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UFC 265 will be one of the most exciting events as fans will witness the coronation of a new UFC interim heavyweight champion between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane. The winner of this bout will eventually get a UFC heavyweight title shot.

‘The Black Beast’ is coming off a spectacular TKO victory over Curtis Blaydes at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis. Including this victory, Lewis is now on a four-fight win streak. Meanwhile, ‘Bon Gamin’ is undefeated (9-0) and is stepping inside the octagon after a magnificent unanimous decision victory over Alexander Volkov at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov.

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Both fighters will aim to extend their unbeaten runs and secure a fight against the current UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

The UFC 265 fight card also has several other exciting match-ups. A bantamweight clash between Jose Aldo and Pedro Munhoz will serve as the co-main event. Michael Chiesa and Vicente Luque will clash in a thrilling welterweight bout.

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UFC 265: Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane time in the US, Canada, and the UK

The pay-per-view event will take place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, USA on Saturday, August 7, 2021. For fans in the USA and Canada, UFC 265 will begin at 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT as the early prelims start. Meanwhile, the prelims will begin at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT and the main card will begin somewhere around 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT.

For fans in the UK, the preliminary card will begin at 1 am BST on Sunday, August 8, 2021. UK viewers can expect the main card to begin around 3 am BST.

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Date and timings for viewers around the globe

France: Main card will start at 4 am CEST on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

Brazil: Main card will start at 11 pm Brasilia Standard Time on Saturday, August 7, 2021.

India: Main card will start at 7:30 am IST on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

United Arab Emirates: Main card will start at 6 am UAE time on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

Australia: Main card will start at 12 pm AEST on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

Germany: Main card will start at 4 am CEST on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

New Zealand: Main card will star at 2 pm NZST on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

Where to watch the event live in your region?

In the USA and Canada, viewers can watch the event live on the ESPN TV channel and ESPN+. The ESPN + subscription will cost $5.99 per month, and an annual subscription will cost $59.99. Canadian viewers can also watch the preliminary card on TSN.

UK viewers can watch UFC 265 live on BT Sport 1 TV channel and BT Sport’s website and app for subscribers. New subscribers will have to pay £25 a month to get access to UFC events.

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UFC 265 will air in India on Sony Ten 1/2 (English) and Sony Ten 3 (Hindi). Indian viewers can also watch the event live on the Sony LIV app or website with a premium subscription.

Viewers around the globe can watch the event live on the UFC Fight Pass website. The monthly subscription for the UFC Fight Pass is $9.99, and the annual subscription is $95.99.

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From where will you be watching UFC 265?

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