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Watch UFC in Ubud, Bali — Where to Catch Every Fight Night

  • Writer: Greg Berlin
    Greg Berlin
  • 5 days ago
  • 6 min read
MMA fighters competing inside an octagon as fans watch live UFC in Ubud

If you are looking for the best place to watch UFC in Ubud, you have found it.


The Melting Pot Saloon on Jalan Raya Pengosekan is Ubud's dedicated home for UFC fight nights. Every event, every main card, every knockout — shown live on multiple screens with sound always on, cold craft beer in hand, and free entry every single day.


Whether you are in Ubud for UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2, UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs Gaethje, or just want to catch a regular Fight Night while you are travelling through Bali — this is where you come.


Why The Melting Pot Saloon Is the Best Place to Watch UFC in Ubud


There are a handful of bars in Ubud that will put a UFC card on if you ask nicely. The Melting Pot Saloon is different — UFC is always on the schedule and the setup is built for it.


Multiple screens, sound always on

The Melting Pot Saloon shows UFC on multiple screens including an 80" TV and a full projector for the biggest events. Sound is always on — not turned down to background noise level, not switched off between rounds. Every fight, every commentary call, every crowd moment. You will not miss a thing.


This is the detail that matters most for serious fight fans. Nothing kills a UFC atmosphere faster than a bar that mutes the commentary. At The Melting Pot Saloon, sound is part of the deal.


Free entry, open until 2AM

Walk straight in. No cover charge, no booking required, no minimum spend. The Melting Pot Saloon is open daily from 10:30am until 2:00am WITA — which means even the late-finishing main cards are covered. UFC PPV main cards from Las Vegas typically kick off at 9pm ET, which is 9am the following morning WITA. Fight Night events from Las Vegas usually start their main card around 10pm ET — 10am WITA the next day. Asian cards like those from Macau or Singapore land at far more social hours.


19 craft beers on tap

The Melting Pot Saloon pours 19 craft beers on tap — one of the largest craft beer selections in Ubud. From local Bali brews to Erdinger, Prost, Guinness Stout and a rotating range of international IPAs, lagers and stouts. Nothing makes a five-round main event better than a cold beer and a bar full of fans.


The most active venue in Ubud

Before the main card starts — or between fights — The Melting Pot Saloon has 11 games and activities to keep the energy up. Ten full-sized pool tables, axe throwing, shuffleboard, darts, ping pong, foosball, air hockey, a basketball machine, and arcade games including Golden Tee. There is no dead time here.


Upcoming UFC Events in 2026 — Times in WITA (Bali time zone)


All main card start times are converted to WITA (UTC+8). US Eastern Time converts to WITA by adding 12 hours.


Event

Date

Main Card (WITA)

Main Event

UFC Fight Night 277

Sat 30 May 2026

Already passed

Song Yadong VS Deiveson Figueiredo

UFC Fight Night 278

Sun 7 Jun 2026

8am WITA

Belal Muhammad VS Gabriel Bonfim

UFC Freedom 250

Mon 15 Jun 2026

Not yet confirmed

Ilia Topuria VS Justin Gaethje (White House)

UFC Fight Night 279

Sun 21 Jun 2026

8am WITA

Manel Kape VS Kyoji Horiguchi 2

UFC Fight Night 280

Sun 28 Jun 2026

12am WITA

Rafael Fiziev VS Manuel Torres

UFC 329

Sun 12 Jul 2026

Not yet confirmed

Conor McGregor VS Max Holloway 2

UFC Fight Night 281

Sun 19 Jul 2026

Not yet confirmed

Brad Tavares VS Marc-André Barriault

UFC Fight Night 282

Sun 2 Aug 2026

2am WITA

Uroš Medić VS Daniel Rodriguez


All WITA times are calculated from ET start times. Times ay vary — contact us to confirm screening for specific events.


The Two Biggest UFC Events Coming Up in Bali — 2026


UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs Gaethje — Sunday 14 June 2026

This is the most unusual UFC event in the history of the sport. UFC Freedom 250 takes place on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington DC on June 14 — Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the United States.


The main event is a lightweight title unification bout between undefeated champion Ilia Topuria (17-0) and interim champion Justin Gaethje. Topuria enters having knocked out former champions Volkanovski, Holloway and Oliveira in succession. This is one of the most anticipated title fights in years.


The co-main event features Alex Pereira making his heavyweight debut to fight Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title — Pereira chasing history as the first three-division champion in UFC history. Sean O'Malley, Michael Chandler and Diego Lopes also feature on the card.


Main card starts at 8pm ET — that is 8am on Monday 15 June WITA. Come in for an early morning fight session with breakfast and cold beers.


UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2 — Saturday 11 July 2026

Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon for the first time since July 2021 at UFC 329, taking on former featherweight champion Max Holloway in a welterweight rematch at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas during International Fight Week.


This is one of the most anticipated UFC cards in years. McGregor vs Holloway 2 has the entire MMA world's attention. Robert Whittaker, Paddy Pimblett vs Benoit Saint Denis, Cory Sandhagen and Cody Garbrandt also feature across the main card and prelims.


Main card starts at 9pm ET — that is 9am on Sunday 12 July WITA. This is a morning session at The Melting Pot Saloon and one of the biggest UFC events of the decade. Come early.


A crowd watching a big screen TV showing live UFC fight night at The Melting Pot Saloon Ubud Bali

What to Expect When You Watch UFC at The Melting Pot Saloon


Walk in any time from 10:30am. For PPV events from Las Vegas, the main card starts around 9am WITA the following morning — so fight night at The Melting Pot Saloon is technically a morning session, but the energy is the same regardless of the clock.


The bar is set up with multiple screens so every seat has a clear sightline. Sound is on from the first preliminary bout. Staff are familiar with UFC scheduling and will confirm which events are being shown if you message ahead.


For the biggest cards — McGregor, Topuria, Pereira — the venue fills up earlier than usual. If you are coming with a group and want to guarantee a good position, arrive at least 30 minutes before the main card starts. Walk-ins are always welcome but the best spots go early on fight night.



How to Request a Specific UFC Event


Not every UFC Fight Night will be listed in advance on our schedule. If there is a specific card you want to watch — a fight night, a regional card from Asia, or a preliminary event — contact us before the night and we will confirm whether it is on screen.


The easiest way to reach us is WhatsApp at +62 812 4641 0890. Give us 24 hours notice if possible and we will do our best to have it on for you.


The Melting Pot Saloon — More Than Just UFC


UFC is one part of what The Melting Pot Saloon shows. The screens are also on for AFL, NRL, Premier League, Formula 1, State of Origin, and more — every day, sound always on. If you are in Ubud and missing live sport from back home, this is where you find it.


And on Monday nights, the bar runs its weekly Quiz Night at 8pm — free entry, walk-ins welcome, no team registration required. One of the most popular recurring events in Ubud.


Find Us


The Melting Pot Saloon

Jalan Raya Pengosekan (Hanoman) No. 22X, Ubud, Bali Open daily: 10:30am – 2:00am WITA Entry: Free Phone / WhatsApp: +62 812 4641 0890


We are on Jalan Raya Pengosekan, which runs parallel to Jalan Hanoman in central Ubud. Easily reachable on foot from most accommodation in the area, or a short ride from anywhere in Ubud.


Final Word


If you want to watch UFC in Ubud, there is one venue built for it. The Melting Pot Saloon — multiple screens, sound always on, 19 craft beers on tap, free entry, open until 2AM.

UFC 329 is coming. UFC Freedom 250 is coming. Come watch them where the atmosphere is right.


Sports fans enjoying some refreshing beers in Ubud

 
 
 

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