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UFC Start Time Today – UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs. Allen Main Card and Prelims Start Time for US, UK, and Australia

Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen Headline UFC Fight Night 262 - Start Time and Where To watch

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The UFC comes back to Vancouver for the seventh time as Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen headline UFC Fight Night 262 at Rogers Arena. The last time it was there was in June 2023. The card also features a co-main event between Mike Malott and Kevin Holland, while Manon Fiorot faces Jasmine Jasudavicius and Marlon Vera meets Aiemann Zahabi in the other bouts.

De Ridder vs. Allen brings together two elite grapplers with very different striking approaches. Brendan Allen (25-7), the orthodox fighter, has built strong experience against southpaws and uses his jab effectively in open stance. His time with striking coach Henri Hooft and now under Mike Valle at VFS Academy has made him far more dangerous on his feet. Allen’s jab often opens space for heavy rear kicks, and combinations can pressure his opponents.

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Reinier de Ridder (21-2), known as “The Dutch Knight,” is a tall and crafty southpaw with a grappling base in judo. Though his striking was once questioned, he has developed a clean jab and a smart use of front teeps and knees. Since joining Sanford MMA, de Ridder has also improved his wrestling, chaining between single and double legs while relying on his length to smother opponents on the mat.

Both fighters excel in transitions and submission setups, so positional control may determine the winner. Allen’s improving top pressure and submission instincts will be tested against de Ridder’s leverage and defensive awareness. This middleweight clash promises to be measured, but patience and ground intelligence could make all the difference.

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Start Time UFC Fight Night 262: De Ridder vs. Allen for US and UK

Here’s when and where you can catch all the action from UFC Fight Night 262.

UFC Fight Night 262 Start Time for US

In the United States, the preliminary card kicks off at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. CT), followed by the main card at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. CT). The headliners, Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen, are expected to walk to the octagon around 10:15 p.m. ET, depending on how long the earlier bouts last.

UFC Fight Night 262 Start Time for UK

For fans in the United Kingdom, the prelims begin at 9 p.m. BST, with the main card starting at 12 a.m. BST on Sunday morning.

Who you got in our #UFCVancouver main event?!

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— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) October 18, 2025

UFC Fight Night 262 Start Time for Australia

Australian fight fans can tune in early on Sunday, October 19, with the prelims beginning at approximately 6 a.m. AEST and the main card following at 9 a.m. AEST.

Where to Watch UFC Fight Night 262: De Ridder vs. Allen?

In the US, the entire card streams live on ESPN+, while UFC Fight Pass offers international access. Fans in the UK can catch the event on TNT Sports or stream it via Discovery+, and those in Australia can watch through Kayo Sports or order on Main Event Pay-Per-View.

UFC Fight Night 262 TV Channel and Streaming for US

TV Channel: ESPN+ (main and prelim cards)
Streaming: ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass

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— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) October 13, 2025

UFC Fight Night 262 TV Channel and Streaming for UK

TV Channel: TNT Sports 1
Streaming: Discovery+, TNT Sports App, TNT Sports Website

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