Julius Walker is set to face Raffael Cerqueira at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both fighters aim to bounce back from recent losses and prove their mettle in the light heavyweight division.
Known as "Juice Box," Julius Walker (6-1) hails from Springfield, Missouri. At just 24 years old, he relies on his striking power, winning four of his bouts by knockout. His most recent fight was a split decision loss to Alonzo Menifield. Raffael Cerqueira comes from Salvador, Bahia, with a professional record of 11-2. Despite a knack for knockouts with eight KOs, Cerqueira recently lost via KO punches against Modestas Bukauskas.
What time is Julius Walker vs Raffael Cerqueira fight
Live coverage for the Julius Walker vs Raffael Cerqueira 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 | Julius Walker vs Raffael Cerqueira Ring Walks (approx.) |
USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 05:20 PM |
USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 02:20 PM |
UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 09:20 PM |
Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 08:20 AM |
The UFC on ESPN 72 event takes place tonight, August 9, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event begins at 5:20 PM EST. Johnny Walker will face off against Lucas Cerqueira in a Light Heavyweight bout on the undercard. The main event features Roman Dolidze versus Anthony Hernandez.
Please note that the timing of individual fights can vary based on how long earlier bouts last. It's important to stay updated as ring walk times might change if previous fights end earlier or later than expected.
For viewers around the world, refer to the table with start times for your specific country to ensure you don't miss any action.
How and where to watch the Julius Walker vs Raffael Cerqueira Fight
You can watch Julius Walker vs Raffael Cerqueira via ESPN+.
Region | Live-streaming |
USA | ESPN |
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Julius Walker vs Raffael Cerqueira Betting Odds
- Favorite: Julius Walker : 1.2 (-649)
- Underdog: Raffael Cerqueira : 6.0 (+500)
Method of victory | Julius Walker | Raffael Cerqueira |
By KO/TKO or disqualification | 1.5 (-185) | 9.5 (+850) |
By decision or technical decision | 11.0 (+1000) | 23.0 (+2200) |
Julius Walker is the favorite. His odds are 1.2 decimal and -649 moneyline. A $100 bet returns about $15 if he wins by knockout. Raffael Cerqueira holds long-shot status with odds of 6.0 decimal and +500 moneyline. Betting $100 on Raffael yields $500 if he wins. The fight skews heavily to a Walker victory, especially by knockout at 1.5 (-185) odds. Both fighters winning by points offers big payouts, but that seems unlikely given the provided odds outcomes.
Fighters Details
Julius Walker
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 7
- Record: 6 / 1 / 0
Raffael Cerqueira
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 190 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 13
- Record: 11 / 2 / 0
Julius Walker vs Raffael Cerqueira Fight Card
- Roman Dolidze vs Anthony Hernandez
- Steve Erceg vs Ode Osbourne
- Iasmin Lucindo vs Angela Hill
- Andre Fili vs Christian Rodriguez
- Miles Johns vs Jean Matsumoto
- Eryk Anders vs Christian Leroy Duncan
- Julius Walker vs Raffael Cerqueira
- Elijah Smith vs Toshiomi Kazama
- Joselyne Edwards vs Priscila Cachoeira
- Uros Medic vs Gilbert Urbina
- Gabriella Fernandes vs Julija Stoliarenko