Carlos Vera vs Josias Musasa at UFC Fight Night 254 | Preview & Prediction
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We have an intriguing bout next on the prelims at UFC Fight Night 254 as experienced veteran Carlos Vera takes on the unbeaten Josias Musasa in the UFC’s bantamweight division
Carlos Vera vs Josias Musasa Facts
When is UFC Fight Night 254? UK – the preliminary card starts at 9:00pm on Saturday 15th March 2025, followed by the main card at 12:00am (Sunday) / USA – 4:00pm/7:00pm ET (Saturday) and 1:00pm/4:00pm PT (Saturday)
Where is UFC Fight Night 254? UFC Apex, Las Vegas, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 254? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC Fight Night 254
What TV channel is UFC Fight Night 254 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 254? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC Fight Night 254 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Carlos Vera and Josias Musasa expected to walk out? 9:40pm UK / 5:40pm US ET / 2:40pm US PT
UFC Fight Night 254 Main Card
Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze (Middleweight)
Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (Welterweight)
Choi Seung-woo vs Kevin Vallejos (Featherweight)
Alexander Hernandez vs Kurt Holobaugh (Lightweight)
Da'Mon Blackshear vs Cody Gibson (Bantamweight)
You Su-young vs AJ Cunningham (Bantamweight)
UFC Fight Night 254 Prelims
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ryan Spann (Heavyweight)
Stephanie Luciano vs Sam Hughes (Women’s Strawweight)
Diyar Nurgozhay vs Brendson Ribeiro (Light Heavyweight)
Carlos Vera vs Josias Musasa (Bantamweight)
Daniel Barez vs Andre Lima (Flyweight)
Josiane Nunes vs Priscila Cachoeira (Women’s Bantamweight)
Yuneisy Duben vs Carli Judice (Women’s Flyweight)
Carlos Vera: Ecuadorian targeting first win in UFC
Carlos Vera (11-4) lost on his UFC debut last time out the Ecuadorian will be hoping for second time lucky here. The 37-year-old saw unanimous decision go against him in his fight against Rinya Nakamura at UFC 298 last February. He now returns after over a year out of action and Vera will be desperate to get his first win in the Octagon.
Josias Musasa: Unbeaten knockout star ready to impress
Josias Musasa (8-0) makes his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 254 after earning his shot via Dana White's Contender Series last September. His previous seven victories all came by knockout, earning him the nickname ‘The KO Wizard’, but he had to make do with a split-decision win in the contender series against Otari Tanzilovi.
Carlos Vera vs Josias Musasa Prediction
We have a fascinating bantamweight fight next on the prelims between the experienced Carlos Vera and fearsome newcomer Josias Musasa who comes into his debut with plenty of hype.
The 26-year-old from Congo DR has built quite a reputation due to his impressive knockout power which stands out in this weight class and it will be interesting to see if he is able to continue knocking people out in the UFC.
He is coming up against a savvy veteran who will look to take this fight to the ground and Musasa we'll have to find ways to counter that.
Vera have never been knocked out but he may not come up against somebody with the punching power of Musasa. His chin will be tested at this fight against the fighter who is nine years younger than him.
Musasa will be desperate to produce the goods on his UFC debut and he is hard to oppose in this fight. Vera is experienced but does not have much pedigree at this level and there is every chance that Musasa runs through him here.
Prediction: Josias Musasa to win by KO/TKO
