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

Anticipation is high ahead of this Saturday's UFC 305 fight between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya. The two men have met in the ring before, but this weekend's fight feels more personal and contentious than ever. Adesanya told du Plessis at a press conference on Friday, “I'm going to beat you like a pig,” after du Plessis taunted Adesanya with a remark about growing up with domestic servants in his home.

The 30-year-old South African du Plessis will face the 35-year-old Nigerian Adesanya at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia, where they will fight for the middleweight title.

Here's everything you need to know to watch the du Plessis vs Adesanya fight, including the full fight card, how to stream each match, and where to watch cheaper using a VPN.

How to view the Dricus du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya battle:

Date: Saturday, August 17

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

Fight time (approximate): The main fights begin at 10:00 p.m. ET

Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia

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

When is the Adesanya vs du Plessis battle?

Adesanya and Du Plessis will face off this Saturday, August 17, in Perth, Australia.

Which channel is the Adesanya and du Plessis keep fighting?

The UFC 305 fight between Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis will be available on pay-per-view in the US on ESPN+. ESPN+ subscribers can optionally add it to their monthly subscription (click here to learn how). Note, however, that ESPN+ coverage of the fight will only apply to the main fights, which begin at 10 p.m. ET, and it's a $79.99 add-on to the monthly subscription. You can watch the early prelims at 6 p.m. on UFC Fight Pass (subscriptions are available for $9.99/month), while the prelims at 8 p.m. ET will be available on ESPN and ESPN+.

Don't want to pay PPV prices just to see a match? Read on to find out how you can watch the fight for less by using a VPN.

Where can you find the Adesanya vs du Plessis battle:

ESPN+

Where to watch the du Plessis vs. Adesanya fight:

If you don't want to subscribe to ESPN+ to watch the du Plessis vs. Adesanya fight, there are other ways to do so by using a VPN. The fight is available live on TNT Sports in the UK, and the broadcaster's app and website will also stream the fights. Discovery+ will also be broadcasting the action in the UK. If you use a VPN and set your location to somewhere else, such as England, you can purchase a subscription to Discovery+ from TNT for £30.99 – the equivalent of $40.

A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address, and is perhaps most popular because it is particularly useful in the age of streaming. Whether you Friends on Netflix (which left the US version of the streamer back in 2019) or tune in to the fight for free this weekend without ordering PPV, a VPN can help. Want to try a VPN for the first time? This guide will introduce the best VPN options for each type of user.

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UFC 305: Fight card for Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya

Main map:

• 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

Front page:

• 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 preliminary rounds:

• Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes, Lightweight

• Song Kenan vs Ricky Glenn, Welterweight

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