Prado, weighing in at 77.1 kg, has achieved 12 wins with 6 by knockout, although recently losing to Jake Matthews. Veretennikov, a tad heavier at 79.4 kg, aligns with his Middleweight class, recording a recent loss to Austin Vanderford via TKO punches. With both fighters on edge from recent defeats, each aims to recalibrate their career trajectory.
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.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Francisco Prado vs Nikolay Veretennikov Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
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.
Prado will face Veretennikov in a welterweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard and consists of three rounds. It is not the main event; Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier headline the night.
Please note that the timing for Prado vs. Veretennikov may vary. The duration of earlier fights can affect when this fight begins. For viewers outside Eastern Standard Time, please refer to your local time zone to catch the event live.
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.
| Country | Price per month | Price per year | PPV Price |
| Canada | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 | - |
| UK and Ireland | First month free, then £24.99/mo or £14.99/mo with annual subscription. | £179.88 | - |
| Australia | $13.99 per month | - | - |
| USA | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 | - |
Fighters Details
Francisco Prado
- Nationality: Argentina
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 12 / 3 / 0
Nikolay Veretennikov
- Nationality: Kazakhstan
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 79.4 kg
- Total Fights: 18
- Record: 12 / 6 / 0
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