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

Lone'er Kavanagh from England goes up against Charles "InnerG" Johnson from the United States in a Flyweight fight at UFC Fight Night 257 in Shanghai. Kavanagh enters the cage undefeated, while Johnson seeks victory after his recent loss.

Kavanagh last fought Felipe dos Santos and won by unanimous decision. Ever since his pro debut in 2018, his record stands strong with no losses out of nine fights, four of which he won by knockout. This indicates strong potential against Johnson's recent form. Meanwhile, Johnson has more matches under his belt with a total of 24 fights since turning pro long ago. Despite a setback against Ramazonbek Temirov, he shows experience but must overcome challenges linked to the consecutive bouts.

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 takes place on August 23, 2025, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. The event begins at 04:40 AM EST. The main event features Johnny Walker against Mingyang Zhang.

Kavanagh vs Johnson is part of the undercard and is not the main event. This fight is in the Flyweight class and consists of three rounds. The start time for Kavanagh vs Johnson may vary depending on how quickly earlier fights conclude.

Viewers should check their local time zones to ensure they don't miss any action. Time differences can affect when you tune in, so refer to the table with start times for your country.

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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Watch this story: UFC Fight Night 257 - Betting Odds, Prediction: Kavanagh vs Johnson

Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson Betting Odds

Favorite: Lone'er Kavanagh : 1.4 (-250)
Underdog: Charles Johnson : 3.1 (+215)

Method of victory	Lone'er Kavanagh	Charles Johnson
By KO/TKO or disqualification	6.0 (+500)	11.0 (+1000)
By decision or technical decision	1.8 (-120)	4.1 (+310)

Lone'er Kavanagh enters the fight as the favorite with odds of 1.4 (-250). A $100 bet on him simply winning returns $140. Betting $250 will profit you $100. Charles Johnson stands as the underdog at odds of 3.1 (+215). A successful $100 bet on him rewards with a return of $310. Winning by knockout could see Kavanagh bring in 6.0 (+500), while Johnson hitting a notable 11.0 (+1000). If the fight goes to decision, Kavanagh offers odds of 1.8 (-120), whereas Johnson presents odds of 4.1 (+310) for points win.