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

Featherweight fighters Melquizael "The Dalmatian" Costa and Morgan "The Last Pirate" Charriere are set to square off tonight at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, during UFC on ESPN 73. Costa, hailing from Brazil, and Charriere from France, both seek to improve their records with a victory in the Octagon.

Costa boasts 24 wins with his most recent triumph over Julian Erosa by unanimous decision in May this year. Charriere has 21 wins and recently knocked out Nate Landwehr. Costa will need to use his technique once again against Charriere's aggressive striking power. The match promises an intriguing showcase of skill and strategy.

What time is Melquizael Costa vs Morgan Charriere fight

Live coverage for the Melquizael Costa vs Morgan Charriere 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	Melquizael Costa vs Morgan Charriere Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025	07:00 PM	09:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025	04:00 PM	06:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025	11:00 PM	01:20 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025	10:00 AM	12:20 PM

The UFC on ESPN 73 event takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It starts at 09:20 PM EST on December 13, 2025. The main event features Brandon Royval against Manel Kape. The undercard includes a featherweight bout between Costa and Charriere.

Please note that the ring walk times can change based on how long the earlier fights last. If some fights end quickly, the next ones may start sooner than expected.

For viewers in different time zones, check the table with start times for your country to ensure you don't miss any action.

How and where to watch the Melquizael Costa vs Morgan Charriere Fight

You can watch Melquizael Costa vs Morgan Charriere via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Melquizael Costa vs Morgan Charriere Betting Odds

Favorite: Melquizael Costa : 1.7 (-152)
Underdog: Morgan Charriere : 2.3 (+128)

Method of victory	Melquizael Costa	Morgan Charriere
By KO/TKO or disqualification	13.0 (+1200)	5.9 (+490)
By decision or technical decision	2.3 (+130)	4.8 (+380)

Melquizael Costa leads as the favorite with odds of 1.7 (-152). This means for every $152 bet, you could win $100. Morgan Charriere stands as the underdog with odds of 2.3 (+128); a $100 bet could earn you $128. Costa winning by decision has odds of 2.3 (+130), suggesting bookmakers see a decision win as likely. Charriere winning by points offers odds of 4.8 (+380). A knockout from Costa offers odds of 13.0 (+1200), while Charriere's knockout odds are 5.9 (+490). The numbers suggest a closely contested fight favoring Costa by decision.