| Event: | UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane |
| Date: | Sat., Aug. 7, 2021 |
| Start time: | 10:00 PM ET (Main card) 8:00 PM ET (Prelims card) |
| Total Fights: | 2 |
| Main Event: | Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane |
| Venue: | Toyota Center |
| Location: | Houston, Texas, USA |
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the Toyota Center for UFC 265 in Houston, Texas, USA. A heavyweight match between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane is set to headline this event. “Lewis vs. Gane” will take place on Saturday, Aug. 7, in 2 years ago.
On Saturday night, we’ll also watch Amanda Nunes taking on Julianna Pena in an excellent clash. Jose Aldo vs. Pedro Munhoz are targeted for a giant clash that’s also slated to take place at UFC 265. Other announced fights include Michael Chiesa vs. Vicente Luque; and Casey Kenney vs. Yadong Song.
So who is fighting on UFC 265 on August 7th? Let’s take a look!
UFC 265 card
UFC 265 fight card consists of three sections: early prelims, prelims, and the main card. Early prelims showcase new and up-and-coming fighters. The preliminary card usually features four to five fights, ending with an exciting matchup just before the main card begins. The main card features the highly-anticipated fights, including the main event.
“Lewis vs. Gane” is a PPV event, which means prelims and the main card will be streamed exclusively on ESPN+ streaming service. Find out how to watch the full event here.
Here are the bouts announced for UFC 265 thus far in no particular order:
Main event:
- Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane
Full card:
- Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Pena
- Jose Aldo vs. Pedro Munhoz
- Michael Chiesa vs. Vicente Luque
- Casey Kenney vs. Yadong Song
- Tecia Torres vs. Angela Hill
- Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Jessica Penne
- Rafael Fiziev vs. Bobby Green
- Ed Herman vs. Alonzo Menifield
- Drako Rodriguez vs. Vince Morales
- Johnny Munoz Jr. vs. Jamey Simmons
- Manel Kape vs. Ode Osbourne
- Victoria Leonardo vs. Melissa Gatto
Please note, UFC 265 fight card, bout order, and the number of matches subject to change due to unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, but rest assured that Ciryl Gane versus Derrick Lewis will be just one of the highlights on this fun night.
UFC 265 time
While final details are still waiting to be confirmed, the UFC 265 preliminary card is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM on ESPN/ESPN+, and the main ‘Lewis vs. Gane’ card is set to start at 10:00 PM, with the main event beginning around 12:00 AM PM.
All times are in Eastern Time (ET). If you are in a different time zone, click here to find out exact time UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane starts in your local area.
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