UFC San Antonio 2023: Vera vs. Sandhagen Fight Card, Date, Time in India, Telecast & Live Streaming Info

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to San Antonio for the first time in almost four years with UFC San Antonio 2023: Vera vs. Sandhagen (also known as UFC on ESPN 43), which is headlined by bantamweight contenders.

In the main event, surging No. 4 ranked bantamweight contender Marlon Vera aims for his fifth consecutive win against exciting finisher and No. 5 ranked Cory Sandhagen.

UFC San Antonio 2023 is headlined by bantamweight contenders

In the co-main event, former women's bantamweight champion and current No. 3 ranked Holly Holm battles No. 6 ranked Yana Santos (formerly Kunitskaya).

Also on the main card, Nate Landwehr aims to put on another action-packed bout against Austin Lingo at featherweight after No. 9 ranked women's flyweight contender Andrea Lee battles No. 12 Maycee Barber.

Plus, No. 6 ranked flyweight contender Alex Perez faces No. 9 Manel Kape in a bout guaranteed to delivered fireworks after Dana White's Contender Series signees collide when Chidi Njokuani faces Albert Duraev at middleweight in the main card opener.

Meanwhile, the preliminary card will see the likes of Daniel Pineda, Tucker Lutz, Steven Peterson, Lucas Alexander, Trevin Giles, Preston Parsons, C.J. Vergara, Daniel da Silva, Victor Altamirano and Vinicius Salvador in action.

Here is all you need to know about UFC San Antonio 2023:

Venue, date, timing, telecast & live streaming information

When and where is UFC San Antonio 2023 taking place?

The event takes place on Saturday (March 25) at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. And due to time difference in India, the event will start on in the early hours of Sunday (March 26).

What time does UFC San Antonio 2023 start?

The preliminary card starts at 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT / 8 PM GMT (Saturday, March 25) | 1:30 AM IST (Sunday, March 26).

The main card, meanwhile, starts at 7 PM PM ET / 4 PM PT / 11 PM GMT / (Saturday, March 25) | 4:30 AM IST (Sunday, March 26).

Where and how to watch UFC San Antonio 2023?

The main card will shown live on Sony Sports TEN 2 (English) and Sony Sports TEN 3 (Hindi) with live streaming available on Sony LIV.

UFC San Antonio 2023 Fight Card (Image: UFC Media)

Main Card

1. Bantamweight Bout: Marlon Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen

2. Women's Bantamweight Bout: Holly Holm vs. Yana Santos

3. Featherweight bout: Nate Landwehr vs. Austin Lingo

4. Women's Flyweight Bout: Andrea Lee vs. Maycee Barber

5. Flyweight Bout: Alex Perez vs. Manel Kape

6. Middleweight Bout: Chidi Njokuani vs. Albert Duraev

Preliminary Card

1. Featherweight Bout: Daniel Pineda vs. Tucker Lutz

2. Featherweight Bout: Steven Peterson vs. Lucas Alexander

3. Welterweight Bout: Trevin Giles vs. Preston Parsons

4. Flyweight Bout: C.J. Vergara vs. Daniel da Silva

5. Flyweight Bout: Victor Altamirano vs. Vinicius Salvador

Main Event: Vera vs Sandhagen Preview (Image: UFC Media)

Vera aims to deliver another show-stealing performance in his third consecutive main event. A diverse finisher, he holds spectacular KO victories over Dominick Cruz, Frankie Edgar and Sean O'Malley. Vera now hopes to secure a title shot by becoming the first fighter to knock out Sandhagen.

Former interim bantamweight title challenger Sandhagen is no stranger to highlight-reel performances. Since joining the UFC roster in 2018, he has delivered incredible KO wins against Frankie Edgar, Marlon Moraes and Iuri Alcantara. Sandhagen now looks to halt Vera's momentum and stake his claim for a shot at the belt.

Co-Main Event: Holm vs Santos preview (Image: UFC Media)

Holm intends to start her year with a vintage KO win. Among the greatest women's combat sports athletes of all-time, she holds memorable victories over Ronda Rousey, Megan Anderson and Bethe Correia. Holm now plans to stop her former teammate and defend her spot in the rankings.

Former UFC title challenger Santos looks to secure the biggest win of her career. A talented striker, she has earned notable wins against Ketlen Vieira, Marion Reneau and Lina Lansberg. Santos now has her sights set on cracking the division's Top 5 by finishing Holm.