UFC Fight Night 259: Sezinando vs Donchenko - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Rodrigo Sezinando will face Daniil Donchenko at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Part of the UFC Fight Night 259 card, they’ll compete to secure a critical victory in their welterweight journeys.

Rodrigo Sezinando enters the bout with an 8-1 record, having recently defeated Jonathan Ramsay by TKO last November. Daniil Donchenko boasts more experience with 11 wins and only 2 losses. He clinched his latest victory over Rustem Kudaibergenov by unanimous decision last year.

What time is Rodrigo Sezinando vs Daniil Donchenko fight

Live coverage for the Rodrigo Sezinando vs Daniil Donchenko 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	Rodrigo Sezinando vs Daniil Donchenko Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025	03:00 PM	03:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025	12:00 PM	12:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025	07:00 PM	07:00 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025	06:00 AM	06:00 AM

The event takes place on September 13, 2025, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The UFC Fight Night 259 starts at 03:00 PM EST.

The main event features Diego Lopes against Jean Silva. On the undercard, Sezinando faces Donchenko in a welterweight bout. The event is part of the Fight Nights federation.

Note that the ring walk times may vary due to the performance duration of earlier fights on the card. Fans should refer to local listings for start times in their countries.

Fighters Details

Rodrigo Sezinando

Nationality: Brazil
Weight: 83.9 kg
Total Fights: 9
Record: 8 / 1 / 0

Daniil Donchenko

Nationality: Ukraine
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 77.1 kg
Total Fights: 13
Record: 11 / 2 / 0

Rodrigo Sezinando faces Daniil Donchenko in a clash at UFC Fight Night 259, with no belts on the line.

Sezinando has a record of 8 wins and 1 loss, delivering 4 knockouts. He recently won by TKO over Jonathan Ramsay, a fighter with mixed success at welterweight. Sezinando's knockout power may prove crucial against his current opponent.

Donchenko, from Ukraine, boasts 11 victories and 2 losses, including 7 knockouts. He defeated Rustem Kudaibergenov by unanimous decision, demonstrating resilience in the welterweight class. Donchenko's stronger knockout track and recent win suggest he's ready for this bout’s intensity.

Rodrigo Sezinando vs Daniil Donchenko Betting Odds

Underdog: Rodrigo Sezinando : 2.9 (+185)
Favorite: Daniil Donchenko : 1.5 (-205)

Method of victory	Rodrigo Sezinando	Daniil Donchenko
By KO/TKO or disqualification	8.0 (+700)	2.9 (+190)
By decision or technical decision	6.5 (+550)	4.9 (+390)

How and where to watch the Rodrigo Sezinando vs Daniil Donchenko Fight

You can watch Rodrigo Sezinando vs Daniil Donchenko via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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