UFC Fight Night 259: Hernandez vs Ferreira - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Alexander Hernandez and Diego Ferreira face off at UFC Fight Night 259. The event takes place at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. They compete in the lightweight division.

Hernandez, known as "The Great Ape," comes off a win against Chase Hooper with a TKO. Ferreira recently lost to Grant Dawson by unanimous decision in January 2025. With both fighters experienced in their careers—Hernandez having 17 wins and Ferreira with 19—the matchup promises action.

What time is Alexander Hernandez vs Diego Ferreira fight

Live coverage for the Alexander Hernandez vs Diego Ferreira main card will start at 03:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Alexander Hernandez vs Diego Ferreira Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025	03:00 PM	05:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025	12:00 PM	02:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025	07:00 PM	09:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025	06:00 AM	08:40 AM

The UFC Fight Night 259 will take place on September 13, 2025, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The event starts at 05:40 PM EST. This fight night features a lightweight bout between Alexander Hernandez and Carlos Diego Ferreira. They are part of the undercard leading up to the main event between Diego Lopes and Jean Silva.

This is not the main event, so the exact time for Hernandez vs Ferreira might vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Fans should check local listings for start times in their area to ensure they don't miss any action.

The tournament is part of the UFC Fight Night series and promises an exciting evening of mixed martial arts action.

Fighters Details

Alexander Hernandez

Nationality: United States
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 70.3 kg
Total Fights: 25
Record: 17 / 8 / 0

Diego Ferreira

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 70.3 kg
Total Fights: 25
Record: 19 / 6 / 0

Alexander Hernandez faces Diego Ferreira in a lightweight bout with no belts on the line.

Alexander Hernandez, fighting out of the United States, has 17 wins and 8 losses in his professional career. He recently secured a TKO win against Chase Hooper, who boasts 16 wins. This victory demonstrates Hernandez's ability to excel against strong opponents. His striking skills could be crucial against Ferreira.

Diego Ferreira from Brazil holds a record of 19 wins and 6 losses. He recently lost by unanimous decision to Grant Dawson, who maintains an impressive 23-win record. Ferreira’s experience still positions him as a formidable challenger for Hernandez.

Alexander Hernandez vs Diego Ferreira Betting Odds

Underdog: Alexander Hernandez : 1.9 (-110)
Favorite: Alice Pereira : 1.7 (-135)

Method of victory	Alexander Hernandez	Alice Pereira
By KO/TKO or disqualification	3.9 (+290)	None
By decision or technical decision	4.0 (+300)	None

How and where to watch the Alexander Hernandez vs Diego Ferreira Fight

You can watch Alexander Hernandez vs Diego Ferreira via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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