Get ready for a compelling bantamweight showdown at UFC 315 in Montreal as Brad Katona faces off against Bekzat Almakhan. Both fighters are looking to bounce back into the win column after suffering recent defeats, aiming for a crucial victory at the Bell Centre.
Brad Katona enters the Octagon with a professional record of 14 wins, including one knockout. His most recent outing resulted in a unanimous decision loss to Jean Matsumoto. Bekzat Almakhan holds 11 professional victories, with an impressive nine coming by knockout. He previously lost a decision bout to Umar Nurmagomedov, demonstrating his resilience.
Start Time Information
The live broadcast for the Brad Katona vs Bekzat Almakhan fight, part of the UFC 315 undercard, is expected to begin as part of the main card coverage. The main card is scheduled to start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN and UFC Fight Pass. Use the table below to find the approximate 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 main event features Belal Muhammad vs Jack Della Maddalena, with the Katona vs Almakhan bout positioned on the undercard leading into the main portion of the event.
Please note that the exact start time for each individual fight can vary depending on the duration of the preceding matches on the card. Be prepared for potential adjustments to the estimated ring walk times.
How to Watch
You can stream the Brad Katona vs Bekzat Almakhan fight, along with the rest of the UFC 315 event, on ESPN and UFC Fight Pass, depending on your location. Refer to the table below for regional viewing options:
| Region | Live-streaming Platform(s) |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN, UFC Fight Pass |
| Canada | UFC Fight Pass |
| UK and Ireland | UFC Fight Pass |
| Australia | UFC Fight Pass |
| India | UFC Fight Pass |
Betting Odds
As of the latest available information, Bekzat Almakhan is favored in this matchup with odds of 1.7 (-146), while Brad Katona is the underdog at 2.2 (+125).
| 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) |
These odds suggest that a knockout victory is considered less likely for Katona (23.0) compared to Almakhan (5.8). Almakhan also has slightly better odds for a win by decision (2.5) than Katona (2.9).
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
Here is the complete fight card announced for UFC 315:
- Belal Muhammad vs Jack Della Maddalena (Welterweight)
- Valentina Shevchenko vs Manon Fiorot (Women`s Flyweight)
- Jose Aldo vs Aiemann Zahabi (Bantamweight)
- Alexa Grasso vs Natalia Silva (Women`s Flyweight)
- Mike Malott vs Charlie Radtke (Welterweight)
- Jessica Andrade vs Jasmine Jasudavicius (Women`s Flyweight)
- Modestas Bukauskas vs Ion Cutelaba (Light Heavyweight)
- Navajo Stirling vs Ivan Erslan (Light Heavyweight)
- Marc-Andre Barriault vs Bruno Silva (Middleweight)
- Daniel Santos vs Jeong Yeong Lee (Bantamweight)
- Brad Katona vs Bekzat Almakhan (Bantamweight)
