UFC 244 fight card and start time: Who is fighting on Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz card?
Express Sport brings you everything you need to know about UFC 244: Masvidal vs Diaz.
Early on Sunday morning, the UFC will host its annual card at Madison Square Garden.
Headlining the blockbuster event at MSG is a fan-friendly fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz.
Masvidal and Diaz’s welterweight showdown will be for the ‘Baddest Motherf****r’ in the Game’ belt, which has been shortened to the BMF title.
The BMF belt is a one-off title the UFC has created due to the fan interest in the contest and will be presented to the victor by WWE legend The Rock.
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UFC 244’s co-main event of the evening features another barnburner, which comes in the form of a middleweight match-up between 185lb and 170lb title challengers Kelvin Gastelum and Darren Till.
Also on the card is a welterweight clash between Stephen Thompson and Vincente Luque.
Former interim lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee will also be in action at MSG, taking on the undefeated Gregor Gillespie.
From top to bottom, UFC 244 is jammed packed with entertaining fights, making it a must-watch card: Here’s everything you need to know about the event:
Jorge Masvidal explains how he plans to beat Nate Diaz at UFC 244
When and where is UFC 244 taking place?
UFC 244 takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, early on Sunday, November 2.
What channel is UFC 244 on?
The main card and the preliminary fights will be shown live on BT Sport 1.
Alternatively, if you don't have BT Sport, you can watch the prelims on the UFC's Fight Pass service.
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What time will UFC 244 start?
The preliminary fights will get underway at 6:30pm ET and 3:30pm PT, with the main card kicking off at 10pm ET and 7pm PT.
What time does UFC 244 start in the UK?
The prelims will get underway at 10:30pm BST on Saturday, November 2.
What time will UFC 244’s main card get underway in the UK?
The main card will commence at 2:00am BST.
What time will UFC 244’s main event start?
Masvidal and Diaz are expected to make their respective walks to the Octagon at around 4:30am BST (12:30pm ET and 9:30pm PT).
The Octagon walks could be later or earlier than 4:30am depending on how long the preceding fights go the distance or finish early.
Can I watch UFC 244 online?
BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the eleventh pay-per-view card of the year through their laptop or mobile device via the BT Sport App.
The preliminary fights will be available to watch on the UFC’s Fight Pass service.
Fight Pass is available to download or to stream at www.ufcfightpass.com
Jorge Masvidal explains how he plans to beat Nate Diaz at UFC 244
UFC 244 fight card
Main Card
Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz - welterweight bout
Kelvin Gastelum vs Darren Till - middleweight bout
Stephen Thompson vs Vicente Luque - welterweight bout
Kevin Lee vs Gregor Gillespie - lightweight bout
Derrick Lewis vs Blagoy Ivanov - heavyweight bout
Prelims
Andrei Arlovski vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik - heavyweight bout
Corey Anderson vs Johnny Walker- light-heavyweight bout
Shane Burgos vs Makwan Amirkhani - men’s featherweight bout
Fight Pass Prelims
Brad Tavares vs Edmen Shahbazyan - middleweight bout
Julio Arce vs Hakeem Dawodu - men’s featherweight bout
Jennifer Maia vs Katlyn Chookagian - women’s flyweight bout
Lyman Good vs Chance Rencountre - welterweight bout