The opponents, Dricus du Plessis of South Africa and Israel Adesanya of Nigeria, will face off at UFC 305 on August 17. (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Tensions are running high ahead of this Saturday’s fight between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. While the two have faced off in the ring before, this weekend’s bout will be more personal and intense than ever, with Adesanya telling du Plessis at a press conference on Friday “I’m going to kill you like a pig” after du Plessis mocked Adesanya by saying he grew up with a housekeeper in his home.
The South African du Plessis, 30, will fight the Nigerian-born Adesanya, 35, for the middleweight title at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch du Plessis vs Adesanya, including the full fight card, how to stream every bout, and where you can watch cheaper with a VPN.
How to watch Drix du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya:
Date: Saturday, August 17th
Start time: The event begins at 6:30 PM ET
Approximate match times: Main card matches start at 10pm ET
Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
TV Channel/Streaming: ESPN, PPV via ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass
When is Adesanya vs du Plessis?
Adesanya and du Plessis will face off this Saturday, August 17, in Perth, Australia.
What channel will the Adesanya vs du Plessis fight be broadcast on?
The UFC 305 bout between Israel Adesanya and Drix du Plessis will be available on pay-per-view in the United States on ESPN+. ESPN+ subscribers can also add the bout to their monthly plan (click here to learn how). However, coverage of this bout on ESPN+ only applies to main card bouts starting at 10 PM ET, and will cost an additional $79.99 on top of the monthly subscription. Early prelim rounds at 6 PM ET will be available on UFC Fight Pass (subscriptions are available for $9.99 per month). Prelim rounds at 8 PM ET will be available on ESPN and ESPN+.
Don’t want to pay the PPV fee to see just one match? Keep reading to find out how you can use a VPN to watch matches for cheaper.
Where to watch Adesanya vs. du Plessis:
ESPN+
Where to watch du Plessis vs. Adesanya:
If you want to watch du Plessis vs. Adesanya without subscribing to ESPN+, you can do so with a VPN. The fight will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports, which also streams the match on its app and website. Discovery+ will also broadcast the match in the UK. If you use a VPN to set your location to another location, such as the UK, you can purchase a TNT subscription to Discovery+ for £30.99 (a $40 value).
VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) are most popular for their ability to protect your data and hide your IP address, making them especially useful in the streaming era. If you want to watch Friends on Netflix (which ended its US version of the streamer in 2019) or watch Fight Show for free this weekend without ordering a PPV, a VPN can help. Want to try out a VPN for the first time? This guide will take a closer look at the best VPN options for all types of users.
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ExpressVPN offers “internet without borders,” meaning you can watch a live stream of this weekend’s fights in the UK and not have to pay PPV fees for du Plessis vs Adesanya to be broadcast in the US. All you have to do is sign up for ExpressVPN and change your server location.
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UFC 305: Drix du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya
Main Card:
Drix du Plessis (c) vs. Israel Adesaya, Middleweight Championship
Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg, Men’s Flyweight
Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstryk, lightweight
Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstryk, heavyweight
Welterweight: Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates
Qualifiers:
Junior Tafa vs. Walter Walker, heavyweight
Josh Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos, featherweight
Casey O’Neill vs. Luana Santos, women’s flyweight
Jack Jenkins vs. Herbert Burns, featherweight
Early Qualifiers:
Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes, lightweight
Song Kenan vs. Ricky Glenn, welterweight
Stuart Nicol vs. Jesus Aguilar, men’s flyweight
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