UFC Vegas 81: Yussuf vs. Barboza Fight Card, Date, Start Time in India, Telecast & Live Streaming Info

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues it's action at the Apex this weekend with UFC Vegas 81: Yussuf vs. Barboza (also known as UFC Fight Night 230 or UFC on ESPN+ 88) which is headlined by a critical featherweight contender's bout.

In the main event, featherweights clash as No. 11 ranked Sodiq Yusuff and No. 13 ranked Edson Barboza go head-to-head, while a flyweight bout in the co-main event sees No. 9 ranked women's flyweight Jennifer Maia take on No. 11 ranked Viviane Araujo.

Also on the main card, grappler Andre Petroski meets striker Michel Pereira in a middleweight bout, while a highly competitive matchup in the bantamweight division will see No. 13 contender Jonathan Martinez take on No. 14 ranked Adrian Yanez.

Plus, flyweights Edgar Chairez and Daniel Lacerda meet again for three five-minute rounds, while Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) bantamweight prospects Christian Rodriguez and Cameron Saaiman are set to deliver fireworks in the main card opener.

In the prelims, Darren Elkins collides with TJ Brown at featherweight after bantamweights look to make a statement as Muay Thai specialist Tainara Lisboa faces UFC newcomer Ravena Oliviera.

Meanwhile the always exciting Terrance McKinney welcomes highly touted prospect Brendon Marotte for his UFC debut in the lightweight division after Irina Alekseeva takes on Melissa Dixon in a bantamweight contest.

The UFC Vegas 81 preliminary card will also see the likes of Chris Gutierrez, Alateng Heili, Ashley Yoder and Emily Ducote in action. Here is all you need to know about UFC Vegas 81 from card, date, start time in IST & live streaming information:

When and where is UFC Vegas 81 taking place?

The event takes place on Saturday (October 14) at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas. And due to time difference in India, the event will start in the early hours of Sunday (October 15).

What time does UFC Vegas 81 start?

The preliminary card starts at 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT / 8 PM GMT (Saturday, October 14) | 1:30 AM IST (Sunday, October 15). The main card, meanwhile, starts at 7 PM PM ET / 4 PM PT / 11 PM GMT (Saturday, October 14) | 4:30 AM IST (Sunday, October 15).

Where and how to watch UFC Vegas 81?

The main card of UFC Vegas 81 will be shown live on Sony Sports TEN 2 channels and live streamed via Sony LIV app or website with a premium subscription in India. Meanwhile, the entire card will be available on ESPN+ in the United States.

UFC Vegas 81 Fight Card

UFC Vegas 81 Main Card
1. Featherweight Bout: Sodiq Yusuff vs. Edson Barboza
2. Women's Flyweight Bout: Jennifer Maia vs. Viviane Araujo
3. Bantamweight Bout: Jonathan Martinez vs. Adrian Yanez
4. Middleweight Bout: Michel Pereira vs. Andre Petroski
5. Flyweight Bout: Edgar Chairez vs. Daniel Lacerda
6. Bantamweight Bout: Cameron Saaiman vs. Christian Rodriguez

UFC Vegas 81 Preliminary Card
1. Featherweight Bout: Darren Elkins vs. T.J. Brown
2. Women's Bantamweight Bout: Tainara Lisboa vs. Ravena Oliveira
3. Lightweight Bout: Terrance McKinney vs. Brendan Marotte
4. Women's Bantamweight Bout: Irina Alekseeva vs. Melissa Dixon
5. Bantamweight Bout: Chris Gutierrez vs. Alateng Heili
6. Women's Strawweight Bout: Ashley Yoder vs. Emily Ducote