UFC 247 main event start time: When does Jon Jones vs Dominick Reyes fight start?
UFC 247 main event start time - Express Sport brings you everything you need to know about UFC 247: Jones vs Reyes, including how to watch the card.
In just a few hours’ time, the UFC will host its second pay-per-view card of the year. Headlining the event at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas is a light-heavyweight title fight between defending champion Jon Jones and the high-flying Dominick Reyes.
Jones, who many regard to be the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, enters his 11th title defence on the back of a split-decision victory over Thiago Santos last July.
The undefeated Reyes, meanwhile, enters his first UFC title fight brimming with confidence after his first-round demolition of former middleweight champion Chris Weidman last October.
The women’s flyweight title will also be on the line in Houston, with 125lb queen Valentina Shevchenko defending her crown against Katlyn Chookagian.
A heavyweight clash bout between fan favourite Derrick Lewis and Ilir Latifi is also on deck, as well as a tasty men’s featherweight affair between Mirsad Bektic and Dan Ige.
UFC 247 may not feature many names casual fans are familiar with, but the card is jam-packed with entertaining fights - making it a must-watch.
Here’s everything you need to know about the event:
When and where is UFC 247 taking place?
UFC 247 takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas early on Sunday, February 9.
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What channel is UFC 247 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 247 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 247 start in the UK?
The prelims will get underway at 11:30pm BST on Saturday, February 8.
What time will UFC 247’s main card get underway in the UK?
The main card will commence at 3:00am BST.
What time will UFC 247’s main event start?
Jones and Reyes 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 247 online?
BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the eleventh pay-per-view card of the year through their laptop or mobile device via the BT Sport App.
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 247 fight card
Jon Jones vs Dominick Reyes (light-heavyweight title fight)
Valentina Shevchenko (women’s flyweight title fight)
Juan Adams vs Justin Tafa (heavyweight bout)
Misread Bektic vs Dan Ige (men’s featherweight bout)
Derrick Lewis vs Ilir Latifi (heavyweight bout)
Prelims
Trevin Giles vs Antonio Arroyo (middleweight bout)
Alex Morono vs Kalinn Williams (welterweight bout)
Lauren Murphy vs Andrea Lee (women’s flyweight bout)
Miles Johns vs Mario Bautista (men’s bantamweight bout)
Journey Newson vs Domingo Pilarte (men’s bantamweight bout)
Andre Ewell vs Jonathan Martinez (men’s bantamweight bout)