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Simon Samano

UFC on ESPN 2: How to watch Thompson vs. Pettis, fight card, start time

For the first time since 2011 and just the third time overall, the UFC is back in Philadelphia with UFC on ESPN 2 and pivotal lightweight headliner that promises to deliver fireworks.

In the main event, knockout artist Edson Barboza takes on hard-hitting slugger Justin Gaethje. And in the co-headliner, David Branch meets Jack Hermansson in a middleweight bout.

Take a look at UFC on ESPN 2 event info, lineup with start times, and key storylines.

What: UFC on ESPN 2

When: Saturday

Where: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia

TV, live stream: ESPN, ESPN+ (start your free trial)

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Full Fight Card, start timesUC

MAIN CARD (ESPN, 7 p.m. ET)

  • Edson Barboza vs. Justin Gaethje
  • David Branch vs. Jack Hermansson
  • Josh Emmett vs. Michael Johnson
  • Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Michelle Waterson
  • Sheymon Moraes vs. Sodiq Yusuff

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN, 5 p.m. ET)

  • Alexa Grasso vs. Marina Rodriguez
  • Desmond Green vs. Ross Pearson
  • Paul Craig vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu
  • Ray Borg vs. Kyler Phillips

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 3:30 p.m. ET)

  • Kevin Aguilar vs. Enrique Barzola
  • Maryna Moroz vs. Sabina Mazo
  • Mark De La Rosa vs. Alex Perez
  • Kevin Holland vs. Gerald Meerschaert

For more on UFC on ESPN 2, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.

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