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

Kennedy Nzechukwu, known as "American Savage" from Dallas, Texas, will face Marcus Almeida, also known as "Buchecha" from Sao Paulo, Brazil. The fight takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas during the undercard of UFC on ESPN 73.

Nzechukwu has a professional record of 14 wins and 6 losses since debuting in 2018. His recent bout ended in a submission loss to Valter Walker. Almeida started his pro career in 2021 with a record of 5-2. He recently lost via unanimous decision to Martin Buday. Considering their recent fights and both being heavyweights, this match aims to be a test for their resilience and determination.

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 the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It starts at 09:00 PM EST on December 13, 2025. The main event features Brandon Royval against Manel Kape.

Kennedy Nzechukwu will face Jailton Almeida in a heavyweight bout as part of the undercard. This fight is scheduled for three rounds. Keep in mind that the ring walk time can change depending on how long earlier fights last.

For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, please check your local listings or refer to a start time table for your country to ensure you don’t miss any action.

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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Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Almeida Betting Odds

Favorite: Kennedy Nzechukwu : 1.8 (-126)
Underdog: Cesar Almeida : 2.9 (+185)

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)

Kennedy Nzechukwu stands as the favorite with odds of 1.8 (-126). This highlights confidence in his victory. Cesar Almeida, the underdog, presents odds of 2.9 (+185). A bet on him risks less for a higher return.

Nzechukwu lacks odds for winning by knockout or decision. Almeida shows a potential win by KO at 5.5 (+450) and by points at 6.2 (+525).

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Bettors place faith in Nzechukwu to win overall. Almeida offers higher returns with specific victories, although he's seen as less likely to win outright.