What time is UFC 323 Tonight? Naimov vs Santos - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Muhammadjon Naimov from Tajikistan and Mairon Santos from Brazil are set to face off at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fighters will compete in the featherweight division's undercard during UFC 323, which also highlights Merab Dvalishvili versus Petr Yan as the main event.

Naimov and Santos both boast a solid fighting background, with Naimov securing a unanimous decision victory against Bogdan Grad, while Santos defeated Sodiq Yusuff through unanimous decision in May 2025. Though Naimov has fewer wins than Santos, his association with strong contenders like "The Unleashed" indicates fierce competition experience. This suggests he might have an edge when facing the slightly heavier Santos.

What time is Muhammadjon Naimov vs Mairon Santos fight

Live coverage for the Muhammadjon Naimov vs Mairon Santos main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Muhammadjon Naimov vs Mairon Santos Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025	06:00 PM	06:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025	03:00 PM	03:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025	10:00 PM	10:00 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025	09:00 AM	09:00 AM

The UFC 323 event took place on December 6, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event started at 6:00 PM EST. The fight between Anshul Jubli and Ismael Bonfim was part of the undercard. The main event featured Merab Dvalishvili against Petr Yan.

Fans watched the featherweight bout between Naimov and Santos as part of the undercard. The scheduled rounds were three. The timing of individual fights depended on the duration of earlier matches, which could cause changes in ring walk times.

For viewers in different time zones, it was important to check local listings or refer to a start time table for accurate viewing information.

How and where to watch the Muhammadjon Naimov vs Mairon Santos Fight

You can watch Muhammadjon Naimov vs Mairon Santos via ESPN.

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Muhammadjon Naimov vs Mairon Santos Betting Odds

Underdog: Muhammad Naimov : 3.0 (+200)
Favorite: Mairon Santos : 1.4 (-227)

Method of victory	Muhammad Naimov	Mairon Santos
By KO/TKO or disqualification	8.5 (+750)	5.2 (+420)
By decision or technical decision	5.5 (+450)	2.0 (+105)

Mairon Santos is favored with shorter odds, showing he's the likely winner at 1.4, or -227 moneyline. Betting $227 on him returns $100 if he wins. Santos's path to victory by decision brings a 2.0 payout, whereas a knockout yields 5.2 odds.

Muhammad Naimov stands as the underdog with 3.0 odds or +200 moneyline. A $100 wager nets $200 if he wins. If Naimov claims victory through knockout, bettors see an 8.5 return, and winning by decision offers 5.5 odds.

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Santos holds the upper hand statistically but don't rule out Naimov's upset potential for higher risk-takers.