Main Card (10 p.m. ET) on ESPN Plus PPV
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Alex Pereira (c) vs Magomed Ankalaev — UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
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Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev — Lightweight
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Jalin Turner vs Ignacio Bahamondes — Lightweight
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Amanda Lemos vs Iasmin Lucindo — Women’s Strawweight
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King Green vs Mauricio Ruffy — Lightweight
Prelims (8 p.m. ET) on ESPN Plus, ESPNews & Disney+
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Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev — Heavyweight
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Joshua Van vs Rei Tsuruya — Flyweight
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Brunno Ferreira vs Armen Petrosyan — Middleweight
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Alex Morono vs Carlos Leal — Welterweight
Early prelims (6:30 p.m. ET) on ESPN Plus, Disney+ & UFC FightPass
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Mairon Santos vs Francis Marshall — Featherweight
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Chris Gutierrez vs John Castañeda — Featherweight
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Djorden Ribeiro dos Santos vs Osman Diaz — Middleweight
1. Choose a Legal Streaming Platform
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ESPN+ (U.S.): ESPN+ is the exclusive streaming home for UFC Pay-Per-View events in the United States. You’ll need an ESPN+ subscription (10.99/month)andmustpurchasethePPVseparately(usually10.99/month)andmustpurchasethePPVseparately(usually79.99).
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UFC Fight Pass (International): For viewers outside the U.S., UFC Fight Pass is the go-to platform. It offers live streaming of UFC events, including PPVs, depending on your region.
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BT Sport (UK): In the UK, BT Sport holds the rights to broadcast UFC events. You can stream the fight live on the BT Sport app or website.
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Other Regional Broadcasters: Check your local listings for official broadcasters in your country. Examples include DAZN (Canada, Germany, and others), Kayo Sports (Australia), and Sony LIV (India).
2. Set Up Your Streaming Device
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Smart TV or Streaming Device: Use a Smart TV, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, Apple TV, or Chromecast to stream the fight on a big screen.
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Gaming Consoles: Xbox and PlayStation also support streaming apps like ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass.
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Laptop or PC: If you don’t have a Smart TV, connect your laptop or PC to your TV using an HDMI cable for a larger viewing experience.
3. Purchase the Pay-Per-View
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On ESPN+: Log in to your ESPN+ account, navigate to the UFC section, and purchase the event. You’ll receive a confirmation and can stream it live on fight night.
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On UFC Fight Pass: If you’re using Fight Pass, follow the prompts to buy the PPV and access the live stream.
4. Plan a Fight Night Party
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Invite Friends: Send out invites early and make it a themed event. Encourage everyone to wear their favorite fighter’s merch.
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Prepare Snacks and Drinks: Set up a snack bar with finger foods, wings, nachos, and drinks. Don’t forget to include some healthy options!
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Create a Comfortable Viewing Area: Arrange seating so everyone has a clear view of the screen. Add some cushions and blankets for extra comfort.
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Betting Pool: Organize a friendly betting pool where everyone predicts the winners of each fight. Offer small prizes for the most accurate predictions.
