UFC 318: Prado vs Veretennikov - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Francisco Prado from Argentina faces Kazakhstan's Nikolay Veretennikov in a three-round undercard fight at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. This welterweight bout is part of the UFC 318 card, continuing both fighters' journey to establish dominance in their division.

Prado stepped into professional MMA on November 23, 2019, claiming 12 wins with 6 KOs. His most recent fight ended in a loss by unanimous decision against the seasoned Jake Matthews. Facing opponents like Matthews suggests Prado is prepared for high-caliber fighters but will have to overcome Veretennikov's reach advantage.

Veretennikov started on July 15, 2012, and has achieved 9 KOs among his 12 wins. His last contest was a TKO loss to Austin Vanderford. Experience against competitors like Vanderford shows he can handle fights under intense pressure and weighs slightly more, which can be resourceful against the lighter Prado.

What time is Francisco Prado vs Nikolay Veretennikov fight

Live coverage for the Francisco Prado vs Nikolay Veretennikov main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on DAZN, ESPN+, TNT Sports. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

The UFC 318 event takes place on July 19, 2025, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event starts at 08:00 PM EST. The main card features a welterweight fight between Prado and Veretennikov. This fight is part of the undercard, leading up to the main event between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier.

The fights are scheduled for three rounds each. Please note that the timing of each fight can change depending on how long the earlier fights last. Viewers should check local listings for exact start times in their region.

Fighters Details

In UFC 318, Francisco Prado faces Nikolay Veretennikov in a Welterweight bout.

Francisco Prado

• Nationality: Argentina
• Height: 178 cm
• Weight: 77.1 kg
• Total Fights: 15
• Record: 12 / 3 / 0

Francisco Prado is from Argentina and fights for American Top Team. With a record of 12 wins and 3 losses, he last lost to Jake Matthews via unanimous decision. His previous opponent, Matthews, boasts a solid record with 22 wins, suggesting that Prado needs extra preparation against Veretennikov given the slight difference in weight class experience.

Nikolay Veretennikov

• Nationality: Kazakhstan
• Height: 183 cm
• Weight: 79.4 kg
• Total Fights: 18
• Record: 12 / 6 / 0

Nikolay Veretennikov, hailing from Kazakhstan and representing Kings MMA, holds a record of 12 wins and 6 losses. He recently lost by TKO to Austin Vanderford. Against Prado, he needs to focus on endurance as his last opponent thrived under pressure.

How and where to watch the Francisco Prado vs Nikolay Veretennikov Fight

You can watch Francisco Prado vs Nikolay Veretennikov via DAZN, ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.

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Francisco Prado vs Nikolay Veretennikov Fight Card

• Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier
• Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov
• Kevin Holland vs Daniel Rodriguez
• Dan Ige vs Patricio Freire
• Michael Johnson vs Daniel Zellhuber
• Kyler Phillips vs Vinicius Oliveira
• Marvin Vettori vs Brendan Allen
• Francisco Prado vs Nikolay Veretennikov
• Ateba Abega Gautier vs Robert Valentin
• Adam Fugitt vs Islam Dulatov
• Jimmy Crute vs Marcin Prachnio
• Ryan Spann vs Lukasz Brzeski
• Brunno Ferreira vs Jackson McVey
• Nicolle Caliari vs Carli Judice