What time is UFC Fight Night 257 Tonight? Xiao vs Young You - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Long Xiao from China and Su Young You from South Korea prepare to meet in the octagon at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai for UFC Fight Night 257. As undercard fighters in the bantamweight class, they are set to showcase their fighting prowess while fans eagerly await the main event featuring Johnny Walker vs. Mingyang Zhang.

Long Xiao turned pro in 2016. He's got an impressive track record with a total of 27 wins and only nine losses. His recent win involves a KO victory against Quang Le. Su Young You began his professional career around 2014 and has secured 15 victories out of 18 bouts. He recently won by unanimous decision over A.J. Cunningham, which sharpened his competitive edge.

What time is Long Xiao vs Su Young You fight

Live coverage for the Long Xiao vs Su Young You 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	Long Xiao vs Su Young You Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	03:00 AM	03:20 AM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	12:00 AM	12:20 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	07:00 AM	07:20 AM
Australia (AEDT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	06:00 PM	06:20 PM

The event takes place on August 23, 2025, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. UFC Fight Night 257 features Johnny Walker facing Mingyang Zhang in the main event. The fight card includes Xiao vs Young You in the bantamweight category as part of the undercard. The event starts at 03:20 AM EST.

The timing of fights can change based on how long earlier matches last. This means that ring walk times for later fights might vary.

For viewers worldwide, please refer to your local time zone to catch the event live.

How and where to watch the Long Xiao vs Su Young You Fight

You can watch Long Xiao vs Su Young You via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Watch this story: UFC Fight Night 257 - Betting Odds, Prediction: Xiao vs Young You

Long Xiao vs Su Young You Betting Odds

Underdog: Long Xiao : 2.2 (+122)
Favorite: Suyoung You : 1.7 (-136)

Method of victory	Long Xiao	Suyoung You
By KO/TKO or disqualification	9.5 (+850)	10.5 (+950)
By decision or technical decision	2.9 (+188)	2.4 (+140)

Long Xiao faces Suyoung You in a compelling matchup. The underdog, Suyoung You, has odds at 1.7 (-136). Long Xiao has odds sitting at 2.2 (+122). If Long Xiao wins by decision, those who bet stand to earn well with odds at 2.9 (+188). Betting on Suyoung You winning via decision offers a decent return, with odds of 2.4 (+140). Knockout bets present tempting opportunities: +850 for Long Xiao and +950 for Suyoung You. Prioritize strategic moves based on these odds, balancing potential returns with risk levels. The lines indicate an engaging fight with possible surprises.