Here’s what you need to know to watch UFC Fight Night 247 on ESPN+.
Here’s what you need to know to watch UFC Fight Night 247 on ESPN+.
The UFC is back in its Las Vegas home base with a longtime welterweight standout against a rising star at the top of the bill.
Here’s how to watch UFC Fight Night 247 with 170-pounders in the headlining spot, plus a former bantamweight champion in the co-feature.
Broadcast and streaming info
Brendan Fitzgerald, Laura Sanko, Michael Bisping
UFC Fight Night 247 has a main card that starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The preliminary card streams on ESPN+ at 4 p.m. ET.
Veteran broadcaster [autotag]Karyn Bryant[/autotag] serves as desk anchor and host at UFC Fight Night 247.
UFC Hall of Famer and former light heavyweight champion [autotag]Rashad Evans[/autotag] and retired lightweight contender [autotag]Paul Felder[/autotag] join her as analysts at the desk.
Main event: Neil Magny
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 24: Neil Magny punches Michael Morales of Ecuador in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 24, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Record: 29-12 MMA, 22-11 UFC
Opponent: Carlos Prates (20-6 MMA, 3-0 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Key wins: Mike Malott, Daniel Rodriguez, Geoff Neal, Robbie Lawler, Jingliang Li, Carlos Condit, Johny Hendricks, Kelvin Gastelum
Misc.: Once a contender at 170 pounds, the 37-year-old Magny has alternated losses and wins his past eight fights.
Main event: Carlos Prates
Brazil’s Carlos Prates celebrates his win by knocking out China’s Li Jingliang in their men’s welterweight division event of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 305 at the Perth Arena in Perth on August 18, 2024. (Photo by COLIN MURTY / AFP) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE — (Photo by COLIN MURTY/AFP via Getty Images)Record: 20-6 MMA, 3-0 UFC
Opponent: Neil Magny (29-12 MMA, 22-11 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Key wins: Jingliang Li, Charles Radtke, Trevin Giles
Misc.: Arrived on scene in LFA in 2022, then DWCS, then the UFC – and it’s been all stoppages the whole way.
Co-main event: Cody Garbrandt
Dec 16, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Cody Garbrandt (red gloves) reacts after knocking out Brian Kelleher (not pictured) during UFC 296 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY SportsRecord: 14-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC
Opponent: Miles Johns (15-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Key wins: Raphael Assuncao, Cominick Druz
Misc.: Ex-champ is 2-1 since his return to 135 pounds after a one-fight stint at flyweight.
Co-main event: Miles Johns
Miles Johns def. Douglas Silva de Andrade, UFC on ESPN 58Record: 15-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC
Opponent: Cody Garbrandt (14-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Key wins: Douglas Silva de Andrade, Cody Gibson
Misc.: 30-year-old has three straight decision wins since a 2022 submission loss.
UFC debut: Reinier de Ridder
Reinier de Ridder, ONE Championship 166Record: 17-2
Opponent: Gerald Meerschaert (37-17 MMA, 12-9 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Key wins: Vitaly Bigdash, Aung La N Sang (twice)
Misc.: Former two-division ONE titleholder departed that organization earlier this year, and now will test his skills in the UFC.
UFC debut: Mansur Abdul-Malik
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 13: (L-R) Mansur Abdul-Malik kicks Wes Schultz in a middleweight fight during Dana White’s Contender Series season eight, week one on August 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Record: 6-0
Opponent: Dusko Todorovic (12-4 MMA, 3-4 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Misc.: Got shot with second-round DWCS TKO win in August – the first time he had been out of the first round in his career.
UFC debut: Klaudia Sygula
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Record: 6-1
Opponent: Melissa Mullins (6-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC)
Division: Women’s bantamweight
Misc.: 25-year-old Polish fighter has six straight wins since a submission loss in her pro debut.
UFC debut: Cortavious Romious
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 20: (L-R) Cortavious Romious kicks Michael Imperato of Canada in a lightweight fight during Dana White’s Contender Series, season eight week two on August 20, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Record: 9-2
Opponent: Gaston Bolanos (7-4 MMA, 1-1 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Misc.: Romious lost his first DWCS shot in 29 seconds, but went out and got a 50-second finish after that, another shot on the show, and a win over Michael Imperato in August helped his case for his official debut.
UFC Fight Night 247 main card betting odds
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MAIN CARD (ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET)
Neil Magny (+475) vs. Carlos Prates (-800)
Cody Garbrandt (+125) vs. Miles Johns (-140)
Denise Gomes (-475) vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz (+340)
Bernardo Sopaj (-270) vs. Ricky Turcios (+220)
Reinier de Ridder (-300) vs. Gerald Meerschaert (+240)
Luana Pinheiro (+240) vs. Gillian Robertson (-300)
UFC Fight Night 247 prelim betting odds
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 4 p.m. ET)
Nicolas Dalby (-115) vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (-105)
Mansur Abdul-Malik (-370) vs. Dusko Todorovic (+275)
Charlie Radtke (-170) vs. Matthew Semelsberger (+140)
Da’Mon Blackshear (-290) vs. Cody Stamann (+235)
Melissa Mullins (-235) vs. Klaudia Sygula (+190)
Gaston Bolanos (+150) vs. Cortavious Romious (-180)
Here’s what you need to know to watch UFC Fight Night 245 on ESPN+.
The UFC stays put for another home show this week with a pair of middleweight standouts at the top of a card that features nine bouts at featherweight or lighter.
Here’s how to watch UFC Fight Night 245 with 185-pounders in the headlining spot, plus bantamweights in the co-feature.
Broadcast and streaming info
Karyn Bryant and Michael Chiesa
UFC Fight Night 245 has a main card that starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The preliminary card streams on ESPN+ at 4 p.m. ET.
Veteran broadcaster [autotag]Karyn Bryant[/autotag] serves as desk anchor and host at UFC Fight Night 245.
“The Ultimate Fighter 15′ winner [autotag]Michael Chiesa[/autotag] and retired welterweight veteran [autotag]Alan Jouban[/autotag] join her as analysts at the desk.
[autotag]Brendan Fitzgerald[/autotag] will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside at UFC Fight Night 245.
He’ll command play-by-play and be joined in the booth by lightweight veteran [autotag]Paul Felder[/autotag], as well as former UFC/WEC bantamweight champion [autotag]Dominick Cruz[/autotag].
(Mike Bohn, MMA Junkie)
Main event: Anthony Hernandez
Anthony Hernandez
Record: 12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC Opponent: Michel Pereira (31-11 MMA, 9-2 UFC) Division: Middleweight Key wins: Roman Kopylov, Edmen Shahbazyan, Marc-Andre Barriault, JunYong Park, Brendan Allen Misc.: “Fluffy” has a five-fight winning streak, four of which have been by stoppage – and two of which have gotten him post-fight bonuses.
Main event: Michel Pereira
Michel Pereira
Record: 31-11 MMA, 9-2 UFC Opponent: Anthony Hernandez (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) Division: Middleweight Key wins: Ihor Potieria, Michał Oleksiejczuk, Andre Petroski, Santiago Ponzinibbio, Andre Fialho Misc.: Brazilian has an eight-fight winning streak and hasn’t lost since before the pandemic, when he landed an illegal knee on Diego Sanchez.
Co-main event: Rob Font
Rob Font
Record: 20-8 MMA, 10-7 UFC Opponent: Kyler Phillips (12-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) Division: Bantamweight Key wins: Adrian Yanez, Cody Garbrandt, Marlon Moraes, Ricky Simon, Sergio Pettis Misc.: Font will be looking to snap the second two-fight skid of his career. He’s dropped fur of his past five, but those losses have been decisions to the division’s elite: Jose Aldo, Marlon Vera, Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo.
Co-main event: Kyler Phillips
Kyler Phillips
Record: 12-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC Opponent: Rob Font (20-8 MMA, 10-7 UFC) Division: Bantamweight Key wins: Pedro Munhoz, Raoni Barcelos, Song Yadong Misc.: “The Matrix” has three straight wins since the lone setback of his UFC career.
UFC Fight Night 245 main card betting odds
Darren Elkins
MAIN CARD (ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET)
Anthony Hernandez (-150) vs. Michel Pereira (+125)
Here’s what you need to know to watch UFC Fight Night 243 on ESPN+.
After a week off, the UFC is back for its latest visit to the “City of Lights” with ranked lightweights at the top of the lineup.
Here’s how to watch UFC Fight Night 243 with 155-pounders in the headlining spot, plus middleweights in the co-feature in Paris.
Broadcast and streaming info
John Gooden, Dominick Cruz, Michael Bisping
UFC Fight Night 243 has a main card that starts at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The preliminary card streams on ESPN+ at noon ET.
Veteran broadcaster [autotag]Karyn Bryant[/autotag] serves as desk anchor and host at UFC Fight Night 243.
Former light heavyweight title challenger [autotag]Anthony Smith[/autotag] and retired lightweight veteran [autotag]Paul Felder[/autotag] join her as analysts at the desk for pre-fight coverage.
UFC Hall of Famer [autotag]Michael Bisping[/autotag] joins Bryant and Smith at the desk for post-fight coverage.
Longtime UFC correspondent [autotag]Heidi Androl[/autotag] will conduct pre and post-fight interviews backstage with some of the athletes on the UFC Fight Night 243 card, as well as report additional real-time updates for the event.
[autotag]John Gooden[/autotag] will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside at UFC Fight Night 243.
He’ll command play-by-play and be joined in the booth by retired former middleweight champion and UFC Hall of Famer Bisping, as well as Felder.
(Mike Bohn, MMA Junkie)
Main event: Renato Moicano
Apr 13, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Renato Moicano (blue gloves) fights Jalin Turner (red gloves) during UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Record: 19-5-1 MMA, 11-5 UFC Opponent: Benoit Saint Denis (13-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) Division: Lightweight Key wins: Jalin Turner, Drew Dober, Brad Riddell, Alexander Hernandez, Cub Swanson, Calvin Kattar Misc.: Moicano, a Brazilian who trains at American Top Team in Florida, has not fought outside the U.S. since just before the pandemic – a 44-second submission of Damir Hadzovic in Brazil.
Main event: Benoit Saint Denis
Nov 11, 2023; New York, NY, USA; Matt Frevola (red gloves) fights Benoit Saint Denis (blue gloves) during UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Record: 13-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC Opponent: Renato Moicano (19-5-1 MMA, 11-5 UFC) Division: Lightweight Key wins: Matt Frevola, Thiago Moises, Ismael Bonfim, Gabriel Miranda Misc.: This is Saint Denis’ favorite time of year: UFC Paris week. The promotion’s first two visits to his capital city resulted in $50,000 stoppage bonuses for him.
Co-main event: Brendan Allen
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 06: (L-R) Brendan Allen punches Chris Curtis in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on April 06, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Record: 24-5 MMA, 12-2 UFC Opponent: Nassourdine Imavov (14-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC) Division: Middleweight Key wins: Chris Curtis, Paul Craig, Bruno Silva, Misc.: Allen has been an RNC machine during his current streak. Five of his seven straight wins have been by rear-naked chokes, including three for $50,000 bonuses.
Co-main event: Nassourdine Imavov
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 03: (L-R) Nassourdine Imavov of Russia punches Roman Dolidze of Georgia in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on February 03, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Record: 14-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC Opponent: Brendan Allen (24-5 MMA, 12-2 UFC) Division: Middleweight Key wins: Jared Cannonier, Roman Dolidze, Joaquin Buckley, Edmen Shahbazyan Misc.: It’s a home game for Russia’s Imavov, who lives and trains in France. Remarkably, Imavov has been favored against eight straight opponents (including a bout with Kelvin Gastelum that was canceled twice) – and three have been future champions or former or future title challengers.
Record: 14-3 Opponent: Ion Cutelaba (17-10-1 MMA, 6-9-1 UFC) Division: Light heavyweight Misc.: 32-year-old Croatian has 11 of his 14 wins by stoppage.
UFC Fight Night 243 main card betting odds
Sep 2, 2023; Paris, France; William Gomis (red gloves) fights Yanis Ghemmouri (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports
MAIN CARD (ESPN+, 3 p.m. ET)
Renato Moicano (+220) vs. Benoit Saint Denis (-270)
Brendan Allen (+175) vs. Nassourdine Imavov (-210)
Joanderson Brito (-260) vs. William Gomis (+210)
Bryan Battle (-150) vs. Kevin Jousset (+125)
Morgan Charriere (-550) vs. Gabriel Miranda (+400)
Matt Frevola (-125) vs. Fares Ziam (+105)
UFC Fight Night 243 prelim betting odds
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 01: Ailin Perez of Argentina celebrates defeating Joselyne Edwards of Panama in their bantamweight bout during UFC 302 at Prudential Center on June 01, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, noon ET)
Ion Cutelaba (-125) vs. Ivan Erslan (+105)
Da Woon Jung (+350) vs. Oumar Sy (-450)
Ludovit Klein (-700) vs. Roosevelt Roberts (+500)
Taylor Lapilus (-355) vs. Vince Morales (+280)
Ailin Perez (-260) vs. Darya Zheleznyakova (+210)
Victor Altamirano (+115) vs. Daniel Barez (-145)
Jacqueline Cavalcanti (-195) vs. Nora Cornolle (+155)
The commentary team of Brendan Fitzgerald, Dominick Cruz and Paul Felder will call the action at UFC Fight Night 237 in Mexico City.
The UFC continues its February schedule Saturday with UFC Fight Night 237, which goes down at Mexico City Arena in Mexico.
As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there to help guide viewers through the experience.
Details of who will work as commentators and analysts for each event have been acquired by MMA Junkie through a person with knowledge of the situation, and you can see the scheduled broadcast team below.
The commentary team of Brendan Fitzgerald, Dominick Cruz and Daniel Cormier will make its 2024 debut at UFC Fight Night 236 on Saturday.
The UFC continues its February schedule Saturday with UFC Fight Night 236, which goes down at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there in “Sin City” to help guide viewers through the experience.
Details of who will work as commentators and analysts for each event have been acquired by MMA Junkie through a person with knowledge of the situation, and you can see the scheduled broadcast team below.
The talent lineup for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 234 is set, which is the first UFC event of 2024.
The UFC opens its 2024 schedule Saturday with UFC Fight Night 234, which goes down at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there in “Sin City” to help guide viewers through the experience.
Details of who will work as commentators and analysts for each event have been acquired by MMA Junkie through a person with knowledge of the situation, and you can see the scheduled broadcast team below.
