When does UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje start?
The provider lists the event start as Oct 23, 5:00 PM CDT. This is the listed event start, rather than a guaranteed walkout time for the main event. Fight lengths and changes to the card can move individual bout times.
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Open the full event card ↗ or download a calendar reminder.
The main event
Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier is the main matchup identified in the supplied card.
Use the side-by-side comparison to examine reach, stance, striking volume, takedowns and average fight time. These are historical profile statistics, not a prediction of how the fight will unfold. Overall MMA records may include competition outside the UFC.
Where to watch
A verified broadcast listing has not been supplied for this event. Check the official UFC event listing for availability in your region before making viewing plans.
Bout order and matchup research
The card below uses the provider’s current order and excludes bouts marked cancelled or postponed. A numbered card position is a supplied listing, not a guaranteed running order. Open a matchup for the tale of the tape, completed fight totals and round-by-round figures when those data are available.
Robert Whittaker
Jared Cannonier
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Justin Gaethje
Magomed Ankalaev
Ion Cutelaba
Tai Tuivasa
Stefan Struve
Phil Hawes
Jacob Malkoun
Alexander Volkov
Walt Harris
Lauren Murphy
Liliya Shakirova
Casey Kenney
Nathaniel Wood
Shavkat Rakhmonov
Alex Oliveira
Da Woon Jung
Sam Alvey
Miranda Maverick
Liana Jojua
Joel Alvarez
Alexander Yakovlev
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