UFC on ESPN 73: Nzechukwu vs Almeida - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Kennedy Nzechukwu faces Marcus Almeida at UFC on ESPN 73 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Both fighters look to bounce back from recent losses with a win.

Turning pro in 2016, Nzechukwu boasts 14 wins with 10 via knockout. However, he recently lost to Valter Walker via submission. Almeida, fighting professionally since 2020, has captured five wins but lost by decision to Martin Buday in July.

What time is Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Almeida fight

Live coverage for the Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Almeida main card will start at 07:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Almeida Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025	07:00 PM	09:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025	04:00 PM	06:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025	11:00 PM	01:00 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025	10:00 AM	12:00 PM

The UFC on ESPN 73 event takes place at 9:00 PM EST on December 13, 2025. The venue is the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The main event features Brandon Royval against Manel Kape. Among the undercard fights, Kennedy Nzechukwu will face Jailton Almeida in a heavyweight bout.

The event starts at 9:00 PM EST, but the exact time for each fight may vary depending on how long earlier matches last. This means that the ring walk times can change. Viewers should check local listings to know when to tune in based on their time zone.

For those outside of Eastern Standard Time, please refer to a time conversion table to find out when the event starts in your area.

Fighters Details

Kennedy Nzechukwu

Nationality: United States
Height: 196 cm
Weight: 108.0 kg
Total Fights: 20
Record: 14 / 6 / 0

Marcus Almeida

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 115.2 kg
Total Fights: 7
Record: 5 / 2 / 0

Kennedy Nzechukwu will face Marcus Almeida at UFC on ESPN 73. No belts or titles are on the line.

Kennedy Nzechukwu has a record of 14 wins and 6 losses. He recently lost to Valter Walker by submission, a formidable opponent with only one loss in his career. His experience and fight history suggest he is determined but must address his weaknesses in submissions to succeed.

Marcus Almeida holds 5 wins and 2 losses. He recently lost to Martin Buday, an opponent with an impressive record. Almeida must use his grappling skills effectively against Nzechukwu, considering his past difficulties in handling high-caliber fighters.

Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Almeida Betting Odds

Favorite: Kennedy Nzechukwu : 1.8 (-125)
Underdog: Cesar Almeida : 2.8 (+180)

Method of victory	Kennedy Nzechukwu	Cesar Almeida
By KO/TKO or disqualification	None	5.5 (+450)
By decision or technical decision	None	6.2 (+525)

How and where to watch the Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Almeida Fight

You can watch Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Almeida via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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