What time is UFC on ESPN 71 Tonight? Nakamura vs Fletcher - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Rinya Nakamura from Saitama, Japan, and Nathan Fletcher of Liverpool, England are set to enter the octagon at UFC Apex, Las Vegas. Fighting under the UFC on ESPN 71 banner, Nakamura and Fletcher feature on the undercard fight tonight.

Nakamura (9-1) representing American Top Team suffered a recent loss by unanimous decision against Muin Gafurov in January 2025. With a solid base from previous opponents like Gafurov and twelve MMA matches under their belt each, both fighters have had ups and downs recently. Nathan Fletcher faced caolan Loughran in March 2025 only to suffer a split decision loss.

What time is Rinya Nakamura vs Nathan Fletcher fight

Live coverage for the Rinya Nakamura vs Nathan Fletcher 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	Rinya Nakamura vs Nathan Fletcher Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025	06:00 PM	06:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025	03:00 PM	03:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025	10:00 PM	10:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025	09:00 AM	09:20 AM

The UFC on ESPN 71 event takes place tonight, August 2, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fights start at 06:20 PM EST.

The event features a bantamweight bout between Nakamura and Fletcher as part of the undercard. The main event is Tatsuro Taira vs Hyun Sung Park. Please note that fight times may vary due to the performance of earlier bouts on the card. For viewers in different time zones, check the table with start times for your location to ensure you don't miss any action.

How and where to watch the Rinya Nakamura vs Nathan Fletcher Fight

You can watch Rinya Nakamura vs Nathan Fletcher via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Rinya Nakamura vs Nathan Fletcher Betting Odds

Favorite: Rinya Nakamura : 1.3 (-375)
Underdog: Nathan Fletcher : 4.3 (+333)

Method of victory	Rinya Nakamura	Nathan Fletcher
By KO/TKO or disqualification	5.5 (+450)	26.0 (+2500)
By decision or technical decision	1.9 (-110)	7.0 (+600)

Rinya Nakamura enters the fight as the clear favorite. His winning odds are 1.3 (-375), indicating higher confidence in his victory. Winning by points or decision holds an edge with 1.9 (-110). In contrast, Nathan Fletcher's success proves unlikely, with underdog odds at 4.3 (+333). His victory via KO/TKO/DQ is unlikely at 26.0 (+2500). Meanwhile, potential victory by decision stands at 7.0 (+600). Bettors see Nakamura as dominating this fight, either outright or through points, given the statistics.