UFC 246 Ireland start time: Conor McGregor vs Donald Cerrone Irish start time
UFC 246 Ireland start time - Express Sport brings you everything you need to know about UFC 246: McGregor vs Cerrone.
In a few hours’ time, the UFC will host its first pay-per-view event of a stacked 2020. Topping the bill at UFC 246 in Las Vegas is none other than the promotion's poster boy, Conor McGregor.
The former two-division world champion, 31, will be welcomed back to the Octagon by Donald Cerrone - whom he’ll meet in a welterweight match-up.
His clash with Cerrone 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, former 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 at the T-Mobile Arena, taking on Brazilian Diego Ferreira.
Express Sport is reporting live from Las Vegas in association with Ohmbet UK, the UK’s No.1 MMA Sportsbook. For the latest UFC 246 fight odds and more click here.
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UFC 246 is jam-packed with entertaining fights, making it a must-watch for even the most casual fight fan.
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.
What time does UFC 246 start in the UK and Ireland?
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 and Ireland?
The main card will commence at 3:00am BST.
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
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
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
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