UFC 319: Barboza vs Klose - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Edson Barboza will face Drakkar Klose at UFC 319 in Chicago, Illinois. The two seasoned fighters will meet at the United Center as part of the undercard for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev. Barboza represents Brazil, while Klose hails from Michigan, USA.

Barboza turned pro with wins against continental martial artists and built a 24-12 career record with a focus on knockouts. Fourteen of his wins came via KO, but his last fight was a unanimous decision loss to England's Lerone Murphy in 2024. Drakkar Klose presents another challenge; his last bout ended in a flying knee KO loss to Spaniard Joel Alvarez.

What time is Edson Barboza vs Drakkar Klose fight

Live coverage for the Edson Barboza vs Drakkar Klose main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Edson Barboza vs Drakkar Klose Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	06:00 PM	07:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	03:00 PM	04:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	10:00 PM	11:00 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025	09:00 AM	10:00 AM

The UFC 319 event will take place on August 16, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The event starts at 07:00 PM EST. The main event features Dricus Du Plessis against Khamzat Chimaev.

On the undercard, Edson Barboza will face Drakkar Klose in a lightweight bout. This fight is scheduled for three rounds. For those watching from different time zones, please check your local start times to ensure you don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Edson Barboza

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 65.8 kg
Total Fights: 36
Record: 24 / 12 / 0

Drakkar Klose

Nationality: United States
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 70.8 kg
Total Fights: 19
Record: 15 / 3 / 1

Edson Barboza will face Drakkar Klose in the UFC Lightweight division. No belts or titles are on the line.

Edson Barboza has a record of 24 wins and 12 losses since turning pro. He recently lost to Lerone Murphy, a fighter with an unbeaten record and formidable striking skills. Klose lacks Murphy's impeccable defense, setting the stage for potential success for Barboza.

Drakkar Klose holds 15 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw in his career. He suffered a KO loss against Joel Alvarez in his last fight. Given Alvarez's height and reach advantage, Klose may find an easier challenge with Barboza but still needs caution with Barboza's striking power.

Edson Barboza vs Drakkar Klose Betting Odds

Underdog: Dione Barbosa : 2.9 (+190)
Favorite: Drakkar Klose : 2.2 (+120)

Method of victory	Dione Barbosa	Drakkar Klose
By KO/TKO or disqualification	None	6.1 (+510)
By decision or technical decision	None	3.5 (+250)

How and where to watch the Edson Barboza vs Drakkar Klose Fight

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