UFC Fight Night returns to Las Vegas this week with an interesting main event between flyweights Brandon Royval and Tatsuro Taira. This bout, set for October 12, at the UFC Apex, promises high-energy action as both fighters aim to make a statement in the division. Royval, a former title challenger, will bring his experience and resilience against Taira, an undefeated prospect looking to rise through the ranks.
The event also includes a middleweight clash between Brad Tavares and Park Jun-yong, which was originally scheduled for July but rescheduled for this card. Here’s all you need to know about UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira.
When to Watch
The event will take place on Saturday, October 12, with the main card starting at 7 p.m. ET. Expect Royval and Taira to make their cagewalks around 10 p.m. ET, though times may vary depending on the event’s pace.
How to Watch
U.S. fans can stream the event live on ESPN+. This high-stakes matchup, along with a stacked card, will keep UFC fans on the edge of their seats.
The Fight Card
Main Card – 7 p.m. EST on ESPN+:
- Flyweight: Brandon Royval vs. Tatsuro Taira
- Middleweight: Brad Tavares vs. Park Jun-yong
- Welterweight: Chidi Njokuani vs. Jared Gooden
- Lightweight: Grant Dawson vs. Rafa García
- Welterweight: Daniel Rodriguez vs. Alex Morono
- Middleweight: Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Josh Fremd
- Flyweight: C.J. Vergara vs. Ramazan Temirov
- Featherweight: Jonathan Pearce vs. Pat Sabatini
- Welterweight: Themba Gorimbo vs. Niko Price
- Heavyweight: Junior Tafa vs. Sean Sharaf
- Women’s Strawweight: Julia Polastri vs. Cory McKenna
- Bantamweight: Daniel Argueta vs. Cody Haddon
- Flyweight: Clayton Carpenter vs. Lucas Rocha
Preliminary Card – 4 p.m. EST on ESPN+:
Don’t miss UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira live from Las Vegas. Stream it on ESPN+ this Saturday.