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UFC 320 Start Time – UFC 320 Prelims and Main Card Start Time for US, UK and Australia, Ankalaev vs. Pereira Main Event Estimated Time

Your complete guide to UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira start times across major global regions.

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A storm is set to hit Las Vegas this Saturday as Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira meet again in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 320. The T-Mobile Arena will host what promises to be one of the year’s most electric light heavyweight bouts.

Their first encounter at UFC 313 in March was a grueling five-round war that ended with Ankalaev claiming victory by unanimous decision. That night, Ankalaev (21-1-1) showed clinical precision and relentless pressure, edging out Pereira (12-3) in a battle that still resonates with fight fans.

⚖️ MAGOMED ANKALAEV (204.5lbs)

⚖️ ALEX PEREIRA (204.5lbs)

THE FIGHT IS OFFICIAL #UFC320 pic.twitter.com/advozkCRUB
— ACD MMA (@acdmma_) October 3, 2025

Ankalaev enters this bout riding a strong wave of momentum, with three straight wins under his belt, including a decisive victory over Johnny Walker in October 2023. Meanwhile, Pereira arrives with a point to prove and a shot at redemption. Pereira has been on a rollercoaster, storming through a five-fight win streak before his March setback and later suffering a knockout loss to Israel Adesanya in April 2023.

This rematch marks both fighters’ second appearances of 2025 and promises not just another fight but a defining moment in their rivalry. At stake is not just the light heavyweight crown but legacy. In the unforgiving octagon of UFC 320, only one will walk away with both victory and vindication.

Magomed Ankalaev is the third fighter from Dagestan to win a UFC title along with Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev 🏆

They have a combined MMA record of 77-2-1 (1NC) 🤯

DOMINANCE 🔥 #UFC320 pic.twitter.com/05AcT0L1FD
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 30, 2025

Start Time UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira for US, UK and Australia

The Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira fight card will feature 14 bouts and kicks off at 6 p.m. ET (11 p.m. BST / 9 a.m. AEDT Sunday) on Saturday, October 4, 2025, beginning with the early prelims. The much-anticipated main event between Ankalaev and Pereira is expected to hit the octagon around 12:25 a.m. ET (5:25 a.m. BST / 3:25 p.m. AEDT), though these times are estimated and can vary, depending on previous matches.

UFC 320 Start Time for US

The UFC 320 fight card will begin at 6 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Saturday, October 4, 2025, with early prelims setting the stage for the night.

UFC 320 Start Time for UK

Fans in the United Kingdom can catch the action starting at 11 p.m. British Summer Time (BST) on Saturday, October 4, 2025, with prelims building up to the main event after midnight.

Alex Pereira has broken some impressive streaks in MMA.

Can he do it against Magomed Ankalaev? pic.twitter.com/1pyWKd5aUw
— MMA On Point (@OnPointMMA) October 3, 2025

UFC 320 Start Time for Australia

In Australia, UFC 320 will start at 9 a.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) on Sunday, October 5, 2025, with early prelims kicking off the fight card ahead of the headline bout.

Where to Watch UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira?

The main card for Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira will be available exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV). Preliminary fights will also be broadcast live on ESPN, with additional streaming options on ESPN+ and Disney+. And, the early prelims will be available to stream on ESPN+ and Disney+.

Magomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira 2… who you got?! #UFC320

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— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) October 4, 2025

UFC 320 TV Channel and Streaming for US

Early prelims: ESPN+ and Disney+
Prelims: ESPN; ESPN+ and Disney+
Main card: ESPN+ Pay-Per-View (PPV)

UFC 320 TV Channel and Streaming for UK

According to reports, TNT Sports 1 will broadcast the UFC 320 main card and preliminary bouts live in the UK.

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