Up-and-comer Jacobe Smith meets seasoned fighter Preston Parsons in a welterweight matchup at UFC Fight Night 249 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This undercard fight sets the stage for the evening before the main event featuring Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas.
Jacobe Smith, undefeated with a record of 9-0, showcases an impressive history of victories, with seven by knockout. He recently secured a win against Christien Savoie by TKO last October. Preston Parsons has more mixed results in his career, standing at 11 wins and 5 losses, and comes off a unanimous decision loss to Oban Elliott in July 2024.
Preston Parsons vs Jacobe Smith Betting Odds
- Underdog: Preston Parsons : 5.0 (+400)
- Favorite: Jacobe Smith : 1.2 (-435)
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Jacobe Smith enters as the heavy favorite with odds of 1.2 (-435), indicating strong confidence in his victory; a bet of $435 would net $100 if he wins. Preston Parsons, the underdog at 5.0 (+400), gives bettors a chance to turn a $100 wager into $500 with a win. No specific odds are given for either fighter winning by KO/TKO/DQ or points, suggesting that the market views any victory path possible but isn’t committing to specifics. This matchup portrays Jacobe as markedly likely to prevail, with Parsons pegged as a long shot with a substantial payoff on an upset.
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 |
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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