What time is UFC 319 Tonight? Murphy vs Pico - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Lerone Murphy, "The Iceman" from Stockport, England, is set to face off against the talented American Aaron Pico at the United Center in Chicago as part of the UFC 319. Both fighters bring determination and grit to the Featherweight undercard before the main event of Du Plessis versus Chimaev.

Murphy remains undefeated with 16 wins and a draw since turning pro. His decisive unanimous win against Josh Emmett earlier this year showcased his endurance and tactical prowess. In contrast, Pico, with a Light-to-Featherweight switch, has proven knockout potential but inconsistent results.

What time is Lerone Murphy vs Aaron Pico fight

Live coverage for the Lerone Murphy vs Aaron Pico 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	Lerone Murphy vs Aaron Pico Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	06:00 PM	09:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	03:00 PM	06:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	10:00 PM	01:40 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025	09:00 AM	12:40 PM

The UFC 319 event takes place tonight at 09:40 PM EST, August 16, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The main card features Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev. On the undercard, fans can watch Murphy vs. Pico in a featherweight bout set for three rounds.

Please note that the start time is subject to change depending on the duration of earlier fights on the undercard. This means that ring walk times might vary slightly as the evening progresses.

For viewers around the world, it is important to check local listings and time zone differences to ensure you don't miss any action.

How and where to watch the Lerone Murphy vs Aaron Pico Fight

You can watch Lerone Murphy vs Aaron Pico via ESPN+.

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Lerone Murphy vs Aaron Pico Betting Odds

Underdog: Lerone Murphy : 2.5 (+145)
Favorite: Aaron Pico : 1.6 (-162)

Method of victory	Lerone Murphy	Aaron Pico
By KO/TKO or disqualification	7.2 (+625)	5.0 (+400)
By decision or technical decision	3.5 (+250)	2.8 (+175)

Lerone Murphy stands as the underdog with odds at 2.5 (+145). His chance to win increases with a KO or TKO, paying out at 7.2 (+625). A decision victory offers odds of 3.5 (+250). Aaron Pico enters as the favorite with odds of 1.6 (-162). His strongest path is via KO or TKO, offering a payout of 5.0 (+400). Winning by decision gives him odds of 2.8 (+175). Odds indicate a close contest, favoring Pico slightly but considering Murphy’s potential for an upset finish.