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

Preston Parsons and Jacobe Smith will battle it out at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada during the UFC Fight Night 249. They both compete in the welterweight division, adding stakes to an already intense matchup.

Parsons, fighting out of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, seeks redemption after his recent unanimous decision loss to Oban Elliott. On the other hand, Smith brings a streak of wins from Muskogee, Oklahoma, last seen securing a victory via TKO against Christien Savoie.

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 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 11, 2025. The event starts at 05:20 PM EST. This fight night features a welterweight bout between Parsons and Smith as part of the undercard, with the main event showcasing Mackenzie Dern versus Amanda Ribas.

Please note that the ring walk times for each fight might change depending on how long earlier fights last. This means if earlier bouts end quickly, subsequent fights may start sooner than scheduled.

For viewers watching from different locations, check the schedule table for start times in your time zone to ensure you don't miss any action.

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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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 the ring as the overwhelming favorite, with odds at 1.2 (-435). This means betting $435 on Smith could net a $100 profit if he wins. Preston Parsons is the underdog, priced at 5.0 (+400); a $100 bet on him returns $400 if he triumphs. There's no specified odds for method of victory such as KO/TKO/DQ or points decision for either fighter, highlighting unpredictability in the fight’s outcome. Clearly, the oddsmakers see Smith having a strong advantage going into this matchup.