What time is UFC Fight Night 249 Tonight? Johnson vs Bunes - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Tonight, flyweight fighters Jose Johnson and Felipe Bunes face off at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This match sets the stage for the main event between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas.

Jose Johnson, representing Twin Wolves MMA from Flint, Michigan, carries a record of 16 wins but recently suffered a unanimous decision loss to Asu Almabaev in June 2024. Similarly, Felipe Bunes of Pitbull Brothers from Natal, Brazil approaches with 13 victories though he faced a TKO defeat against Joshua Van just last year.

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 takes place on January 11, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 facing Amanda Ribas in the main event.

Please note that the ring walk times might change depending on how long earlier fights last. This is because if undercard fights end quickly or take longer than expected, it can shift the schedule for subsequent bouts.

For viewers outside of the Eastern Standard Time zone, check the provided table to find start times specific to your location to ensure you don't miss any action.

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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Jose Johnson vs Felipe Bunes Betting Odds

Favorite: Jose Johnson : 1.6 (-180)
Underdog: Felipe Bunes : 2.6 (+163)

Method of victory	Jose Johnson	Felipe Bunes
By KO/TKO or disqualification	4.3 (+330)	12.0 (+1100)
By decision or technical decision	2.8 (+175)	4.5 (+350)

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Jose Johnson is favored to win against Felipe Bunes with decimal odds of 1.6 (-180)—a bet of $180 on Johnson may yield a $100 profit. Johnson's more likely victory route, compared to an outright knockout, sits with a points decision at 2.8 (+175) odds. Bunes stands as the underdog at 2.6 (+163), with a higher potential reward; a $100 wager could earn a $163 profit. For those feeling daring, Bunes winning by KO/TKO/DQ is highly rewarding with odds of 12.0 (+1100), though it's the less probable outcome according to bookmakers' predictions.