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

George Fields Aug. 23, 2025, 4:40 p.m.

Zha Yi faces off against Westin Wilson tonight at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai for UFC Fight Night 257. Both featherweights aim to secure their position on the card, which features Johnny Walker versus Mingyang Zhang as the main event.

Zha Yi, a Sichuan native associated with Enbo Fight Club, boasts a record of 25 wins and 6 KO victories since turning pro. His last fight was a loss to Gabriel Santos through decision. Westin Wilson hails from Orem, Utah, he trains at Four7 Training Center and recently overcame Jeka Saragih using a triangle armbar submission.

What time is Zha Yi vs Westin Wilson fight

Live coverage for the Zha Yi vs Westin Wilson 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	Zha Yi vs Westin Wilson Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	03:00 AM	03:40 AM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	12:00 AM	12:40 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	07:00 AM	07:40 AM
Australia (AEDT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	06:00 PM	06:40 PM

UFC Fight Night 257 takes place at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China, on August 23, 2025. The event starts at 03:40 AM EST. This fight night features an exciting undercard bout between Yi and Wilson in the featherweight division. They will fight for three rounds. The main event of the evening is Johnny Walker versus Mingyang Zhang.

The timing of the fights may vary depending on how long earlier bouts last. Fans should be aware that ring walk times can change due to differences in undercard performance.

For those watching from different countries, please refer to the start time table to ensure you don't miss any action.

How and where to watch the Zha Yi vs Westin Wilson Fight

You can watch Zha Yi vs Westin Wilson via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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