What time is UFC Fight Night 259 Tonight? Garcia vs Gordon - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Ronald Crawley Sept. 13, 2025, 4:20 p.m.

Rafa "Gifted" Garcia steps into the octagon tonight against Jared "Flash" Gordon at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The lightweight bout is part of UFC Fight Night 259, featuring the main event between Diego Lopes and Jean Silva.

Rafa Garcia, hailing from Mexicali, started his pro MMA career on February 6, 2016. He last emerged victorious with a unanimous decision over Vinc Pichel on March 29 this year. Jared Gordon from Queens has had an impressive journey since turning pro on December 18, 2012, and recently claimed a dominant knockout victory against Thiago Moises in May.

What time is Rafa Garcia vs Jared Gordon fight

Live coverage for the Rafa Garcia vs Jared Gordon 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	Rafa Garcia vs Jared Gordon Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025	03:00 PM	06:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025	12:00 PM	03:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025	07:00 PM	10:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025	06:00 AM	09:40 AM

The UFC Fight Night 259 event takes place on September 13, 2025, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The event starts at 06:40 PM EST.

This tournament features a lightweight bout between Garcia and Gordon. It is part of the undercard, with the main event being Diego Lopes versus Jean Silva. The fight night is organized by the Fight Nights Federation.

Please note that the timing of each fight might vary depending on the duration of earlier bouts. It's important to check local listings for exact start times in your area to ensure you don't miss any action.

Make sure to adjust for your time zone if you're watching from outside EST.

How and where to watch the Rafa Garcia vs Jared Gordon Fight

You can watch Rafa Garcia vs Jared Gordon via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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