Zuffa Boxing 03 Ajagba vs Martin Preview: Match card, start time, where to watch & more
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Heavyweight action to serve as the main event for Zuffa Boxing 03.
The heavyweight spotlight returns to Las Vegas this weekend as Zuffa Boxing 3: Ajagba vs Martin delivers another compact but meaningful fight night from the UFC Apex.
Set for Sunday, February 15, 2026, the card continues Zuffa Boxing’s push to establish itself as a serious player in the combat sports landscape, blending recognizable names with developmental matchups that carry real stakes.
Headlining the event is a heavyweight clash between knockout artist Efe Ajagba and former world champion Charles Martin. For Ajagba, this bout represents another opportunity to reinforce his standing among the division’s most dangerous punchers, while Martin enters looking to prove he remains a relevant threat against elite-level opposition.
The action takes place at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, with the entire event streaming live on Paramount+. The prelims are scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. ET, with the main card set for a 9:00 p.m. PT start.
Beyond the main event, the card offers intriguing depth. The main card features Umar Dzambekov vs Ahmed Elbiali at 175 pounds and Abel Mejia vs Jaybrio Pe Benito at 135 pounds, while the prelims showcase a full slate of middleweight and bantamweight contests designed to spotlight emerging talent.
With heavyweight implications at the top and developmental intrigue throughout, Zuffa Boxing 3 promises a focused, high-impact night of boxing from Las Vegas.
Zuffa Boxing 03: Main card
- Heavyweight: Efe Ajagba vs Charles Martin
- 175 lbs.: Umar Dzambekov vs Ahmed Elbiali
- 135 lbs.: Abel Mejia vs Jaybrio Pe Benito
Zuffa Boxing 03: Preliminary card
- 160 lbs.: Leonardo Ruiz vs Casey Streeter
- 160 lbs.: Antonio Woods vs Mark Beuke
- 135 lbs.: Oswaldo Molina vs Joshua Clark
- 126 lbs.: Emiliano Alvarado vs Devin Gantt
- 135 lbs.: Dariial Kuchmenov vs Jorge Lagunas Valencia
Zuffa Boxing 03 Timings & Telecast Details
| Country / Region | Local Time & Date | Prelims Start | Main Card | Telecast |
| United States (ET) | Sun, Feb 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM ET | 9:00 PM ET | Paramount+ |
| United States (CT) | Sun, Feb 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM CT | 8:00 PM CT | Paramount+ |
| United States (PT) | Sun, Feb 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM PT | 6:00 PM PT | Paramount+ |
| Alaska (AKST) | Sun, Feb 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM AKST | 5:00 PM AKST | Paramount+ |
| Hawaii (HST) | Sun, Feb 15, 2026 | 1:00 PM HST | 4:00 PM HST | Paramount+ |
| Canada (ET) | Sun, Feb 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM ET | 9:00 PM ET | Paramount+ |
| United Kingdom & Ireland (GMT) | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | 11:00 PM GMT | 2:00 AM GMT | Zuffa & UFC’s YouTube channel |
| France (CET) | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | 12:00 AM CET | 3:00 AM CET | Zuffa & UFC’s YouTube channel |
| Saudi Arabia (AST) | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | 2:00 AM AST | 5:00 AM AST | Zuffa & UFC’s YouTube channel (likely) |
| India (IST) | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | 4:30 AM IST | 7:30 AM IST | Zuffa & UFC’s YouTube channel |
| Bangladesh (BST) | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | 5:00 AM BST | 8:00 AM BST | Zuffa & UFC’s YouTube channel |
| Japan (JST) | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | 7:00 AM JST | 10:00 AM JST | Zuffa & UFC’s YouTube channel |
| Mexico (CST) | Sun, Feb 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM CST | Paramount+ |
| Brazil (BRT) | Sun, Feb 15, 2026 | 8:00 PM BRT | 11:00 PM BRT | Paramount+ |
| Australia (AEST) | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | 9:00 AM AEST | 12:00 PM AEST | Likely PPV via Kayo Sports |
| Australia (AEDT) | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM AEDT | 1:00 PM AEDT | Likely PPV via Kayo Sports |
When is Zuffa Boxing 03: Ajagba vs Martin?
The event takes place on Sunday, February 15, 2026, live from the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What time does the card start?
The preliminary card begins at 6:00 p.m. ET, while the main card is scheduled to start at 9:00 p.m. PT.
How can I watch Zuffa Boxing 03?
Zuffa Boxing 03 will stream live exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S, with full coverage of both the preliminary and main card bouts.
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