Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya: How to watch UFC 305 tonight, full fight card, and more

Tension is running high ahead of the UFC 305 match between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya this Saturday. The two men have met in the ring before, but this weekend’s match feels more personal and more contentious than ever, with Adesanya telling du Plessis at a press conference on Friday, “I will slay you like a pig,” after du Plessis taunted Adesanya with a remark about growing up with domestic servants in his home.

South Africa’s du Plessis, 30, will fight Nigerian-born Adesanya, 35, in Perth, Australia at UFC 305, where they’ll battle it out for the middleweight title.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the du Plessis vs. Adesanya fight, including the full fight card, how you can stream every match, and where you can watch with the help of a VPN for less.

How to watch the Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya fight:

Date: Saturday, August 17

Start time: event begins at 6:30 p.m. ET

Fight time (approximate): main card fights begin at 10 p.m. ET

Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia

TV channel/streaming: ESPN, PPV via ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass

When is the Adesanya vs. du Plessis fight?

Adesanya and Du Plessis will face off tonight (Aug. 17) in Perth, Australia.

What channel is the Adesanya and du Plessis fight on?

The UFC 305 fight between Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis will be available through pay-per-view in the US on ESPN+. ESPN+ subscribers can opt to add it on to their monthly plan (click here to see how), but note that ESPN+ coverage of the fight only applies to the main card matches that start at 10 p.m. ET and it’s a $79.99 add-on to the monthly subscription. You can watch the early prelim rounds at 6 p.m. on UFC Fight Pass (subscriptions are available for $9.99/month), while the prelim rounds at 8 p.m. ET will be available on ESPN and ESPN+.

Not interested in paying PPV prices just to watch one match? Keep reading to find out how to watch the fight for less with the help of a VPN.

Where to watch the Adesanya vs. du Plessis fight:

ESPN+

Where to watch the du Plessis vs. Adesanya fight:

If you’d prefer not to subscribe to ESPN+ to catch the du Plessis vs. Adesanya fight, there are other ways to tune in with the help of a VPN. The fight is available live on TNT Sports in the UK, with the broadcaster’s app and website also streaming the fights. Discovery+ will also air the action in the UK. By using a VPN with a location set to another location, such as England, you can purchase a subscription to Discovery+ with TNT for £30.99 — which is the equivalent of $40.

A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address and is perhaps most popular for being especially useful in the age of streaming. Whether you’re looking to watch Friends on Netflix (which left the U.S. version of the streamer back in 2019) or tune in to the fight for free this weekend without ordering on PPV, a VPN can help you out. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user.

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UFC 305: Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya fight card

Main card:

• Dricus du Plessis (c) vs. Israel Adesaya, Middleweight championship

• Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg, Men’s flyweight

• Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Lightweight

• Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Heavyweight

• Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates, Welterweight

Prelims:

• Junior Tafa vs. Valter Walker, Heavyweight

• Josh Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos, Featherweight

• Casey O’Neill vs. Luana Santos, Women’s flyweight

• Jack Jenkins vs. Herbert Burns, Featherweight

Early Prelims:

• Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes, Lightweight

• Song Kenan vs. Ricky Glenn, Welterweight

• Stewart Nicoll vs. Jesus Aguilar, Men’s flyweight