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

Cesar Almeida and Cezary Oleksiejczuk are set to step into the Octagon at UFC Apex in Las Vegas for a middleweight bout on the undercard of UFC on ESPN 73. Both fighters seek to make a statement on this stage amid tough competition. Almeida, hailing from Brazil, and Poland's Oleksiejczuk bring their strengths to Las Vegas in a compelling face-off.

Almeida began his professional career with notable strength, earning him a solid record of 7 wins. His last performance against Abdul Razak Alhassan showcased his punching power with a knockout victory. He expects this experience of fighting hardened competitors like Alhassan to prepare him well against Oleksiejczuk.

Oleksiejczuk holds an impressive 16-win record as he returns after triumphing over Theo Haig with decisive TKO punches. His prior matchups indicate he has the tenacity and strategic capability needed in matches like today's bout against Almeida.

What time is Cesar Almeida vs Cezary Oleksiejczuk fight

Live coverage for the Cesar Almeida vs Cezary Oleksiejczuk 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	Cesar Almeida vs Cezary Oleksiejczuk Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025	07:00 PM	09:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025	04:00 PM	06:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025	11:00 PM	01:40 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025	10:00 AM	12:40 PM

The UFC on ESPN 73 event takes place at 09:40 PM EST on December 13, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event features Brandon Royval against Manel Kape. In the middleweight division, Jailton Almeida faces Michal Oleksiejczuk as part of the undercard.

The event time is subject to change due to the performance durations of earlier fights in the lineup. This means that the actual start time for each fight may vary slightly. Fans should be aware of these potential adjustments and plan accordingly.

For viewers in different time zones, it is important to check local listings or a reliable source for accurate start times in your area. This ensures you won't miss any of the action from this exciting night of fights.

How and where to watch the Cesar Almeida vs Cezary Oleksiejczuk Fight

You can watch Cesar Almeida vs Cezary Oleksiejczuk via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Cesar Almeida vs Cezary Oleksiejczuk Betting Odds

Underdog: Cesar Almeida : 2.9 (+185)
Favorite: Cezary Oleksiejczuk : 1.5 (-210)

Method of victory	Cesar Almeida	Cezary Oleksiejczuk
By KO/TKO or disqualification	5.5 (+450)	2.3 (+132)
By decision or technical decision	6.2 (+525)	5.5 (+450)

Cezary Oleksiejczuk stands as the favorite with decimal odds of 1.5 and moneyline odds of -210. A $100 bet on him requires risking $210 for a profit. Cesar Almeida, as the underdog, has decimal odds of 2.9 and moneyline odds of +185, offering higher profits on smaller stakes if he wins. Oleksiejczuk's likelihood to win by knockout or technical knockout carries odds of 2.3, more favorable than Almeida's at 5.5. Betting on either to win by decision shows closer competition, with Oleksiejczuk at 5.5 and Almeida slightly behind at 6.2.