The event is anchored by a pivotal bout in the women’s 125-pound weight class, as Blanchfield and Manon Fiorot square off in a clash with irrefutable title implications. Blanchfield has charted quite a run since joining the UFC roster, logging six straight victories, three of them by submission. She was last seen inside the Octagon in a three-round hard-fought encounter against former title challenger Taila Santos. She won the fight by unanimous decision. Standing across her and ranked just below the American, Fiorot stands as the epitome of striking excellence. The karate black belt is undefeated since her pro debut, collecting 11 straight victories with six finishes.
Before the flyweights take center stage, welterweights Vicente Luque and Joaquin Buckley are slotted in the co-main event spot—a pairing that carries the potential for a high-octane clash and fireworks. The Brazilian is coming off a victory over Rafael dos Anjos, while Buckley enters the Octagon riding a two-fight winning streak.
A closer look at the UFC on ESPN 54 particulars:
Date, Time, Location for UFC on ESPN 54
UFC on ESPN 54 “Blanchfield vs. Fiorot” goes down on Saturday, March 30 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The main card kicks off at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, while the prelims begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
How to View UFC on ESPN ‘Blanchfield vs. Fiorot’ Online
Anyone wishing to livestream UFC on ESPN 54 online will need to purchase an ESPN+ membership. The ESPN-owned streaming service has exclusive rights to UFC live streams, making ESPN+ the only way to view UFC on ESPN 54 “Blanchfield vs. Fiorot” online in the United States. The main card can be viewed on ESPN and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT., while the prelims can be seen on ESPN2 and ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. Meanwhile, TNT Sports is the lone broadcaster showing UFC on ESPN 54 live in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Finally, Foxtel TV customers in Australia can stream the event online by using the Foxtel Go app and may also sign up for Kayo to watch ESPN online.
Full Fight Card, Odds
125: Erin Blanchfield (-175) vs. Manon Fiorot (+145)
170: Joaquin Buckley (-115) vs. Vicente Luque (-115)
185: Bruno Silva (-260) vs. Chris Weidman (+210)
185: Nursulton Ruziboev (-245) vs. Sedriques Dumas (+205)
145: Bill Algeo (-235) vs. Kyle Nelson (+195)
170: Chidi Njokuani (-145) vs. Rhys McKee (+115)
145: Jamall Emmers (-220) vs. Nate Landwehr (+180)
115: Lupita Godinez (-200) vs. Virna Jandiroba (+165)
145: Julio Arce (-400) vs. Herbert Burns (+300)
145: Dennis Buzukja (-127) vs. Connor Matthews (-103)
205: Ibo Aslan (-135) vs. Anton Turkalj (+105)
125: Melissa Gatto (-160) vs. Victoria Dudakova (+130)
185: Jacob Malkoun (-235) vs. Andre Petroski (+195)
135: Caolan Loughran (-350) vs. Angel Pacheco (+250)