- Known as one of the greatest athletes to ever step into the octagon, Jon “Bones” Jones hopes to continue his dominant career in the headline event of UFC 247 against the undefeated Dominick Reyes.
- The other noteworthy matchup featured on the main card includes the current women’s flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko, defending her title against the currently top-ranked flyweight women’s fighter, Katyln Chookagian.
- UFC 247 will be streamed exclusively through the ESPN+ streaming service on February 8, with the early preliminary rounds set for 6:15 p.m. ET, and the main card matches set to start at 10 p.m. ET.
- The PPV event costs $64.99 for new and existing ESPN+ subscribers with a monthly plan.
- Members who sign up for a year-long ESPN+ subscription can receive a special bundle with UFC 247 for a total price of $84.98.
Jon “Bones” Jones is considered by many to be the greatest fighter in UFC history. With an overall record of 25-1 and a current 16-fight win streak, Jones established his dominance with his insane speed, jaw-dropping strength, and elite athleticism.
In 27 career fights, Jones only has two results that didn’t wind up in the win column. In 2009, Jones was disqualified in his matchup against Matt Hammil and in 2017 his knockout victory against Daniel Cormier at UFC 214 was overturned after Jones tested positive for steroids following the match.
Jones served a 15-month suspension from the UFC and was reinstated in October 2018. In addition to steroids, Jones also has a troubling past with the law. In October 2019, Jones pleaded "no contest" to a disorderly conduct charge after an April 2019 incident occurred between Jones and a waitress in Albuquerque.
Dominick Reyes is lined up against Jones for the main event of UFC 247 on February 8. After excelling as a safety for the Stony Brook University college football team, Reyes is currently the #4 ranked light heavyweight fighter and is undefeated to begin his UFC career. Most notably, Reyes defeated former champion Chris Weidman with a knockout victory on October 18, 2019.
In addition to Jones vs Reyes, the other noteworthy matchup for UFC 247 pits the current championship belt holder in the women's flyweight division, Valentina Shevchenko, against the currently top-ranked women's flyweight fighter Katyln Chookagian. Shevchenko has won her last 4 fights and has successfully defended her championship belt 3 times.
Here's the entire list of fights happening at UFC 247
Early Prelims (starting at 6:15 p.m. ET)
- Miles Johns vs Mario Bautista
- Domingo Pilarte vs Journey Newson
- Andre Ewell vs Jonathan Martinez
Prelims (starting at 8 p.m. ET)
- Trevin Giles vs Antonio Arroyo
- Alex Morono vs Kalin Williams
- Lauren Murphy vs Andrea Lee
Main Card (starting at 10 p.m. ET)
- Derrick Lewis vs Ilir Latifi
- Mirsad Bektic vs Dan Ige
- Juan Adams vs Justin Tafa
- Valentina Shevchenko vs Katlyn Chookagian
- Jon Jones vs Dominick Reyes
How to watch UFC 247
The event is being exclusively aired through the ESPN+ UFC PPV platform on February 8, meaning that you have to purchase the event in addition to being a subscriber to the ESPN+ sports-streaming service.
You can access the ESPN+ app on all major mobile and connected TV devices, including Amazon Fire, Apple, Android, Chromecast, PS4, Xbox One, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, and more.
Pricing
There are a few different options available to fans looking to purchase the UFC PPV event.
If you're a new subscriber, you can sign up for a 7-day free trial of ESPN+ and then purchase the event for $64.99. If you already have an ESPN+ subscription, the event has the same $64.99 price tag.
ESPN+ is also offering a bundle for new subscribers who purchase a year-long subscription that includes UFC 247 for $84.98 total - which is over to 25% off the standard price. Existing ESPN+ members who currently pay monthly can also upgrade to the $84.98 year-long subscription in order to receive access to UFC 247.