What time is UFC 319 Tonight? Elliott vs Asakura - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Tim Elliott and Kai Asakura, two seasoned fighters in the Flyweight division, are ready to face off at UFC 319 at the United Center in Chicago. These fighters will add an exciting bout to the event's undercard as Elliott seeks another victory and Asakura fights for redemption.

Elliott, from Missouri, turned pro in 2009 and belongs to Next Generation Mixed Martial Arts. His latest win was against Su Mudaerji with a technical submission. Asakura from Japan, affliliated with Japan Top Team, started his career in 2012 but suffered a recent loss via technical submission against Alexandre Pantoja.

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 takes place tonight, August 16, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The event begins at 08:40 PM EST. Dricus Du Plessis will face Khamzat Chimaev in the main event. Tim Elliott will fight Asakura on the undercard. This is a flyweight bout with three rounds scheduled.

Note that ring walk times can change based on how long earlier fights last. Make sure to check your local start times to watch from your country.

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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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)	2.6 (+165)
By decision or technical decision	6.5 (+550)	2.6 (+165)

Tim Elliott and Kai Asakura face off in an intriguing matchup. Kai Asakura is the strong favorite with decimal odds of 1.3. He boasts a moneyline of -300, showing high expectations for his victory. There’s more excitement if Asakura wins by KO/TKO/DQ, with odds at 2.6.

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Tim Elliott stands as the underdog at 3.7 odds and a +270 moneyline. A win by points or decision could surprise, bringing back 6.5 on a successful bet. If he pulls off a KO/TKO/DQ win, bettors rejoice at 18.0 odds.