UFC Fight Night 257: Kavanagh vs Johnson - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Lone'er Kavanagh faces Charles Johnson at UFC Fight Night 257 in Shanghai, China. It's a Flyweight fight part of the undercard leading to the main event between Johnny Walker and Mingyang Zhang.

Kavanagh remains unbeaten with nine wins since turning professional. Most recently, he scored a unanimous decision victory against Felipe dos Santos earlier this year. In contrast, Johnson has accumulated experience but lost his last fight in March to Ramazonbek Temirov via judges' decision. Their differing styles and recent outcomes predict an intriguing contest.

What time is Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson fight

Live coverage for the Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson main card will start at 03:00 AM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	03:00 AM	04:40 AM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	12:00 AM	01:40 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	07:00 AM	08:40 AM
Australia (AEDT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	06:00 PM	07:40 PM

The UFC Fight Night 257 will take place on August 23, 2025, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. The event starts at 04:40 AM EST. However, the exact time may vary as the ring walk time can change depending on the performance of earlier fights on the undercard.

This event is part of the UFC Fight Night 257 tournament under the Fight Nights federation. The main event features Johnny Walker against Mingyang Zhang. One of the undercard fights is a flyweight bout between Kavanagh and Johnson, scheduled for three rounds.

For viewers around the world, please check local listings to confirm start times in your region.

Fighters Details

Lone'er Kavanagh

Nationality: England
Height: 163 cm
Weight: 57.2 kg
Total Fights: 9
Record: 9 / 0 / 0

Charles Johnson

Nationality: United States
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 56.7 kg
Total Fights: 24
Record: 17 / 7 / 0

Lone'er Kavanagh will face Charles Johnson in a flyweight contest at UFC Fight Night 257.

Lone'er Kavanagh, representing England, went pro a few years ago. He's undefeated with a 9-0 record and has four wins by knockout. In his latest match, he defeated Felipe dos Santos via unanimous decision. Dos Santos holds eight wins with two by knockout. Kavanagh’s last performance shows his strategic edge, which could be critical against Johnson.

Charles Johnson from the United States turned pro earlier, boasting a record of 17 wins with seven knockouts and seven losses. He lost recently to Ramazonbek Temirov, who boasts more knockouts than Kavanagh. Johnson needs sharper tactics against an unbeaten Kavanagh.

Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson Betting Odds

Favorite: Lone'er Kavanagh : 1.5 (-205)
Underdog: Charles Johnson : 2.8 (+175)

Method of victory	Lone'er Kavanagh	Charles Johnson
By KO/TKO or disqualification	6.4 (+540)	9.5 (+850)
By decision or technical decision	1.9 (-110)	3.8 (+280)

How and where to watch the Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson Fight

You can watch Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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