UFC Fight Night 259: Puelles vs Silva - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Claudio "Prince of Peru" Puelles is set to square off against Joaquim "Netto BJJ" Silva in a thrilling undercard lightweight bout at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Both fighters aim to reverse their luck at UFC Fight Night 259.

Puelles possesses a record of 12 wins and 4 losses, turning pro after being rallied by Kill Cliff FC as one of their own. His recent fight ended in a narrow loss against the "Smile Killer," Fares Ziam. It indicates his ability to hold his nerve even in closely-fought matches.

Joaquim Silva enters the cage with 13 career wins out of 18 fights since joining American Top Team. His recent unanimous decision loss to Drakkar Klose speaks to his tenacity and willingness to take on skilled opponents like Puelles, ensuring an intense battle.

What time is Claudio Puelles vs Joaquim Silva fight

Live coverage for the Claudio Puelles vs Joaquim Silva 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	Claudio Puelles vs Joaquim Silva Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025	03:00 PM	05:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025	12:00 PM	02:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025	07:00 PM	09:00 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025	06:00 AM	08:00 AM

The UFC Fight Night 259 event will take place on September 13, 2025, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The event starts at 05:00 PM EST.

This event features a lightweight bout between Claudio Puelles and Joaquim Silva. It is part of the undercard lineup. The main event will showcase Diego Lopes facing Jean Silva.

The fight night is organized by Fight Nights Federation as part of their UFC Fight Night 259 tournament. The matches are scheduled for three rounds each. Please note that the timing of the fights can vary depending on the duration of earlier bouts in the undercard. Make sure to check local listings for start times in your country to avoid missing any action.

Fighters Details

Claudio Puelles

Nationality: Peru
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 70.8 kg
Total Fights: 16
Record: 12 / 4 / 0

Joaquim Silva

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 70.3 kg
Total Fights: 18
Record: 13 / 5 / 0

In the upcoming fight, Claudio Puelles will face Joaquim Silva, with no belts or titles on the line.

Claudio Puelles, known as the "Prince of Peru," has a professional record of 12 wins and 4 losses. His last bout resulted in a loss by split decision to Fares Ziam. Ziam has an impressive record with more wins and fewer KO losses. Puelles struggles with high-level opponents, which might affect his chances against Silva.

Joaquim Silva boasts 13 wins and 5 losses. He lost unanimously to Drakkar Klose, whose record shows experience and resilience. Against Puelles, Silva's higher KO rate could provide an advantage.

Claudio Puelles vs Joaquim Silva Betting Odds

Favorite: Claudio Puelles : 1.9 (-110)
Underdog: Joaquim Silva : 2.0 (+100)

Method of victory	Claudio Puelles	Joaquim Silva
By KO/TKO or disqualification	12.5 (+1150)	5.8 (+480)
By decision or technical decision	3.8 (+275)	3.4 (+240)

How and where to watch the Claudio Puelles vs Joaquim Silva Fight

You can watch Claudio Puelles vs Joaquim Silva via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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