UFC 319: Elliott vs Asakura - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Tim Elliott is set to square off against Kai Asakura at UFC 319 in an intense flyweight battle. This event takes place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, where Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev headline the night's fight card.

Tim Elliott, a veteran in mixed martial arts, boasts wins over various contenders. His recent victory, achieved through a technical submission against Su Mudaerji. Kai Asakura enters the ring after facing Alexandre Pantoja, ending in a technical submission loss.

What time is Tim Elliott vs Kai Asakura fight

Live coverage for the Tim Elliott vs Kai Asakura main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+ PPV. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Tim Elliott vs Kai Asakura Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	06:00 PM	08:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	03:00 PM	05:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	10:00 PM	12:40 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025	09:00 AM	11:40 AM

The UFC 319 event will take place on August 16, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The event starts at 08:40 PM EST. This is an undercard fight featuring Tim Elliott against Kai Asakura in the flyweight division. The main event of the night is Dricus Du Plessis versus Khamzat Chimaev.

The fights are scheduled for three rounds each. Keep in mind that the start time for Elliott vs Asakura may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. It’s important to check your local time zone to ensure you don’t miss any action. For those outside of Eastern Standard Time, refer to a time zone conversion table to find out when the event starts in your area.

Fighters Details

Tim Elliott

Nationality: United States
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 61.2 kg
Total Fights: 34
Record: 20 / 13 / 1

Kai Asakura

Nationality: Japan
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 56.7 kg
Total Fights: 26
Record: 21 / 5 / 0

Tim Elliott will face Kai Asakura for a three-round flyweight fight. No belts or titles are on the line.

Tim Elliott enters this fight with 20 wins, 13 losses, and a single draw. His last bout was a victory via arm-triangle choke against Su Mudaerji, who has 17 wins and notable knockout power in the flyweight division. As a submission specialist, Elliott may exploit Asakura's vulnerability on the ground.

Kai Asakura comes into this contest with a record of 21 wins and 5 losses. His recent defeat by technical submission against Alexandre Pantoja reveals potential grappling weaknesses. Against Elliott, Asakura must defend well against submissions to stand a chance.

Tim Elliott vs Kai Asakura Betting Odds

Underdog: Tim Elliott : 3.7 (+270)
Favorite: Kai Asakura : 1.3 (-300)

Method of victory	Tim Elliott	Kai Asakura
By KO/TKO or disqualification	18.0 (+1700)	2.8 (+180)
By decision or technical decision	6.0 (+500)	2.6 (+165)

How and where to watch the Tim Elliott vs Kai Asakura Fight

You can watch Tim Elliott vs Kai Asakura via ESPN+.

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