UFC 249 main event start time: When does Ferguson vs Gaethje fight get underway?
UFC 249 main event start time - Express Sport brings you everything you need to know about UFC 249: Ferguson vs Gaethje, including how to watch the card in the UK.
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Following a two-month hiatus, the UFC returns to action this weekend with one of their most stacked pay-per-view cards in recent years. UFC 249, the promotion's fourth pay-per-view card of the year, will feature not one, but two title fights.
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Topping the bill at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida is an interim lightweight title fight between in-form 155-pounders Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje.
The men's bantamweight title will be on the line in the co-main event of the evening as champion Henry Cejudo will make the first defence of his title against the division's former ruler Dominick Cruz.
An epic heavyweight clash between the dangerous Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Rozenstruik also features on the card, as well as an interesting featherweight bout between Jeremy Stephens and Calvin Kattar.
Despite the COVID-19 outbreak laying waste to the original UFC 249 card, which was scheduled to take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the promotion has managed to put on an amazing card.
Here's everything you need to know about the card:
When and where is UFC 249 taking place?
UFC 249 takes place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida in the early hours of Sunday, May 10.
What channel is UFC 249 on?
The main card and the preliminary fights will be shown live on BT Sport 1.
Alternatively, if you don't have BT Sport, you can watch the prelims on the UFC's Fight Pass service.
What time will UFC 249 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 249 start in the UK?
The prelims will get underway at 11:30pm GMT on Saturday, May 9.
What time will UFC 249’s main card get underway in the UK?
The main card will commence at 3:00am GMT.
What time will UFC 249’s main event start?
Ferguson and Gaethje are expected to make their respective walks to the Octagon at around 5:30am GMT (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 249 online?
BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the fourth 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 249 fight card
Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje (interim lightweight title fight)
Henry Cejudo vs Dominick Cruz (men's bantamweight title fight)
Francis Ngannou vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik (heavyweight bout)
Jeremy Stephens vs Calvin Kattar (men's featherweight bout)
Greg Hardy vs Yorgan de Castro (heavyweight bout)
Prelims
Donald Cerrone vs Anthony Pettis (welterweight bout)
Alexey Oleynik vs Fabricio Werdum (heavyweight bout)
Carla Esparza vs Michelle Waterson (women's strawweight bout)
Uriah Hall vs Ronaldo Souza (middleweight bout) - FIGHT OFF
Fight Pass Prelims
Vicente Luque vs Niko Price (welterweight bout)
Bryce Mitchell vs Charles Rosa (men's featherweight bout)
Ryan Spann vs Sam Alvey (light-heavyweight bout)
NOTE
Ronaldo Souza's middleweight bout with Uriah Hall was cancelled Saturday morning after the Brazilian tested positive for COVID-19.
UFC 249 Main Card odds (courtesy of OHM Bet UK)
Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje - Ferguson: 52/100 - Gaethje: 8/5
Henry Cejudo vs Dominick Cruz - Cejudo 46/100 - Cruz: 17/10
Francis Ngannou vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik - Ngannou: 4/11 - Rozenstruik: 21/10
Calvin Kattar vs Jeremy Stephen - 4/11 - Stephens: 85/40
Greg Hardy vs Yorgan De Castro - Hardy: 46/100 - De Castro: 17/10