UFC Fight Night 256: How to watch Burns vs. Morales, start time, Vegas lineup, odds, more
The UFC is back in its Las Vegas home base this week with a former title challenger in the main event.
Here's how to watch UFC Fight Night 256 with welterweights at the top of the card.
Broadcast and streaming info
UFC Fight Night 256 has a main card that streams at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The preliminary card streams on ESPN+ at 4 p.m. ET.
Stay tuned to MMA Junkie for additional broadcast details later this week.
Main event: Gilbert Burns
Record: 22-8 MMA, 15-8 UFC
22-8 MMA, 15-8 UFC Opponent: Michael Morales (17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC)
Michael Morales (17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) Division: Welterweight
Welterweight Key wins: Jorge Masvidal, Neil Magny, Stephen Thompson, Tyron WOodley, Demian Maia, Gunnar Nelson, Olivier Aubin-Mercier
Jorge Masvidal, Neil Magny, Stephen Thompson, Tyron WOodley, Demian Maia, Gunnar Nelson, Olivier Aubin-Mercier Misc.: Since he lost a title shot against then-champ Kamaru Usman in 2021, the 38-year-old Brazilian has gone 3-4 and currently has three straight losses – the first skid of his career. Two of those losses happen to have been against now-former champ Belal Muhammad on his way to the title he lost at UFC 315, and Jack Della Maddalena – the man who beat Muhammad to win the title.
Main event: Michael Morales
Record: 17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC
17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC Opponent: Gilbert Burns (22-8 MMA, 15-8 UFC)
Gilbert Burns (22-8 MMA, 15-8 UFC) Division: Welterweight
Welterweight Key wins: Neil Magny, Jake Matthews, Max Griffin, Trevin Giles
Neil Magny, Jake Matthews, Max Griffin, Trevin Giles Misc.: Ecuador-born 25-year-old has rocketed up the charts in a short time since his DWCS win nearly four years ago. He picked up his first bonus when he took out Neil Magny in the first round this past August.
Co-main event: Rodolfo Bellato
Record: 12-2-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC
12-2-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC Opponent: Paul Craig (17-9-1 MMA, 9-9-1 UFC)
Paul Craig (17-9-1 MMA, 9-9-1 UFC) Division: Light heavyweight
Light heavyweight Key wins: Ihor Potieri
Ihor Potieri Misc.: Brazilian will be trying to bounce back from a disappointing draw with Jimmy Crute earlier this year. Before that, he had four straight wins, including for LFA's interim light heavyweight title.
Co-main event: Paul Craig
Record: 17-9-1 MMA, 9-9-1 UFC
17-9-1 MMA, 9-9-1 UFC Opponent: Rodolfo Bellato (12-2-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC)
Rodolfo Bellato (12-2-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) Division: Light heavyweight
Light heavyweight Key wins: Andre Muniz, Nikita Krylov, Jamahal Hill, Mauricio Rua, Magomed Ankalaev
Andre Muniz, Nikita Krylov, Jamahal Hill, Mauricio Rua, Magomed Ankalaev Misc.: It looked like Craig was going to be a problem at middleweight when he debuted there in 2023 with a bonus-winning knockout. But he's dropped three straight and five of six overall and is in dire need of a win.
UFC debut: Matheus Camilo
Record: 9-2
9-2 Opponent: Gabe Green (11-5 MMA, 2-3 UFC)
Gabe Green (11-5 MMA, 2-3 UFC) Division: Lightweight
Lightweight Misc.: 24-year-old Brazilian has stayed busy fighting in respected promotions like Fury FC and brings a six-fight winning streak into his UFC debut.
UFC debut: Yadier del Valle
Record: 8-0
8-0 Opponent: Connor Matthews (7-3 MMA, 0-2 UFC)
Connor Matthews (7-3 MMA, 0-2 UFC) Division: Featherweight
Featherweight Misc.: 28-year-old Cuban had a decision win on DWCS this past October to stay unbeaten. Now he has his first official crack at the UFC.
UFC Fight Night 256 lineup
MAIN CARD (ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET)
Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales
Rodolfo Bellato vs. Paul Craig
Mairon Santos vs. Sodiq Yusuff
Nursulton Ruziboev vs. Dustin Stoltzfus
Melquizael Costa vs. Julian Erosa
Matheus Camilo vs. Gabe Green
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 4 p.m. ET)
Jared Gordon vs. Thiago Moises
Tainara Lisboa vs. Luana Santos
Connor Matthews vs. Yadier del Valle
Denise Gomes vs. Elise Reed
Carlos Hernandez vs. HyunSung Park
Tecia Pennington vs. Luana Pinheiro
UFC Fight Night 256 main card betting odds
Burns +500, Morales -700
Bellato -500, Craig +380
Santos -135, Yusuff +115
Ruziboev -285, Stoltzfus +230
Costa -230, Erosa +190
Camilo -185, Green +155
UFC Fight Night 256 prelim betting odds
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