UFC Fight Night 249: Parsons vs Smith - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Preston Parsons and Jacobe Smith are set to face off at the upcoming UFC Fight Night 249 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This undercard match pits two welterweights against each other before the main event featuring Mackenzie Dern versus Amanda Ribas.

Parsons, from Jacksonville Beach, has a record of 11 wins and 5 losses, coming off a recent defeat by decision against Oban Elliott. On the other hand, Smith is unbeaten in his nine fights, with his latest victory coming through a TKO using elbows against Christien Savoie. Given Parsons' experience with tougher competition and Smith's dominant finishing ability, the fight brings contrasting styles into the Octagon.

What time is Preston Parsons vs Jacobe Smith fight

Live coverage for the Preston Parsons vs Jacobe Smith 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	Preston Parsons vs Jacobe Smith Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025	04:00 PM	05:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025	01:00 PM	02:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025	08:00 PM	09:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025	07:00 AM	08:20 AM

UFC Fight Night 249 takes place on January 11, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 05:20 PM EST. This fight night features a welterweight bout between Parsons and Smith as part of the undercard. The main event of the evening is Mackenzie Dern facing Amanda Ribas.

Please note that the ring walk times for each fight might vary depending on how long earlier fights last. If fights finish quickly, subsequent bouts may start sooner than scheduled.

For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, check the start times listed for your specific country to ensure you don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Preston Parsons takes on Jacobe Smith in a welterweight showdown at UFC Fight Night 249.

Preston Parsons

Nationality: United States
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 77.1 kg
Total Fights: 16
Record: 11 / 5 / 0

Preston Parsons, fighting under Elevate MMA, holds a record of 11 wins and 5 losses. His last match was a unanimous decision loss against Oban Elliott whose victory stats are fairly balanced. The match-up with Smith will be challenging given Smith's undefeated status, but Parsons’s experience could offset his past performance setbacks.

Jacobe Smith

Nationality: United States
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 77.1 kg
Total Fights: 9
Record: 9 / 0 / 0

Jacobe Smith comes from Fortis MMA, boasting an impressive track record of 9 wins, including 7 by knockout, and zero losses. His recent victorious fight via TKO against Christien Savoie showcases his strong offensive skills. Facing Parsons may be his toughest test yet considering Parsons's durability and number of fights.

Preston Parsons vs Jacobe Smith Betting Odds

Underdog: Preston Parsons : 3.8 (+280)
Favorite: Jacobe Smith : 1.3 (-350)

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How and where to watch the Preston Parsons vs Jacobe Smith Fight

You can watch Preston Parsons vs Jacobe Smith via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.

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

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