What time is UFC 321 Tonight? Nurmagomedov vs Bautista - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

UFC 321 takes place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, showcasing a bantamweight bout between Umar Nurmagomedov from Russia and Mario Bautista from the United States. This fight is part of the undercard, with the main event featuring Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane.

Umar Nurmagomedov holds an impressive record of 18 wins and only one loss, fighting out of Eagles MMA. In his recent fight against Merab Dvalishvili, he faced defeat through unanimous decision. Yet, his opponents often hold commendable records, which contributes to his growth as a fighter. Mario Bautista, representing MMA Lab, bags 16 wins with just two losses and comes off a victorious match against Patrick Mix.

What time is Umar Nurmagomedov vs Mario Bautista fight

Live coverage for the Umar Nurmagomedov vs Mario Bautista main card will start at 10:00 AM EST on DAZN, ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Umar Nurmagomedov vs Mario Bautista Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025	10:00 AM	01:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025	07:00 AM	10:40 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025	02:00 PM	05:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025	01:00 AM	04:40 AM

The UFC 321 event takes place on October 25, 2025, at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The event starts at 01:40 PM EST. The main fight features Tom Aspinall against Ciryl Gane.

On the undercard, Khabib Nurmagomedov faces Mario Bautista in a bantamweight bout. This fight is not the main event but is part of the exciting lineup for the day. The ring walk time for Nurmagomedov vs. Bautista may vary depending on how long earlier fights last.

Fans should check local start times as they can differ based on location and time zones. For specific country start times, refer to the provided table to ensure you don't miss any action.

How and where to watch the Umar Nurmagomedov vs Mario Bautista Fight

You can watch Umar Nurmagomedov vs Mario Bautista via DAZN, ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.

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Umar Nurmagomedov vs Mario Bautista Betting Odds

Favorite: Umar Nurmagomedov : 1.2 (-560)
Underdog: Mario Bautista : 6.0 (+500)

Method of victory	Umar Nurmagomedov	Mario Bautista
By KO/TKO or disqualification	8.0 (+700)	17.0 (+1600)
By decision or technical decision	1.7 (-148)	9.0 (+800)

Umar Nurmagomedov steps in as the heavy favorite with strong odds at 1.2 (-560). He's likely to win. Bettors see more guaranteed returns going his way. Mario Bautista faces steep odds at 6.0 (+500), signaling a tough path to victory. Nurmagomedov winning by decision is favored at 1.7 (-148). If the fight ends by KO/TKO/DQ, an outcome becomes less likely for both fighters, reflected by the high odds surrounding knockouts: 8.0 (+700) for Nurmagomedov and 17.0 (+1600) for Bautista. The numbers speak loudly: this match leans firmly towards Nurmagomedov's favor.