A strawweight clash is set to take place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, featuring Fatima Kline against Melissa Martinez. This bout is scheduled as part of the undercard for UFC on ESPN 70, an event headlined by Derrick Lewis versus Tallison Teixeira.
Fatima Kline vs Melissa Martinez Fight Time
The live broadcast for the UFC on ESPN 70 event begins at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. The table below provides the start times for the event in various regions.
| Region | Date | Event Start Time | Kline vs Martinez Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
UFC on ESPN 70 is scheduled for July 12, 2025, live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, with the event commencing at 6:00 PM EST. The Kline vs Martinez strawweight fight is featured on the preliminary portion of the card.
Please note that the exact time for the Kline vs Martinez fight may fluctuate depending on the duration of earlier fights on the undercard. Ring walk times are approximate and subject to change.
Viewers internationally should consult the provided table for local time conversions to catch the event live.
Fighter Details
Here is a breakdown of the fighters competing in the strawweight division bout:
Fatima Kline
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 8
- Record: 7 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws (7-1-0)
Fatima Kline, known as `The Archangel`, holds a professional record of 7 wins and 1 loss. Her most recent performance in January resulted in a TKO victory via elbows against Victoria Dudakova. This win showcased her effective striking and well-rounded mixed martial arts abilities.
Melissa Martinez
- Nationality: Mexico
- Height: 157 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 9
- Record: 8 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws (8-1-0)
Melissa Martinez, nicknamed `Super Mely`, brings a record of 8 wins and 1 loss into this fight, with 5 of her victories coming by knockout. Her previous bout saw her earn a unanimous decision over Alice Ardelean, demonstrating her resilience and technical skill. Martinez`s power makes her a significant threat in the strawweight division.
UFC on ESPN 70 Full Fight Card
- Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira (Heavyweight)
- Stephen Thompson vs Gabriel Bonfim (Welterweight)
- Calvin Kattar vs Steve Garcia (Featherweight)
- Nate Landwehr vs Morgan Charriere (Featherweight)
- Vitor Petrino vs Austen Lane (Light Heavyweight)
- Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos (Heavyweight)
- Max Griffin vs Chris Curtis (Welterweight)
- Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani (Welterweight)
- Lauren Murphy vs Eduarda Moura (Women`s Flyweight)
- Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Valter Walker (Light Heavyweight)
- Mitch Ramirez vs Mike Davis (Lightweight)
- Fatima Kline vs Melissa Martinez (Women`s Strawweight)
