Two belts are on the line in Inglewood tonight — here’s how to watch UFC 311 online
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The first UFC pay-per-view event of the year has arrived. UFC 311 was originally going to be a rematch between lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan, but Tsarukyan was pulled from the bout on Friday due to a back injury. Renato Moicano, who was originally slated on the undercard, is now facing Makhachev in the headlining fight.
At a Glance: How to Watch UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano
If you’re planning to watch UFC 311 this weekend, read on. Ahead, we outline two ways to watch Makhachev vs. Moicano, including how to stream the fight on ESPN+ and how to watch it with a VPN for less.
How to Watch UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano With ESPN+
The most straightforward way to stream Makhachev vs. Moicano is ESPN+. The streaming service has exclusive broadcasting US rights to UFC fights and offers pay-per-view events for $79.99. You’ll need to be a subscriber to purchase these PPV events.
Not an ESPN+ subscriber? There are a few ways to sign up. You can get a monthly plan at $11.99 a month or an annual plan at $119.99 a year. New subscribers can also pick up the UFC PPV + ESPN+ annual plan bundle, which includes a full year of ESPN+ and the fight PPV — all for $134.98. That’s $54 less than buying those two things separately.
Another way to get ESPN+ is through a streaming bundle, such as the Disney Bundle Trio. This one includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. The ad-supported Trio costs $16.99 per month, and the ad-free version is $26.99 per month.
How to Watch UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano With a VPN
If you don’t want to pay for the PPV through ESPN+, you can also stream UFC 311 with the UK’s BT Sport. This streaming service does not charge extra for numbered UFC events. Instead, viewers only have to pay a monthly subscription fee of £29.99 (around $39).
However, if you’re located in the US, you will need a VPN to access BT Sport’s UFC streams. We recommend ExpressVPN, which will let you quickly and securely access servers all over the world, including ones in the UK for BT Sport UFC streams.
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano Date, Start Time
UFC 311 takes place on Saturday, Jan. 18, with prelims starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The main card kicks off at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.