What time is UFC on ESPN 72 Tonight? Erceg vs Osbourne - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Steve Erceg and Ode Osbourne go head-to-head in the UFC on ESPN 72 undercard event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez battle it out in the main event.

Erceg (12-4) looks to rebound after a recent loss against Brandon Moreno by unanimous decision. With a solid history representing Wilkes Martial Arts and experience against top-notch competitors like the talented Mexican grappler Moreno, Erceg has faced tough battles before, including two win by KO.. His opponent Ode Osbourne, known as "The Jamaican Sensation," sports a record of 13 wins with 6 by KO and fresh from a TKO victory over Luis Gurule.

What time is Steve Erceg vs Ode Osbourne fight

Live coverage for the Steve Erceg vs Ode Osbourne main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Steve Erceg vs Ode Osbourne Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025	04:00 PM	07:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025	01:00 PM	04:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025	08:00 PM	11:00 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025	07:00 AM	10:00 AM

The UFC on ESPN 72 event takes place tonight, August 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM EST. The location is UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event features a bantamweight fight between Steve Erceg and Ode Osbourne. It is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Roman Dolidze against Anthony Hernandez.

The scheduled start time for the Erceg vs. Osbourne fight is subject to change based on the duration of earlier fights on the card. Fans should be aware that ring walk times can vary depending on how long other bouts last.

For viewers outside of Eastern Standard Time, please refer to your local listings or convert the start time to your local time zone to ensure you don't miss any action.

How and where to watch the Steve Erceg vs Ode Osbourne Fight

You can watch Steve Erceg vs Ode Osbourne via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Steve Erceg vs Ode Osbourne Betting Odds

Favorite: Steve Erceg : 1.2 (-549)
Underdog: Ode Osbourne : 5.4 (+440)

Method of victory	Steve Erceg	Ode Osbourne
By KO/TKO or disqualification	4.4 (+340)	10.5 (+950)
By decision or technical decision	3.2 (+220)	12.5 (+1150)

Steve Erceg is the clear favorite with odds of 1.2 (-549). A $100 bet nets a small profit. Ode Osbourne stands as the underdog at 5.4 (+440), offering more potential returns.

Erceg winning by points shows odds of 3.2 (+220). Betting on him to win by knockout gives 4.4 (+340).

Osbourne's win by decision offers significant rewards, showing odds at 12.5 (+1150). The chance of a knockout victory sits at 10.5 (+950).

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The bookmakers see Erceg as the likely winner, yet opportunities for big returns exist in betting on Osbourne.