UFC Fight Night 262: Vera vs Zahabi - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia gears up for UFC Fight Night 262. Marlon Vera faces Aiemann Zahabi in a bantamweight undercard bout. The action unfolds ahead of the main event featuring Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen.

Marlon Vera has experienced ups and downs in the ring with a record of 23 wins, eight by knockout. He recently lost to Deiveson Figueiredo by decision. Aiemann Zahabi steps into the cage fresh off a victory over Jose Aldo, holding a record of 13 wins and six knockouts.

What time is Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi fight

Live coverage for the Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025	04:00 PM	07:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025	01:00 PM	04:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025	08:00 PM	11:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025	07:00 AM	10:40 AM

The UFC Fight Night 262 event will take place on October 18, 2025, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The fights begin at 07:40 PM EST. The main card features Reinier de Ridder against Brendan Allen.

On the undercard, Marlon Vera will face Aiemann Zahabi in a Bantamweight bout. The fight consists of three rounds. The timing of the fights may vary depending on the duration of earlier bouts.

Viewers should check local listings for start times as they may differ by region.

Fighters Details

Marlon Vera

Nationality: Ecuador
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 61.2 kg
Total Fights: 34
Record: 23 / 10 / 1

Aiemann Zahabi

Nationality: Canada
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 64.4 kg
Total Fights: 15
Record: 13 / 2 / 0

Marlon Vera faces Aiemann Zahabi in a bantamweight bout, with no belts on the line.

Marlon Vera has amassed a record of 23 wins and 10 losses, with 8 knockouts. He last fought Deiveson Figueiredo in a tough loss by unanimous decision. Despite his proficiency, matching up against a fighter like Zahabi who weighs slightly more could be challenging as he needs to adapt to Zahabi's superior weight class experience.

Aiemann Zahabi holds a 13-2 record with 6 knockouts. He enters the bout after securing a win over Jose Aldo via unanimous decision. Facing Vera, who is experienced but slimmer in class, Zahabi’s performance should confidently carry over.

Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi Betting Odds

Underdog: Marlon Vera : 2.1 (+108)
Favorite: Aiemann Zahabi : 1.8 (-125)

Method of victory	Marlon Vera	Aiemann Zahabi
By KO/TKO or disqualification	7.0 (+600)	11.5 (+1050)
By decision or technical decision	3.8 (+275)	2.1 (+110)

How and where to watch the Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi Fight

You can watch Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi via ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN, UFC Fight Pass
Canada	UFC Fight Pass
UK and Ireland	UFC Fight Pass
Australia	UFC Fight Pass
India	UFC Fight Pass

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