Israel Adesanya returns to the octagon this weekend with his eyes set on Dricus du Plessis’ belt — here’s how to watch the event live online
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Quick Answer: You can watch UFC 305 by purchasing the PPV livestream on ESPN+. Alternatively, you can avoid paying the PPV fee by using a VPN to watch UFC 305 on the UK’s BT Sport.
This weekend, Israel Adesanya is looking to take back the UFC middleweight belt once again when he faces champion Dricus du Plessis in UFC 305. The Last Stylebender hasn’t fought in almost a year since passing the Middleweight Championship to Sean Strickland in an upset unanimous decision loss. In January of this year, du Plessis beat Strickland by split decision to take the title.
If you’re looking to watch UFC 305 this Saturday, read on for a full guide on how to livestream Adesanya vs. Du Plessis online, including a way to watch UFC 305: Adesanya vs. Du Plessis without paying the PPV fee.
How to Watch UFC 305: Adesanya vs. Du Plessis Online
In the US, all UFC numbered events are only available to watch on ESPN+ as PPV streams. Existing ESPN+ subscribers can purchase the UFC 305: Adesanya vs. Du Plessis PPV stream here for $79.99. If you don’t have an ESPN+ subscription, you might be better off: There are a few ways to sign up, including one way to save with the ESPN+ annual plan + UFC PPV bundle.
The most straightforward way to get ESPN+ is to sign up for a monthly plan at $10.99 a month. You can also pay annually at $108.99 a year. However, a better option for new subscribers is to take advantage of the UFC PPV + ESPN+ annual plan bundle, which gets you a year of ESPN+ and the UFC 205 PPV for $134.98 (that’s $54 less than paying for both separately).
Another option is to sign up for the Disney Bundle Trio, which includes ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu (on-demand). This costs $14.99 a month; after you sign up, you’ll be able to purchase the UFC 305 PPV for $79.99.
Stream UFC 305: Adesanya vs. Du Plessis With a VPN
UFC PPVs are pricey here in the US, but you can watch UFC 305: Adesanya vs. Du Plessis without paying for the PPV. To do this, use a VPN to access the fight on the UK’s BT Sport. The streaming service isn’t normally available to US viewers, but you’ll be able to watch UFC 305 on BT Sport with a VPN.
Unlike ESPN+, BT Sport offers UFC livestreams without a PPV fee. You’ll just need to pay the subscription fee, which is £29.99 a month (or about $39). Once you’re signed up, you can stream Adesanya vs. Du Plessis online without paying the PPV price. If you don’t already have a VPN to use for this hack, we recommend ExpressVPN.
When Is UFC 305: Adesanya vs. Du Plessis? Date, Star Time
UFC 305: Adesanya vs. Du Plessis is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17 at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. Prelims air on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET, and early prelims are on ESPN+ at 6:30 p.m. ET (the PPV is not required for early prelims).
UFC 305: Adesanya vs. Du Plessis Location
The UFC is going overseas for UFC 305: Adesanya vs. Du Plessis, with the event happening at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. This will be the UFC’s third time in Western Australia.
UFC 305: Adesanya vs. Du Plessis Odds, Fight Card
Both Adesanya and du Plessis are nearing the end of their careers. Du Plessis is 23-2, Hailing from South Africa, He first strapped on the middleweight belt in January after beating Strickland.
Izzy, on the other hand, is 24-3 and a two-time champion, but he’s faltered in the last couple of years. Adesanya’s first loss came in 2021 to Jan Błachowicz when he stepped up to heavyweight. He then suffered the first middleweight loss of his career in 2022 to Alex Pereira, losing the championship, but won it back from Pereira in 2023. Later last year, Izzy lost it again to Strickland.
Izzy and du Plessis were relatively respectful leading up to the fight — until Friday’s press conference. After Adesanya said he would take the belt back to Africa, du Plessis jumped in: “Are you taking the servants with you when you’re going back?” The jab was referencing an ESPN feature where Adesanya said he didn’t he was bathed by domestic servants until age eight. After a heated back-and-forth, Adesanya ended the conference in tears, saying, “He touched a subject there because I do this for my family. I do this for the people I love, and I will fight for you forever, I swear to God.”
“Watch this. Look, I am a f*cking human being, I am a man. I can cry and whoop your ass at the same time,” said Adesanya.
Despite these couple falters, The Last Style Bender is still very dangerous, and oddsmakers agree. The New Zealander is a negligible favorite to win back the title with a moneyline of -122 against du Plessis’ -104. In other words, this is shaping up to be a close scrap.
There are also a few other great fights on the UFC 305 card, including a co-main between Kai Kara-France and Steve Erceg. Here’s the full fight card for Saturday:
Main Card
Dricus du Plessis (c) vs. Israel Adesanya
Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg
Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker
Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates
Prelims
Junior Tafa vs. Valter Walker
Josh Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos
Casey O’Neill vs. Luana Santos
Jack Jenkins vs. Herbert Burns
Early Prelims
Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes
Song Kenan vs. Ricky Glenn
Stewart Nicoll vs. Jesus Aguilar
