After per week off, the UFC is again for its newest go to to the “Metropolis of Lights” with ranked lightweights on the high of the lineup.

Right here’s find out how to watch UFC Combat Night time 243 with 155-pounders within the headlining spot, plus middleweights within the co-feature in Paris.

Broadcast and streaming data

John Gooden, Dominick Cruz, Michael Bisping

UFC Combat Night time 243 has a fundamental card that begins at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The preliminary card streams on ESPN+ at midday ET.

Veteran broadcaster Karyn Bryant serves as desk anchor and host at UFC Combat Night time 243.

Former mild heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith and retired light-weight veteran Paul Felder be part of her as analysts on the desk for pre-fight protection.

UFC Corridor of Famer Michael Bisping joins Bryant and Smith on the desk for post-fight protection.

Longtime UFC correspondent Heidi Androl will conduct pre and post-fight interviews backstage with among the athletes on the UFC Combat Night time 243 card, in addition to report extra real-time updates for the occasion.

John Gooden will function the main man on the mic from cageside at UFC Combat Night time 243.

He’ll command play-by-play and be joined within the sales space by retired former middleweight champion and UFC Corridor of Famer Bisping, in addition to Felder.

(Mike Bohn, MMA Junkie)

Foremost occasion: Renato Moicano

Apr 13, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Renato Moicano (blue gloves) fights Jalin Turner (purple gloves) throughout UFC 300 at T-Cell Area. Obligatory Credit score: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports activities

Report: 19-5-1 MMA, 11-5 UFC
Opponent: Benoit Saint Denis (13-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC)
Division: Light-weight
Key wins: Jalin Turner, Drew Dober, Brad Riddell, Alexander Hernandez, Cub Swanson, Calvin Kattar
Misc.: Moicano, a Brazilian who trains at American Prime Crew in Florida, has not fought outdoors the U.S. since simply earlier than the pandemic – a 44-second submission of Damir Hadzovic in Brazil.

Foremost occasion: Benoit Saint Denis

Nov 11, 2023; New York, NY, USA; Matt Frevola (purple gloves) fights Benoit Saint Denis (blue gloves) throughout UFC 295 at Madison Sq. Backyard. Obligatory Credit score: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports activities

Report: 13-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC
Opponent: Renato Moicano (19-5-1 MMA, 11-5 UFC)
Division: Light-weight
Key wins: Matt Frevola, Thiago Moises, Ismael Bonfim, Gabriel Miranda
Misc.: That is Saint Denis’ favourite time of yr: UFC Paris week. The promotion’s first two visits to his capital metropolis resulted in $50,000 stoppage bonuses for him.

Co-main occasion: Brendan Allen

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 06: (L-R) Brendan Allen punches Chris Curtis in a middleweight battle throughout the UFC Combat Night time occasion at UFC APEX on April 06, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photograph by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC by way of Getty Pictures)

Report: 24-5 MMA, 12-2 UFC
Opponent: Nassourdine Imavov (14-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Key wins: Chris Curtis, Paul Craig, Bruno Silva,
Misc.: Allen has been an RNC machine throughout his present streak. 5 of his seven straight wins have been by rear-naked chokes, together with three for $50,000 bonuses.

Co-main occasion: Nassourdine Imavov

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 03: (L-R) Nassourdine Imavov of Russia punches Roman Dolidze of Georgia in a middleweight battle throughout the UFC Combat Night time occasion at UFC APEX on February 03, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photograph by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC by way of Getty Pictures)

Report: 14-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC
Opponent: Brendan Allen (24-5 MMA, 12-2 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Key wins: Jared Cannonier, Roman Dolidze, Joaquin Buckley, Edmen Shahbazyan
Misc.: It’s a house recreation for Russia’s Imavov, who lives and trains in France. Remarkably, Imavov has been favored towards eight straight opponents (together with a bout with Kelvin Gastelum that was canceled twice) – and three have been future champions or former or future title challengers.

UFC debut: Ivan Erslan

Report: 14-3
Opponent: Ion Cutelaba (17-10-1 MMA, 6-9-1 UFC)
Division: Gentle heavyweight
Misc.: 32-year-old Croatian has 11 of his 14 wins by stoppage.

UFC Combat Night time 243 fundamental card betting odds

Sep 2, 2023; Paris, France; William Gomis (purple gloves) fights Yanis Ghemmouri (blue gloves) throughout UFC Combat Night time at Accor Area. Obligatory Credit score: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports activities

• Renato Moicano (+220) vs. Benoit Saint Denis (-270)
• Brendan Allen (+175) vs. Nassourdine Imavov (-210)
• Joanderson Brito (-260) vs. William Gomis (+210)
• Bryan Battle (-150) vs. Kevin Jousset (+125)
• Morgan Charriere (-550) vs. Gabriel Miranda (+400)
• Matt Frevola (-125) vs. Fares Ziam (+105)

UFC Combat Night time 243 prelim betting odds

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 01: Ailin Perez of Argentina celebrates defeating Joselyne Edwards of Panama of their bantamweight bout throughout UFC 302 at Prudential Middle on June 01, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photograph by Luke Hales/Getty Pictures)

• Ion Cutelaba (-125) vs. Ivan Erslan (+105)
• Da Woon Jung (+350) vs. Oumar Sy (-450)
• Ludovit Klein (-700) vs. Roosevelt Roberts (+500)
• Taylor Lapilus (-355) vs. Vince Morales (+280)
• Ailin Perez (-260) vs. Darya Zheleznyakova (+210)
• Victor Altamirano (+115) vs. Daniel Barez (-145)
• Jacqueline Cavalcanti (-195) vs. Nora Cornolle (+155)
• Chris Duncan (+160) vs. Bolaji Oki (-190)

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