The fight card for UFC Vegas 116 has been finalized, with the event scheduled for next weekend. The preliminary card begins at 00:00 Moscow time, followed by the main card at 03:00 MSK. The post invites fans to indicate whether they plan to stay up for the event, watch only the main event, or skip it entirely. No specific fights or matchups were detailed in the announcement. The late-night timing presents a viewing challenge for fans in the Moscow timezone.
UFC Vegas 116 has been locked in for April 26, with organizers confirming the full card schedule ahead of next weekend's event at the UFC's Apex facility in Las Vegas.
For fans tuning in from Russia and surrounding regions, the timing presents a familiar late-night challenge. The preliminary card gets underway at midnight Moscow time, with the main card following at 03:00 MSK. Those committed to watching the full show from the Russian timezone will need to set their alarms well into the early hours of the morning.
Why it matters
- UFC Vegas 116 is one week out, giving fans little time to arrange viewing plans around the difficult timezone window
- The midnight start for prelims and 03:00 MSK main card mirrors the scheduling challenge Russian fans routinely face for North American events
- No specific bouts have been highlighted in the official announcement, leaving the card's drawing power undefined ahead of the show
No individual matchups were detailed in the scheduling announcement, meaning the event's competitive stakes remain to be assessed as the card fills out publicly in the coming days.
