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How to watch Magny vs. Prates, Vegas lineup, odds

Here's what you need to know to watch UFC Fight Night 247 on ESPN+.

The UFC is back in its hometown of Las Vegas, with a long-time welterweight leader taking on a rising star at the top of the roster.

Here's how to watch UFC Fight Night 247 with 170-pounders headlining and a former bantamweight champion in the co-feature.

Broadcast and streaming information

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UFC Fight Night 247 has a main card that begins at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Preliminary cards will stream on ESPN+ at 4:00 p.m. ET.

Stay tuned for more details on the transfer later this week.

Main event: Neil Magny

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 24: Neil Magny defeats Michael Morales of Ecuador in a welterweight bout during UFC Fight Night 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
Miscellaneous: The 37-year-old Magny, once a contender at 170 pounds, has alternated losses and wins in his last eight fights.

Main event: Carlos Prates

Brazil's Carlos Prates celebrates his victory by defeating China's Li Jingliang in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 305 men's welterweight bout at the Perth Arena in Perth on August 18, 2024. (Photo by COLIN MURTY / AFP) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – 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
Miscellaneous: Came on the scene in 2022 in the LFA, then in the DWCS, then in the UFC – and there were interruptions the entire time.

Co-main event: Cody Garbrandt

December 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 Sports

Record: 14-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC
Opponent: Miles Johns (15-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Key Wins: Raphael Assuncao, Cominick Druz
Miscellaneous: The former champ is 2-1 since returning to 135 pounds after a one-fight stint at flyweight.

Co-main event: Miles Johns

Miles Johns defeated. Douglas Silva de Andrade, UFC on ESPN 58

Record: 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
Miscellaneous: The 30-year-old has scored three straight decision wins since a submission loss in 2022.

UFC debut: Reinier de Ridder

Reinier de Ridder, ONE Championship 166

Record: 17-2
Opponent: Gerald Meerschaert (37-17 MMA, 12-9 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Key Wins: Vitaly Bigdash, Aung La N Sang (twice)
Miscellaneous: The former two-division ONE titleholder left that organization earlier this year and will now test his skills in the UFC.

UFC debut: Mansur Abdul-Malik

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 13: (LR) Mansur Abdul-Malik faces Wes Schultz in a middleweight bout during Dana White's Contender Series Season 8, 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
Miscellaneous: Was shot in the second-round DWCS TKO win in August – the first time in his career he was knocked out in the first round.

UFC debut: Klaudia Sygula

Record: 6-1
Opponent: Melissa Mullins (6-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC)
Division: Women's bantamweight
Miscellaneous: The 25-year-old Polish fighter has rattled off six straight wins since a submission loss in her professional debut.

UFC debut: Cortavious Romious

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 20: (LR) Cortavious Romious takes on Michael Imperato of Canada in a lightweight bout 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
Miscellaneous: Romious lost his first DWCS shot in 29 seconds but was eliminated and then managed a 50-second finish, another shot on the show and a win over Michael Imperato in August helped him make his official debut.

UFC Fight Night 247 main card betting odds

MAIN CARD (ESPN+, 7:00 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)

Preliminary betting odds for UFC Fight Night 247

PRELIMINARY MAP (ESPN+, 4:00 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)
  • Tresean Gore (-185) vs. Antonio Trocoli (+155)

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