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

Miles "Chapo" Johns, hailing from Newton, Kansas, faces Brazilian fighter Jean Matsumoto at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. They will compete on the undercard of the UFC on ESPN 72 within the bantamweight division of this exciting tournament.

Johns has a solid MMA record with 15 wins and just 3 losses. He recently faced Felipe Lima in December 2024 and lost via unanimous decision in a Bantamweight bout. Matsumoto has had more success with 16 victories and only one loss to Rob Font earlier in 2025 by split decision at Featherweight. Given their past performances against rigorous opponents, viewers can expect an intense match between Johns' experience and Matsumoto's impressive win record.

What time is Miles Johns vs Jean Matsumoto fight

Live coverage for the Miles Johns vs Jean Matsumoto 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	Miles Johns vs Jean Matsumoto Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025	04:00 PM	06:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025	01:00 PM	03:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025	08:00 PM	10:00 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025	07:00 AM	09:00 AM

The UFC on ESPN 72 event takes place at 6:00 PM EST on August 09, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card features Roman Dolidze versus Anthony Hernandez. Before that, the undercard includes a bantamweight fight between Miles Johns and Raulian Paiva.

The event is part of the UFC federation and consists of three rounds for each fight. The start time for the main event may vary depending on how long the undercard matches last. Fans should be aware that ring walk times can change based on the performance of earlier fights.

For viewers in different time zones, it's important to check local listings or refer to the provided table with start times for their specific country to avoid missing any action.

How and where to watch the Miles Johns vs Jean Matsumoto Fight

You can watch Miles Johns vs Jean Matsumoto via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Miles Johns vs Jean Matsumoto Betting Odds

Underdog: Miles Johns : 3.3 (+230)
Favorite: Jean Matsumoto : 1.4 (-270)

Method of victory	Miles Johns	Jean Matsumoto
By KO/TKO or disqualification	10.5 (+950)	9.5 (+850)
By decision or technical decision	5.2 (+420)	2.0 (-105)

Jean Matsumoto is the favorite, with odds at 1.4 (-270). Miles Johns is the underdog with 3.3 (+230) odds. The betting leans towards Matsumoto to win via decision at 2.0 (-105). Johns has a shot if the fight goes to points, with 5.2 (+420) odds. KO potential favors no one significantly: John’s odds sit at 10.5 (+950), Matsumoto’s slightly better at 9.5 (+850). Expect a hard-fought battle tilting toward Matsumoto's win by decision.