Brad Katona and Bekzat Almakhan are set to step into the Octagon for a compelling bantamweight clash on the undercard of UFC 315, taking place in Montreal. Both athletes are aiming to bounce back from recent defeats by securing a victory at the renowned Bell Centre.
Katona holds a professional record of 14 wins, with one victory coming by knockout. In his most recent appearance, he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Jean Matsumoto, a fighter recognized for his strong presence and three knockout finishes. Almakhan, on the other hand, boasts 11 career wins, nine of which were by knockout. His previous bout ended in a decision loss against Umar Nurmagomedov, a performance that nonetheless demonstrated his resilience.
Brad Katona vs Bekzat Almakhan Fight Start Time
Live coverage for the event, including the Brad Katona vs Bekzat Almakhan bout as part of the undercard, is scheduled to commence at 06:00 PM EST, available on ESPN and UFC Fight Pass. Consult the table below to determine the start time in your local region.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Brad Katona vs Bekzat Almakhan Ring Walks (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
UFC 315 is scheduled to take place on May 10, 2025, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The event broadcast is set to start at 6:00 PM EST.
The fight card features a series of exciting matchups. The main event will see Belal Muhammad compete against Jack Della Maddalena. On the undercard, Brad Katona is slated to face Bekzat Almakhan in a bantamweight contest.
It is important to note that the exact start time for each specific fight can vary. This depends heavily on the duration of the preceding fights on the card. Therefore, be prepared for potential adjustments to the estimated ring walk times.
Viewers residing outside of the Eastern Standard Time zone should refer to the provided schedule table to confirm their local start times.
How and Where to Watch the Brad Katona vs Bekzat Almakhan Fight
The Brad Katona vs Bekzat Almakhan fight can be watched via ESPN and UFC Fight Pass.
| Region | Live Stream |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN, UFC Fight Pass |
| Canada | UFC Fight Pass |
| UK and Ireland | UFC Fight Pass |
| Australia | UFC Fight Pass |
| India | UFC Fight Pass |
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Brad Katona vs Bekzat Almakhan Betting Odds
- Underdog: Brad Katona : 2.2 (+125)
- Favorite: Bekzat Almakhan : 1.7 (-146)
| Method of Victory | Brad Katona | Bekzat Almakhan |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 23.0 (+2200) | 5.8 (+475) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.9 (+185) | 2.5 (+150) |
Brad Katona enters the bout as the underdog with odds listed at 2.2 (+125). Bekzat Almakhan is favored to win, carrying odds of 1.7 (-146). Katona`s odds for winning by KO/TKO or disqualification are quite high at 23.0 (+2200), suggesting this is seen as a less likely outcome. Almakhan has more favorable odds for a KO/TKO/DQ victory at 5.8 (+475). For a win by decision, Katona`s odds stand at 2.9 (+185), while Almakhan`s prospects are considered stronger at 2.5 (+150). Based on these figures, Almakhan is the clear favorite, but a decision victory for Katona is not out of the realm of possibility.
Fighter Details
Brad Katona
- Nationality: Canada
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 61.2 kg
- Total Fights: 18
- Record: 14 wins / 4 losses / 0 draws
Bekzat Almakhan
- Nationality: Kazakhstan
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 61.2 kg
- Total Fights: 13
- Record: 11 wins / 2 losses / 0 draws
UFC 315 Full Fight Card
- Belal Muhammad vs Jack Della Maddalena
- Valentina Shevchenko vs Manon Fiorot
- Jose Aldo vs Aiemann Zahabi
- Alexa Grasso vs Natalia Silva
- Mike Malott vs Charlie Radtke
- Jessica Andrade vs Jasmine Jasudavicius
- Modestas Bukauskas vs Ion Cutelaba
- Navajo Stirling vs Ivan Erslan
- Marc-Andre Barriault vs Bruno Silva
- Daniel Santos vs Jeong Yeong Lee
- Brad Katona vs Bekzat Almakhan
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