UFC Fight Night: Medina vs Gandra - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

José Medina and Ryan Gandra are set to face off in a cruiserweight bout at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. The fight is part of the undercard for UFC Fight Night, featuring its main event with Brandon Moreno vs. Lone'er Kavanagh.

José Medina, also known as "Chicho," has a professional record of 11 wins and 6 losses. He stands at 183 cm and fights with an orthodox stance. Ryan Gandra, nicknamed "Problema," holds a record of 8 wins and just 1 loss. The Brazilian fighter matches Medina's orthodox stance but boasts a slightly taller frame at 186 cm. Both fighters lack previous notable titles or high-profile fight outcomes, making it tough to predict clear advantage odds between them.

What time is José Medina vs Ryan Gandra fight

Live coverage for the José Medina vs Ryan Gandra main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on Paramount+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	José Medina vs Ryan Gandra Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026	05:00 PM	07:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026	02:00 PM	04:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026	09:00 PM	11:00 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, March 1, 2026	08:00 AM	10:00 AM

The UFC Fight Night will take place on February 28, 2026, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. The event starts at 07:00 PM EST. The main event features Brandon Moreno against Lone'er Kavanagh.

The fight card includes a cruiserweight bout between Medina and Gandra as part of the undercard. This match will consist of three rounds. Note that the ring walk time might change depending on how long the previous fights last.

Fans should check their local start times to ensure they do not miss any action.

Fighters Details

José Medina

Nationality: Bolivia
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 183 cm
Reach: 183 cm
Total Fights: 17
Record: 11 / 6 / 0

Ryan Gandra

Nationality: Brazil
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 186 cm
Reach: 186 cm
Total Fights: 9
Record: 8 / 1 / 0

José Medina is set to face Ryan Gandra in a cruiserweight clash, with no belts or titles on the line.

José Medina, known as "Chicho," has an 11-6 record. With fifteen professional fights, he showcases experience in the ring. Known for his orthodox stance and a moderate reach of 183 cm, Medina's previous opponents lacked significant winning records. This experience could prepare him against a competent fighter like Ryan.

Ryan Gandra stands taller with a reach of 186 cm and holds an 8-1 record. His record indicates strong performance in earlier bouts. Gandra’s past opponents offered more sturdy competition, suggesting readiness to tackle Medina's technical skills in this upcoming bout.

José Medina vs Ryan Gandra Betting Odds

Underdog: Jose Medina : 5.7 (+470)
Favorite: Ryan Gandra : 1.2 (-649)

Method of victory	Jose Medina	Ryan Gandra
By KO/TKO or disqualification	10.0 (+900)	2.4 (+140)
By decision or technical decision	15.0 (+1400)	5.0 (+400)

How and where to watch the José Medina vs Ryan Gandra Fight

You can watch José Medina vs Ryan Gandra via Paramount+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	Paramount+
Canada	Paramount+
UK and Ireland	Paramount+
Australia	Paramount+
India	Paramount+

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