HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A big weekend is a head. The UFC 247 will take place at the Toyota Center on Feb. 8.
One of the fighters entering the octagon will have a lot of supporters from the Houston Police Department.
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Trevin Giles, an HPD officer, says he's about to experience every fighter's dream by fighting in his hometown.
"Everybody, right now, is pretty excited about it. I got guys from the department texting me about it," Giles said.
Another Houston-area fighter, Juan Adams, is entering the ring this weekend.
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Houstonians will be able to support both Giles and Adams for free during the UFC weigh-in Friday at 4 p.m. at the Toyota Center.
The fan fest will begin Saturday at 1 p.m.
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