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After making its debut on Paramount+ with nearly 5 million viewers a few weeks ago and a quick turnaround with another premiere numbered event with UFC 325, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is travels goes back home to “Sin City” for the first UFC Fight Night of 2026.

The main event features American Mario Bautista (16-3-0) going head-to-head against Brazilian fighter Vinicius Oliveira (23-3-0) in a marquee match. It’s scheduled for five rounds.

UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira takes place at Meta APEX (formerly UFC APEX) in Las Vegas, Navada on Saturday, Feb. 7. The prelims start at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT, while the main card kicks off at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

Now that UFC is on Paramount+, after years with ESPN, Bautista vs. Oliveira is positioned to be a popular event as the first UFC Fight Night of the year with up-and-coming fighters growing in the ranks of the company.

How to Watch UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira Online

UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira is not a pay-per-view (PPV) event. The event is available to livestream exclusively on Paramount+. For new subscribers, UFC Fight Night starts at $8.99/month for the Paramount+ Essential plan for access to all UFC events (included numbered and fight night events).

If you’re looking to livestream UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira, there is a clever workaround since the streamer doesn’t offer a free trial. Right now, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial for Walmart+, which comes with Paramount+ as one its perks.

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UFC Fight Night Odds & Predictions

For the main event, Bautista is the favorite to win against Oliveira. BetMGM’s oddsmakers give Bautista a -205 moneyline, while Oliveira received a line of +170 as the underdog. Want more odds? Check out the complete odds and wagers at BetMGM.com online here.

Meanwhile, there’s going to be plenty of fireworks with the fight card. Check out the full UFC Fight Night fight card below:

Main Card, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT — Paramount+

Prelims, 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT — Paramount+

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