UFC Fight Night Overeem vs Harris main event start time: When time is UFC on ESPN 9 fight?
UFC Fight Night main event start time: Express Sport brings you everything you need to know about UFC on ESPN 9: Overeem vs Harris.
Following the success of UFC 249 an UFC Fight Night 175: Smith vs Teixeira, the UFC returns this week for their third card since the global coronavirus lockdown. Mixed martial arts' latest offering is another Fight Night card, which features plenty of entertaining fights.
Topping the bill at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena is the long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Alistair Overeem and Walt Harris.
A women's strawweight clash between former title challenger Claudia Gadelha and the supremely-active Angela Hill will serve as the event's co-main event of the evening.
An intriguing featherweight matchup between Dan Ige and Edson Barboza is also on deck, as well as a tasty middleweight matchup between Eryk Anders and Krysztof Jotko.
Here's everything you need to know about the event:
When and where is UFC on ESPN 9 taking place?
UFC on ESPN 9 takes place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida in the early hours of Sunday, May 17.
What channel is UFC on ESPN 9 on?
The main card and the preliminary fights will be shown live on BT Sport 2.
To sign up to BT Sport for UFC Fight Night you can register here.
Alternatively, if you don't have BT Sport, you can watch the prelims on the UFC's Fight Pass service.
What time will UFC on ESPN 9 start?
The preliminary fights will get underway at 6:00pm ET and 3:00pm PT, with the main card kicking off at 9:00pm ET and 6:00pm PT.
What time does UFC on ESPN 9 start in the UK?
The prelims will get underway at 11:00pm GMT on Wednesday, May 13.
What time will UFC on ESPN 9's main card get underway in the UK?
The main card will commence at 02:00am GMT.
What time will UFC on ESPN 9’s main event start?
Overeem and Harris are expected to make their respective walks to the Octagon at around 4:30am GMT (11:30pm ET and 8:30pm PT).
The Octagon walks could be later or earlier than 5:30am depending on whether the preceding fights go the distance or finish early.
Can I watch UFC on ESPN 9 online?
BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the fourth 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
UFC on ESPN 9 Fight Card
Alistair Overeem vs Walt Harris - heavyweight bout
Claudia Gadelha vs Angela Hill - women's strawweight bout
Dan Ige vs Edson Barboza - men's featherweight bout
Eryk Anders vs Krzysztof Jotko - middleweight bout
Song Yadong vs Marlon Vera - men's featherweight bout
Prelims
Matt Brown vs Miguel Baeza - welterweight bout
Anthony Hernandez vs Kevin Holland - middleweight bout
Cortney Casey vs Mara Romero Borella - women's flyweight bout
Darren Elkins vs Nate Landwehr - men's featherweight bout
Rodrigo Nascimento vs Don’Tale Mayes - heavyweight bout
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