UFC Fight Night Garcia vs Onama: Preview, fight card, start time, where to watch & more
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UFC Fight Night: Steve Garcia vs David Onama brings exciting action
The UFC returns home to the APEX in Las Vegas this Saturday for another high-energy Fight Night event, headlined by a thrilling featherweight showdown between Steve Garcia and David Onama.
After almost two months away from the APEX, the promotion brings fans a card stacked with emerging contenders and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) alumni eager to make their mark as 2025 winds down.
Garcia and Onama both enter the main event looking to prove they belong among the elite in one of the UFC’s most competitive divisions.
Garcia, known for his relentless pressure and knockout power, will look to extend his momentum against the dynamic and explosive Onama, who remains one of the division’s brightest young prospects. Their clash promises fireworks and could determine which fighter takes the next big step toward the top 15.
Beyond the headline bout, the card features a mix of hungry up-and-comers and proven talents. Heavyweights Waldo Cortes Acosta and Ante Delija square off in a power-packed co-main event, while fan-favorite prospects like Jeremiah Wells, Isaac Dulgarian, and Ketlen Vieira aim to deliver statement wins.
Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+, as the UFC closes out October with a night guaranteed to deliver highlight-reel moments and breakout performances.
UFC Fight Night Steve Garcia vs David Onama: Main card
- Steve Garcia vs David Onama
- Waldo Cortes Acosta vs Ante Delija
- Jeremiah Wells vs Themba Gorimbo
- Isaac Dulgarian vs Yadier del Valle
- Charles Radtke vs Daniel Frunza
UFC Fight Night Steve Garcia vs David Onama: Preliminary card
- Billy Elekana vs Kevin Christian
- Timmy Cuamba vs ChangHo Lee
- Donte Johnson vs Sedriques Dumas
- Ketlen Vieira vs Norma Dumont
- Alice Ardelean vs Montserrat Conejo Ruiz
- Phil Rowe vs Seokhyeon Ko
- Talita Alencar vs Ariane Carnelossi
Steve Garcia vs David Onama
Steve Garcia’s rise in the UFC is a story of perseverance, adaptation, and determination. After enduring a tough stretch on the regional circuit and a rocky start in the UFC lightweight division, where he went 1-2, Garcia made the pivotal decision to drop to featherweight.
That move changed everything. Over the past three years, the 33-year-old Albuquerque native has found his rhythm at 145 pounds, compiling an impressive six-fight winning streak.
Five of those victories came by finish, showcasing his aggressive, high-volume style, and his most recent triumph a dominant decision win over veteran Calvin Kattar in May, proved he can hang with the division’s elite.
David Onama’s path has been equally impressive. The Ugandan-born fighter burst onto the scene as a short-notice replacement, pushing Mason Jones to the limit in his debut before settling into his natural featherweight home. Since then, Onama has gone 6-1, including a four-fight winning streak capped by a gritty performance against Giga Chikadze in April.
Now ranked No. 12 and No. 13, respectively, Garcia and Onama are set for a pivotal clash that could launch the winner into the upper echelon of the featherweight division and possibly into a matchup with a top-10 contender early next year.
Waldo Cortes Acosta vs Ante Delija
Heavyweight contenders Waldo Cortes Acosta and Ante Delija are set to collide in a pivotal Top 10 matchup this Saturday at the UFC APEX, a bout that could play a major role in shaping the upper tier of the division heading into 2026. Both fighters enter with plenty to prove and the kind of explosive styles that promise a high-stakes, action-packed showdown.
For Cortes Acosta, this fight is about redemption and momentum. A proud member of Dana White’s Contender Series Class of 2022, the 34-year-old Dominican heavyweight entered his clash with Sergei Pavlovich earlier this year riding strong momentum, but suffered only the second loss of his professional career in Shanghai.
Now sitting at 7-2, Cortes Acosta is determined to bounce back quickly, showcase his boxing-heavy offense, and reaffirm his standing among the division’s most promising rising names.
Across the Octagon, Ante Delija is wasting no time making his mark in the UFC. After years of success in international promotions, the 26-6 Croatian powerhouse finally debuted inside the Octagon in September, delivering an emphatic first-round knockout of veteran Marcin Tybura. With crisp striking, knockout power, and elite experience, Delija looks to continue his rapid ascent toward title contention.
With the heavyweight landscape shifting following UFC 321, a statement victory here could propel either fighter into a Top 5 opportunity early next year, making this matchup one with major divisional implications and fireworks written all over it.
Date, Time and Venue
| Information | Details |
| Event Name | UFC Fight Night: Steve Garcia vs David Onama |
| Date | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Venue | UFC APEX |
| Capacity | Approximately 1,000 (closed-venue setup) |
| Prelims Start Time (US) | 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT |
| Main Card Start Time (US) | 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT |
| Main Event Cage Walks (US) | Approx. 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT |
| Prelims Start Time (India) | 1:30 AM IST (Sunday, November 2) |
| Main Card Start Time (India) | 4:30 AM IST (Sunday, November 2) |
| Main Event Cage Walks (India) | Approx. 7:00 AM IST (Sunday, November 2) |
| Prelims Start Time (UK) | 8:00 PM GMT (Saturday, November 1) |
| Main Card Start Time (UK) | 11:00 PM GMT (Saturday, November 1) |
| Main Event Cage Walks (UK) | Approx. 1:30 AM GMT (Sunday, November 2) |
| Where to Watch (US) | ESPN+ |
| Where to Watch (UK & Europe) | TNT Sports / UFC Fight Pass |
| Where to Watch (Australia) | Main Event PPV / Kayo Sports / UFC Fight Pass |
Where to watch UFC Fight Night Steve Garcia vs David Onama in India?
UFC Fight Night: Steve Garcia vs David Onama will exclusively air live on Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv in India.
Where to watch around the globe?
To catch all the action of UFC Fight Night Steve Garcia vs David Onama, prelims, and early prelims, tune in to ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass, while the main card will be available on ESPN+ and Disney+.
When and where is UFC Fight Night: Steve Garcia vs David Onama taking place?
UFC Fight Night: Steve Garcia vs David Onama takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The prelims start at 4:00 PM ET, followed by the main card at 7:00 PM ET, live on ESPN+.
How can fans watch UFC Fight Night: Steve Garcia vs David Onama?
Fans in the United States can stream the entire event live on ESPN+. Viewers in the UK and Europe can watch via TNT Sports or UFC Fight Pass, while fans in Australia can tune in through Main Event PPV, Kayo Sports, or UFC Fight Pass.
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