UFC fans can look forward to an exciting event taking place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. A featured strawweight bout on the UFC on ESPN 70 undercard will see Fatima Kline face off against Melissa Martinez. The main event for the evening is scheduled to be Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira.
Both fighters come into this bout with impressive professional records. Fatima `The Archangel` Kline, hailing from Hyde Park, New York, boasts a 7-1 record. Her latest win was a TKO victory. Facing her is Mexico City`s Melissa `Super Mely` Martinez, who holds an 8-1 record. Martinez secured a unanimous decision win in her last outing.
Event Start Time and Details
The UFC on ESPN 70 event is scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025, originating from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The main card broadcast, which includes the Kline vs. Martinez fight, is set to begin at 6:00 PM EST.
As an undercard bout, the exact time Fatima Kline and Melissa Martinez will enter the octagon depends on the duration of the preceding fights. However, the action is part of the main card stream kicking off at 6:00 PM EST.
Refer to the table below for main card start times in various regions:
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 06:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 03:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 10:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM |
Fans in other time zones should check local listings for the precise start time in their area.
How to Watch
The UFC on ESPN 70 event, including the Fatima Kline vs Melissa Martinez fight, will be broadcast live on ESPN+ in the United States.
Fighter Profiles
Here are the key details for both strawweight competitors:
Fatima Kline
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 8
- Record: 7 wins, 1 loss
Melissa Martinez
- Nationality: Mexico
- Height: 157 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 9
- Record: 8 wins, 1 loss
Full Fight Card
The complete fight card for UFC on ESPN 70 includes the following bouts:
- Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira (Main Event)
- Stephen Thompson vs Gabriel Bonfim
- Calvin Kattar vs Steve Garcia
- Nate Landwehr vs Morgan Charriere
- Vitor Petrino vs Austen Lane
- Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos
- Max Griffin vs Chris Curtis
- Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani
- Lauren Murphy vs Eduarda Moura
- Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Valter Walker
- Mitch Ramirez vs Mike Davis
- Fatima Kline vs Melissa Martinez
