UFC Fight Night 263: Ardelean vs Ruiz - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Alice Ardelean from Romania prepares to face off against Montserrat Ruiz from Mexico at UFC Fight Night 263 in Las Vegas. This strawweight undercard match sees both fighters attempting to climb their way back into victorious form.

Ardelean, who turned pro in July 2012, recently won by unanimous decision against Rayanne dos Santos. With ten wins and seven losses, Ardelean is known for her powerful stand-up game. Ruiz, nicknamed "Conejo," went pro in September 2015 but suffered a loss by TKO against Eduarda Moura. Ruiz's grappling skills are strong, but with her record of ten wins and four losses, she needs to withstand Ardelean's striking power effectively in this fight.

What time is Alice Ardelean vs Montserrat Ruiz fight

Live coverage for the Alice Ardelean vs Montserrat Ruiz main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

The event takes place on November 1, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight night starts at 04:40 PM EST. This is part of the UFC Fight Night 263 event. The main event features Steve Garcia against David Onama.

On the undercard, watch Ardelean face Ruiz in a strawweight bout. The fight consists of three rounds under the Fight Nights federation rules. Note that the start time might vary depending on how long earlier fights last.

For viewers outside of Eastern Standard Time, check your local listings for accurate start times.

Fighters Details

Alice Ardelean will face Montserrat Ruiz. No belts or titles are on the line.

Alice Ardelean

• Nationality: Romania
• Height: 160 cm
• Weight: 52.2 kg
• Total Fights: 17
• Record: 10 / 7 / 0

Alice Ardelean has a professional fight record of 10 wins and 7 losses. She recently won a unanimous decision against Rayanne dos Santos, who holds a balanced record but less experience against top competitors. Alice focuses on endurance and decision victories, which might help her in a strategic fight against Montserrat.

Montserrat Ruiz

• Nationality: Mexico
• Height: 152 cm
• Weight: 52.2 kg
• Total Fights: 14
• Record: 10 / 4 / 0

Montserrat Ruiz has 10 wins and 4 losses. Recently, she lost by TKO to Eduarda Moura, who fights in a heavier weight class. Montserrat's challenge will be overcoming her vulnerabilities to striking power, as demonstrated in her last bout.

Alice Ardelean vs Montserrat Ruiz Betting Odds

• Favorite: Alice Ardelean : 1.2 (-400)
• Underdog: Montserrat Ruiz : 4.1 (+310)

How and where to watch the Alice Ardelean vs Montserrat Ruiz Fight

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Alice Ardelean vs Montserrat Ruiz Fight Card

• Steve Garcia vs David Onama
• Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ante Delija
• Jeremiah Wells vs Themba Gorimbo
• Isaac Dulgarian vs Yadier Del Valle
• Charlie Radtke vs Daniel Frunza
• Allan Nascimento vs Cody Durden
• Billy Elekana vs Kevin Christian
• Timothy Cuamba vs Chang Ho Lee
• Donte Johnson vs Sedriques Dumas
• Ketlen Vieira vs Norma Dumont
• Alice Ardelean vs Montserrat Ruiz
• Philip Rowe vs Seok Hyeon Ko
• Talita Alencar vs Ariane Carnelossi