What time is UFC on ESPN 73 Tonight? Simon vs Barcelos - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Ricky Simon and Raoni Barcelos are set to step into the octagon in a bantamweight bout at UFC on ESPN 73. The fight, part of the undercard, will take place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Simon, hailing from Vancouver, Washington, boasts an impressive record of 22 wins with his last triumph against Cameron Smotherman via unanimous decision. His experience includes competing against high-caliber fighters who prepare him well for this matchup. Barcelos, from Rio de Janeiro, holds a strong resume as well with 20 victories. Recently celebrated a win over Cody Garbrandt by unanimous decision that demonstrates his strength in this division.

What time is Ricky Simon vs Raoni Barcelos fight

Live coverage for the Ricky Simon vs Raoni Barcelos main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on DAZN, ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Ricky Simon vs Raoni Barcelos Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025	04:00 PM	07:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025	01:00 PM	04:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025	08:00 PM	11:00 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025	07:00 AM	10:00 AM

The UFC on ESPN 73 event takes place tonight, November 8, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 7:00 PM EST.

Ricky Simon faces Raoni Barcelos in a bantamweight bout as part of the undercard. This is a three-round fight. Please note that the timing for Simon vs. Barcelos may vary depending on how long earlier fights last.

The main event features Gabriel Bonfim against Randy Brown. Remember to check your local time zone to ensure you don't miss any action.

How and where to watch the Ricky Simon vs Raoni Barcelos Fight

You can watch Ricky Simon vs Raoni Barcelos via DAZN, ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass.

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Country	Price per month	Price per year
Canada	First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription.	$239.88
UK and Ireland	First month free, then £24.99/mo or £14.99/mo with annual subscription.	£179.88
Australia	$13.99 per month	-
USA	First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription.	$239.88

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Ricky Simon vs Raoni Barcelos Betting Odds

Favorite: Ricky Simon : 1.6 (-175)
Underdog: Raoni Barcelos : 2.5 (+155)

Method of victory	Ricky Simon	Raoni Barcelos
By KO/TKO or disqualification	5.2 (+420)	9.5 (+850)
By decision or technical decision	2.2 (+125)	3.9 (+290)

Ricky Simon is the favorite to win at odds of 1.6 (-175). Wagering $175 on Simon offers a $100 profit. Raoni Barcelos stands as the underdog with odds of 2.5 (+155), meaning a $100 bet would yield $155 if he wins. A KO/TKO/DQ victory for Simon pays out at 5.2 (+420), while Barcelos winning in this manner offers substantial returns at 9.5 (+850). If the fight goes to decision, betting on Simon pays 2.2 (+125) and Barcelos provides a payout of 3.9 (+290). Safe bet leans toward Simon based on these odds.