UFC Fight Night 249: Johnson vs Bunes - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Jose Johnson and Felipe Bunes will face off in a flyweight bout at the upcoming UFC Fight Night 249 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. This undercard match adds to the excitement surrounding the event headlined by Mackenzie Dern vs Amanda Ribas.

Johnson, hailing from Flint, Michigan, stepped into professional MMA with a solid record of 16 wins, half of which came by knockout. His latest bout ended in a unanimous decision loss against Asu Almabaev in June 2024. Bunes comes from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, carrying 13 career victories with two knockouts. His last fight saw him defeated by TKO after Joshua Van landed decisive punches in January 2024.

What time is Jose Johnson vs Felipe Bunes fight

Live coverage for the Jose Johnson vs Felipe Bunes main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Jose Johnson vs Felipe Bunes Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025	04:00 PM	06:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025	01:00 PM	03:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025	08:00 PM	10:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025	07:00 AM	09:20 AM

UFC Fight Night 249 will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 11, 2025. The event starts at 6:20 PM EST. This fight night features a flyweight bout between Johnson and Bunes as part of the undercard with Mackenzie Dern vs Amanda Ribas headlining.

Please note that the start time for Johnson vs Bunes might vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Fights can end quickly or take the full allotted time, which affects when subsequent bouts begin.

Viewers should check the start times for their specific time zones to ensure they don't miss any action. A table with start times for different countries is available for reference.

Fighters Details

Jose Johnson will face Felipe Bunes at UFC Fight Night 249. The matchup is a flyweight bout with no titles on the line.

Jose Johnson

Nationality: United States
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 56.7 kg
Total Fights: 25
Record: 16 / 9 / 0

Jose Johnson boasts a record of 16 wins, with 8 by knockout, but comes off a unanimous decision loss to Asu Almabaev. Almabaev's record shows stronger predominance in victories than Bunes, suggesting Johnson might rebound efficiently against Bunes given their similar weight class and his ability to hang tough against formidable opponents.

Felipe Bunes

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 56.7 kg
Total Fights: 20
Record: 13 / 7 / 0

Felipe Bunes enters with 13 wins, including 2 by KO, recently facing a TKO loss against Joshua Van. Similar in weight class stats with his last opponent who had a solid knockout rate suggests Bunes will need to bolster his defense to counter Johnson's knockout skills.

Jose Johnson vs Felipe Bunes Betting Odds

Favorite: Jose Johnson : 1.6 (-175)
Underdog: Felipe Bunes : 2.6 (+163)

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How and where to watch the Jose Johnson vs Felipe Bunes Fight

You can watch Jose Johnson vs Felipe Bunes via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN
UK and Ireland	TNT Sports Box Office

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