coverage for the Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani 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	Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, July 12, 2025	06:00 PM	07:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, July 12, 2025	03:00 PM	04:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, July 12, 2025	10:00 PM	11:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, July 13, 2025	09:00 AM	10:20 AM

The UFC on ESPN 70 event takes place tonight, July 12, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The main card begins at 07:20 PM EST. Jake Matthews faces Chidi Njokuani in a welterweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard leading up to the main event between Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira.

The timing of Matthews vs. Njokuani might vary slightly due to the duration of earlier fights on the card. Viewers should be prepared for potential changes in timing.

For those watching from different time zones or countries, please refer to the provided table with start times specific to your location to ensure you don't miss any action.

How and where to watch the Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani Fight

You can watch Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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