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Quick Answer: You can watch UFC 294 on the U.K.’s BT Sport using a VPN (to avoid paying the PPV fee), or you can watch UFC 294 by buying the PPV livestream on ESPN+.
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Two champions face off today as featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski looks to grab Islam Makhachev’s lightweight belt in UFC 294.
Sound familiar? It should. The two champions clashed back in February during UFC 284 under nearly identical circumstances: It was also a lightweight bout for Makhachev’s title, and Volkanovski had already secured the featherweight belt that he still holds. If he can defeat Makhachev, Volkanovski will become the fifth UFC fighter to hold two titles at once.
If you’re looking to watch UFC 294 today, read on. Below is a quick guide on how to stream Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 online, including a hack that lets you watch UFC 294 without paying the PPV fee.
Stream UFC 294 With a VPN
Although UFC PPV events can be pricey, you can watch them for much cheaper with a subscription to the streaming service BT Sport. This service is normally only available in the U.K., but U.S. viewers can get a subscription to BT Sport (£29.99 a month, or about $38) and stream UFC 294 at no additional cost by using a VPN.
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We recommend using ExpressVPN for this money-saving hack. ExpressVPN is one of the more popular VPNs, offering fast, secure service and an affordable price tag of $12.95 a month. Plus, you get a 30-day money-back guarantee that you can use to get a full refund after streaming UFC 294 if you don’t want to continue service.
After you’ve signed up for ExpressVPN, head to BT Sport and sign up for an account. Then, you’ll be able to watch UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 without paying the PPV fee.
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 U.S. Livestream
If you don’t want to use a VPN, you’ll have to purchase the UFC 294 PPV through ESPN+. Current ESPN+ subscribers can grab the fight’s PPV livestream for $79.99.
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Those without an ESPN+ subscription will need to sign up to get the UFC 294 PPV. A monthly ESPN+ subscription costs $10.99, or you can pay $109 upfront for a year of service. Alternatively, you can sign up for the Disney Bundle, which includes access to ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu — all for $14.99 a month. Once you’ve signed up for ESPN+ (or the Disney Bundle), you’ll be able to purchase the UFC 294 PPV stream for $79.99.
However, there’s also a bundle deal for new ESPN+ subscribers looking to watch Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2: You can get the ESPN+ Annual Plan and the UFC 294 PPV for $134.98, which is $55 cheaper than paying for an annual plan and the PPV livestream separately.
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When is UFC 294? Date, Time, Location
UFC 294 is happening today, Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Prelims kick off at 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT, and the main card is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT.
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 Odds, Fight Card
After beating Volkanovski just months ago, Makhachev is unsurprisingly the favorite to win in Abu Dhabi today. Vegas is giving the champ a moneyline of -265 against Volk’s +210. But “The Great” still has a solid chance. He’s 26-2 in his career (Makhachev is 24-1) and considered to be a better pound-for-pounder than Makhachev, according to the UFC’s rankings (Volkanovski is at #2 and Makhachev is at #3).
Besides the two champs, we’ll get a full slate of exciting fights before the main event — including a co-main between former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev. Here’s the full fight card for UFC 294:
Main Card
Main Event: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski
Co-Main: Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker
Ikram Aliskerov vs. Warlley Alves
Said Nurmagomedov vs. Muin Gafurov
Prelims
Tim Elliott vs. Muhammad Mokaev
Mohammad Yahya vs. Trevor Peek
Javid Basharat vs. Victor Henry
Abu Azaitar vs. Sedriques Dumas
Mike Breeden vs. Anshul Jubli
Nathaniel Wood vs. Muhammad Naimov
Viktoriia Dudakova vs. Jinh Yu Frey
Shara Magomedov vs. Bruno Silva
