What time is UFC 319 Tonight? Meerschaert vs Oleksiejczuk - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Gerald Meerschaert, "GM3," and Michal Oleksiejczuk, "Hussar," will compete in a middleweight bout tonight at the United Center in Chicago. This fight is part of UFC 319, where enthusiasts gather to watch diverse fighters showcase their skills.

Meerschaert turned professional in 2007 and now holds impressive records with 37 wins and 19 losses. His recent fight ended in a unanimous decision loss to Brad Tavares. Oleksiejczuk began his professional career in 2014 and delivers a solid resume with 20 wins out of which 15 were knockouts, bearing only nine losses. He captured victory against Sedriques Dumas by TKO using punches and elbows earlier this year.

What time is Gerald Meerschaert vs Michal Oleksiejczuk fight

Live coverage for the Gerald Meerschaert vs Michal Oleksiejczuk 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	Gerald Meerschaert vs Michal Oleksiejczuk Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	06:00 PM	08:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	03:00 PM	05:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	10:00 PM	12:00 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025	09:00 AM	11:00 AM

The UFC 319 event takes place tonight, August 16, 2025, at 8:00 PM EST at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The event features a middleweight fight between Gerald Meerschaert and Michał Oleksiejczuk. This bout is part of the undercard for the main event between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.

The start time for Meerschaert vs. Oleksiejczuk is subject to change based on the duration of earlier fights on the card. Viewers should be aware that ring walk times can vary depending on how quickly or slowly earlier matches conclude.

To ensure you don't miss any action, check your local time zone against the scheduled start time of 8:00 PM EST. Refer to a table with start times for different countries to adjust accordingly.

How and where to watch the Gerald Meerschaert vs Michal Oleksiejczuk Fight

You can watch Gerald Meerschaert vs Michal Oleksiejczuk via ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass.

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Gerald Meerschaert vs Michal Oleksiejczuk Betting Odds

Underdog: Gerald Meerschaert : 2.8 (+180)
Favorite: Michal Oleksiejczuk : 1.5 (-200)

Method of victory	Gerald Meerschaert	Michal Oleksiejczuk
By KO/TKO or disqualification	12.0 (+1100)	2.1 (+108)
By decision or technical decision	8.0 (+700)	7.5 (+650)

Michal Oleksiejczuk is favored with a 1.5-decimal or -200 moneyline. Gerald Meerschaert is the underdog at 2.8-decimal or +180 moneyline. If Gerald wins by KO/TKO/DQ, the payout is 12.0 (+1100). Michal's chance of winning by KO/TKO/DQ holds at 2.1 (+108). Winning by decision, Gerald shows 8.0 (+700) odds while Michal offers 7.5 (+650). The numbers suggest Michal is expected to win, especially through a knockout. Bettors backing him have better chances based on these figures.