UFC 244 start time: What times does Masvidal vs Diaz start? How can I live stream it?
Express Sport brings you everything you need to know about UFC 244: Masvidal vs Diaz, including what time the card starts and how to watch it online.
UFC 244: Nate Diaz previews fight against Jorge Masvida
The UFC hosts its 11th pay-per-view card of an action-filled 2019 early on Sunday morning.
Topping the bill the card at Madison Square Garden in New York City is one of the most eagerly-anticipated fights in recent history.
UFC veterans and fan favourites Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz will slug it out in a welterweight showdown, with the winner receiving the ‘Baddest Motherf****r’ in the Game’ belt.
A one-off title the UFC brass has created due to the immense fan interest in the contest, the BMF title will be presented to the winner by WWE legend The Rock.
Masvidal vs Diaz LIVE: UFC 244 results, live stream info and updates
UFC 244’s co-main event is just as thrilling as the showpiece bout of the evening, with Darren Till making his middleweight debut against recent 185lb title challenger Kelvin Gastelum.
Also on deck is a tasty welterweight bout between Stephen Thompson and Vincente Luque, as well as an interesting lightweight showdown between Kevin Lee and the undefeated Gregor Gillespie.
UFC 244 is without a doubt the biggest card of the year, making it a must-watch.
Here’s everything you need to know about the event:
What is the BMF title and why is The Rock presenting it?
UFC 244 purses: How much will Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal earn?
When and where is UFC 244 taking place?
UFC 244 takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York, 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.
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 5:30am 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 eighth pay-per-view card of the year through their mobile device via the BT Sport App.
The preliminary fights will be available to watch on the UFC’s Fight Pass service.
UFC 244 fight 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