Fatima Kline is scheduled to face Melissa Martinez in a strawweight division bout. This fight is part of the undercard for the UFC on ESPN 70 event, headlined by Lewis vs. Teixeira, and will take place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
Event Date and Location
The UFC on ESPN 70 event is set for July 12, 2025, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The event features a strawweight contest between Kline and Martinez on its undercard.
Start Time Information
Live coverage for the UFC on ESPN 70 main card is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM EST on ESPN+. The exact time for the Fatima Kline vs Melissa Martinez fight may fluctuate depending on the duration of preceding bouts on the card. Please refer to the table below for main card start times in various regions:
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Approximate Ring Walks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Fans globally should confirm local time conversions to avoid missing the action. Ring walk times provided are approximate and subject to change.
Fighter Details
Fatima Kline
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 8
- Professional Record: 7 wins, 1 loss (7-1-0)
Fatima Kline, nicknamed `The Archangel`, enters this bout with a professional record of 7 wins and 1 loss. The 24-year-old fighter, representing MK Muay Thai and Silver Fox BJJ out of Hyde Park, New York, is coming off a TKO victory over Victoria Dudakova in January, which she secured using elbows. Her performance against Dudakova highlighted her effective striking and suggests she possesses well-rounded skills in the octagon.
Melissa Martinez
- Nationality: Mexico
- Height: 157 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 9
- Professional Record: 8 wins, 1 loss (8-1-0)
Melissa Martinez, known as `Super Mely`, brings a professional record of 8 wins and 1 loss to this strawweight clash. Fighting for Bonebreakers Team from Mexico City, Martinez has demonstrated significant finishing ability, with 5 of her 8 victories coming by knockout. Her recent unanimous decision win against Alice Ardelean shows her capability to handle pressure and go the distance, potentially leveraging her power against Kline.
How to Watch
Viewers can watch the Fatima Kline vs Melissa Martinez fight, along with the entire UFC on ESPN 70 card, live on ESPN+.
UFC on ESPN 70 Full Fight Card
The event features a lineup of exciting matchups leading up to the main event. The full card includes:
- Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira
- 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
