UFC 246 UK start time: When does Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone begin in the UK?
UFC 246 UK start time - Express Sport brings you everything you need to know about UFC 246: McGregor vs Cerrone.
In just a matter of hours, the UFC will host its first pay-per-view event of a busy 2020. Topping the UFC 246 bill at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena is none other than Conor McGregor.
‘The Notorious’, 31, will be welcomed back to the cage by fellow fan-favourite Donald Cerrone in a welterweight match-up.
McGregor’s clash with Cerrone - which has been over four years in the making - will be his first outing in over 15 months, his last coming against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 in October 2018.
In the co-main event of the evening, ex-women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm will take on Raquel Pennington in her first outing since losing to her TKO loss to Amanda Nunes.
Former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis will also be in action in Sin City, throwing down with Brazilian Diego Ferreira.
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Express Sport is reporting live from Las Vegas in association with Ohmbet UK – the UK's No.1 MMA Sportsbook.
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UFC 246 may be devoid of household names for casual fans, but the card is jam-packed with entertaining fights.
Here’s everything you need to know about the event:
When and where is UFC 246 taking place?
UFC 246 takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, early on Sunday, January 19.
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What channel is UFC 246 on?
The main card and the preliminary fights will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office.
Alternatively, if you don't have BT Sport, you can watch the prelims on the UFC's Fight Pass service.
What time will UFC 246 start?
The preliminary fights will get underway at 6:30pm ET and 3:30pm PT, with the main card kicking off at 10pm ET and 7pm PT.
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What time does UFC 246 start in the UK?
The prelims will get underway at 11:30pm BST on Saturday, January 18.
What time will UFC 246’s main card get underway in the UK?
The main card will commence at 3:00am BST.
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What time will UFC 246’s main event start?
McGregor and Cerrone are expected to make their respective walks to the Octagon at around 5:30am BST (12:30am ET and 9:30pm PT).
The Octagon walks could be later or earlier than 5:30am depending on whether the preceding fights go the distance or finish early.
Can I watch UFC 246 online?
Those wanting to watch McGregor vs Cerrone through their laptop or mobile device will be able to do so, but only if they’ve purchased the pay-per-view through BT Sport Office.
The preliminary fights will be available to watch on the UFC’s Fight Pass service.
Fight Pass is available to download or to stream at www.ufcfightpass.com
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UFC 246: McGregor vs Cerrone fight card
Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone - welterweight bout
Holly Holm vs Raquel Pennington - men’s bantamweight bout
Maurice Greene vs Aleksei Oleinik - heavyweight bout
Claudia Gadelha vs Alexa Grasso - women’s strawweight bout - FIGHT OFF
(Grasso weighed in at 121.5lbs, three pounds over the maximum allowance)
Diego Ferreira vs Anthony Pettis - lightweight bout
Prelims
Maycee Barber vs Roxanne Modafferi - women’s flyweight bout
Andre Fili vs Sodiq Yusuff - men’s featherweight bout
Drew Dober vs Nasrat Haqparast - lightweight bout
Fight Pass Prelims
Grant Dawson vs Chas Skelly - men’s featherweight bout - FIGHT OFF
(Dawson pulled from card due to potential USADA violation)
JJ Aldrich vs Sabina Mazo - women’s flyweight bout
Askar Askarov vs Tim Elliott - men’s flyweight bout
Brian Kelleher vs Ode Osbourne - men’s bantamweight bout
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UFC 246: McGregor vs Cerrone weigh-in results
Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone - McGregor: 170lbs - Cerrone: 170lbs
Holly Holm vs Raquel Pennington 135.5lbs - Pennington: 136lbs
Maurice Greene vs Aleksei Oleinik: Green: 243lbs - Oleinik - 238lbs
Claudia Gadelha vs Alexa Grasso - Gadelha: 115.5lbs - Grasso: 121.5lbs (Grasso misses weight by 5lbs)
Diego Ferreira vs Anthony Pettis - Ferreira: 155.5lbs - Pettis: 155.5lbs
Prelims
Maycee Barber vs Roxanne Modafferi - Barber: 126lbs- Modafferi - 125lbs
Andre Fili vs Sodiq Yusuff - 145.5lbs - Yusuff: 16lbs
Drew Dober vs Nasrat Haqparast - Dober: 155.5lbs - Haqparast: 156lbs
JJ Aldrich vs Sabina Mazo - Aldrich: 125.5lbs - 126.25lbs
Askar Askarov vs Tim Elliott - Askar 126lbs - Elliot: 125.5lbs
Brian Kelleher vs Ode Osbourne - Kelleher: 136lbs - Osbourne: 135lbs
Aleksa Camur vs Justin Ledet - Aleska Camur: 204lbs - Ledet: 205lbs
Express Sport is reporting live from Las Vegas in association with Ohmbet UK – the UK's No.1 MMA Sportsbook.
UFC 246 Purses
Conor McGregor: £2.3million ($3 million) (no win bonus)
Donald Cerrone: £154,000 ($200,000) to show, £154,000 ($200,000) to win
Holly Holm: £115,000 ($150,000) to show, £38,000 ($50,000) to win
Raquel Pennington: £48,000 ($63,000) to show, £48,000 ($63,000) to win
Alexey Oleynik: £57,000 ($75,000) to show, £57,000 ($75,000) to win
Maurice Greene: £23,000 ($30,000) to show, £23,000 ($30,000) to win
Anthony Pettis: £119,00 ($155,000) to show, £119,000 ($155,000) to win
Diego Ferreira: £38,000 ($50,000) to show, £38,000 ($50,000) to win