What time is UFC Fight Night 257 Tonight? Ortega vs Sterling - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Brian Ortega and Aljamain Sterling are set to face off at UFC Fight Night 257's undercard in Shanghai, China. Both fighters will compete in a featherweight bout in the Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Ortega has been professionally fighting since a young amateur background led him to MMA, where he now holds a record of 16 wins and 4 losses. His most recent fight was a unanimous decision loss against Diego Lopes. Sterling turned pro earlier, with a record of 24 wins and 5 losses, but also faced defeat by unanimous decision in his last bout against Movsar Evloev. Ortega’s previous opponents show he's capable of handling strong featherweights, while Sterling’s experience could pose an equivalent challenge.

What time is Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling fight

Live coverage for the Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling 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	Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	03:00 AM	06:20 AM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	12:00 AM	03:20 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	07:00 AM	10:20 AM
Australia (AEDT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	06:00 PM	09:20 PM

The UFC Fight Night 257 takes place today, August 23, 2025, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. The event kicks off at 06:20 AM EST. The main event features Johnny Walker facing Mingyang Zhang.

Ortega and Sterling will compete in a featherweight bout as part of the undercard. This fight is scheduled for three rounds. The exact time of their fight may vary depending on the duration of earlier matches.

Fans should check the start times for their specific countries to ensure they don't miss any action. Keep in mind that ring walk times can change based on how quickly or slowly previous fights conclude.

How and where to watch the Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling Fight

You can watch Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling Betting Odds

Underdog: Brian Ortega : 5.2 (+420)
Favorite: Aljamain Stirling : 1.2 (-490)

Method of victory	Brian Ortega	Aljamain Stirling
By KO/TKO or disqualification	21.0 (+2000)	9.0 (+800)
By decision or technical decision	10.0 (+900)	2.0 (+100)

Brian Ortega faces a tough challenge as the underdog with odds of 5.2 (+420). Aljamain Stirling is the clear favorite at 1.2 (-490). A bet on Ortega winning by KO/TKO/DQ offers a massive 21.0 (+2000), while Stirling's win in that manner sits at 9.0 (+800). If Ortega wins by decision, it pays out at 10.0 (+900), compared to Stirling’s smaller return of 2.0 (+100) with a decision victory. The odds heavily favor Stirling to take home the win, indicating expectations for his superior performance in this matchup.