UFC Vancouver de Ridder vs Allen: Live streaming, TV channel, start time & where to watch

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Published at :October 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM

Modified at :October 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM

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UFC Vancouver de Ridder vs Allen is a stacked fight card

The UFC is back in Canada, and this time it’s Vancouver’s turn to host the action once again. Just over two years after welcoming the promotion’s first post-pandemic event north of the border, the city’s iconic Rogers Arena will roar to life this weekend for UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs Allen.

Headlining the card is a crucial middleweight clash between former ONE Championship double champion Reinier de Ridder and rising contender Brendan Allen. Both men are known for their slick submission skills and aggressive grappling, promising a main event that could have major implications for the division’s future.

The rest of the card is stacked with fan-friendly matchups and plenty of Canadian flavor. Seven homegrown fighters are set to compete, including Mike Malott, Aiemann Zahabi, and Charles Jourdain, all looking to deliver memorable performances in front of a fired-up hometown crowd.

🤳 Taking it all in! @DiegoLopesMMA took a trip through the beautiful city of Vancouver! #UFCVancouver 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/c22qAbTG3I
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) October 17, 2025

With names like Kevin Holland, Marlon Vera, and Manon Fiorot also featured, the Vancouver card is shaping up to be one of the most exciting Fight Nights of the year. From high-stakes showdowns to breakout opportunities, this event has all the ingredients for a thrilling night of MMA action live on ESPN+.

UFC Vancouver De Ridder vs Allen: Main card

Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen
Kevin Holland vs Mike Malott
Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi
Manon Fiorot vs Jasmine Jasudavicius
Cody Gibson vs Aoriqileng
Kyle Nelson vs Matt Frevola

UFC Vancouver De Ridder vs Allen: Preliminary card

Charles Jourdain vs Davey Grant
Bruno Silva vs HyunSung Park
Danny Barlow vs Djorden Santos
Kyle Prepolec vs Drew Dober
Stephanie Luciano vs Ravena Oliveira
Azamat Bekoev vs Yousri Belgaroui
Melissa Croden vs Tainara Lisboa

UFC Vancouver De Ridder vs Allen Timings & Telecast Details

Country/Region	Time and Date (October 18–19)	Telecast
United States (ET)	Prelims: 4:00 PMMain Card: 7:00 PMMain Event: ~9:30 PM	ESPN+ (Prelims & Main Card)
United States (PT)	Prelims: 1:00 PMMain Card: 4:00 PMMain Event: ~6:30 PM	ESPN+
Alaska (AKDT)	Prelims: 12:00 PMMain Card: 3:00 PMMain Event: ~5:30 PM	ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass
Hawaii (HST)	Prelims: 10:00 AMMain Card: 1:00 PMMain Event: ~3:30 PM	ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass
Puerto Rico (AST)	Prelims: 4:00 PMMain Card: 7:00 PMMain Event: ~9:30 PM	ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass
Canada (ET)	Prelims: 4:00 PMMain Card: 7:00 PMMain Event: ~9:30 PM	TSN, RDS (French), UFC Fight Pass
Mexico (CDT)	Prelims: 3:00 PMMain Card: 6:00 PMMain Event: ~8:30 PM	Fox Sports / UFC Fight Pass / ESPN+
United Kingdom & Ireland (BST)	Prelims: 9:00 PM (Oct 18)Main Card: 12:00 AM (Oct 19)Main Event: ~2:30 AM (Oct 19)	TNT Sports / Discovery+ / UFC Fight Pass
France (CEST)	Prelims: 10:00 PM (Oct 18)Main Card: 1:00 AM (Oct 19)Main Event: ~3:30 AM (Oct 19)	RMC Sport / UFC Fight Pass
Saudi Arabia (AST)	Prelims: 11:00 PM (Oct 18)Main Card: 2:00 AM (Oct 19)Main Event: ~4:30 AM (Oct 19)	UFC Arabia / UFC Fight Pass
India (IST)	Prelims: 1:30 AM (Oct 19)Main Card: 4:30 AM (Oct 19)Main Event: ~7:00 AM (Oct 19)	Sony Sports Network / SonyLiv / UFC Fight Pass
Australia (AEST)	Prelims: 7:00 AM (Oct 19)Main Card: 10:00 AM (Oct 19)Main Event: ~12:30 PM (Oct 19)	Main Event via Kayo & Foxtel / UFC Fight Pass
Japan (JST)	Prelims: 5:00 AM (Oct 19)Main Card: 8:00 AM (Oct 19)Main Event: ~10:30 AM (Oct 19)	UFC Fight Pass
Philippines (PHT)	Prelims: 4:00 AM (Oct 19)Main Card: 7:00 AM (Oct 19)Main Event: ~9:30 AM (Oct 19)	Premier Sports / UFC Fight Pass
New Zealand (NZDT)	Prelims: 9:00 AM (Oct 19)Main Card: 12:00 PM (Oct 19)Main Event: ~2:30 PM (Oct 19)	Sky Arena / UFC Fight Pass

When and where is UFC Vancouver taking place?

UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs Allen will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

How can fans watch UFC Vancouver live?

Fans in the United States can stream the full event live on ESPN+, while viewers in the UK and Europe can tune in via UFC Fight Pass or TNT Sports. Australian fans can catch the action on Main Event PPV, Kayo Sports, or UFC Fight Pass.

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