More and more online streaming platforms have become easier to "cut code" (i.e. throw away cable or satellite television subscriptions in favor of online-only services) than before, but due to the limited broadcast limits, sports took a while to keep up with the crowd. . Services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime are everywhere with regards to movies and TV these days. The latest 4K TVs have built-in Wi-Fi connection and streaming capabilities, which makes it even simpler. But recently, services like ESPN +, Fubo, Sling and Hulu have tried to do the same in live action sports.
Chord cutting is a great way to save money and enjoy your favorite shows (especially on premium channels like HBO), but watching sports has been a bit tricky so far. This is especially good news for MMA fans, as the cozy relationship with UFC with ESFC makes it easier to stream UFC. The world's largest martial arts fighting league joins ESPN to deliver all of their favorite UFC content online and on TV in 2019, with Michelle Waterson with a featherweight fight against Kron Gracie by Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Cub Swanson.
Fox had broadcast rights to UFC until 2018, but signed a contract with ESPN in 2019. This means that all Ultimate Fighting Championship content, including paid games this year, will only air on the sports network. If you already have an ESPN with cable subscription, you can enjoy everything right on your TV. But that's also good news for code cutters, as ESPN launched its own online streaming service called ESPN + last spring.
ESPN +

If you already have the streaming service you want and you only have ESPN + (which offers all of your own sports content) for streaming UFC matches online, simply It is good to join.. It's worth $ 5 a month or $ 50 a year. You can use it on Amazon Fire, iOS, Android, and Chromecast devices as well as on your computer's web browser.
Other streaming platforms
On the other hand, if you're looking for a streaming TV package that comes with the ESPN channel (especially the channel where you can watch UFC), now you have the option to cut the code. . These premium streaming services will work on modern computer web browsers as well as Android, iOS, Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast and Roku devices unless otherwise noted.
- Hulu Includes ESPN as part of the $ 45 monthly monthly TV plan. You can also add premium channels such as HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz at extra cost. Hulu can be used on Xbox consoles, Samsung Smart TVs, and Vizio SmartCast TVs and the devices listed above.
- Sling tv There are two packages that include ESPN channels: $ 25 Orange Plan per month and $ 40 Blue + Orange Plan per month. Premium channels cost extra, but HBO and Cinemax cannot be used with Sling. Sling is now available on Roku devices and can be used with LG and Samsung Smart TVs as well as Xbox One.
- YouTube TVESPN is offered for $ 40 a month with additional premium channel subscriptions, but HBO and Cinemax are also lacking. However, unlimited DVR cloud storage is provided. YouTube TV can't stream on Fire devices (although this year), but you can use it on Xbox One.
- DirecTV We have a variety of packages and premium channels, but they are more expensive than most other services. Rates range from $ 50 to $ 135 per month, and all tiers include ESPN (including HBO) (a nice bonus that you don't have to pay as an add-on). DirecTV Now works with all standard streaming devices and Samsung smart TVs.
- PlayStation Vue You may not have the name recognition of Hulu or DirecTV, but it's surprisingly good. All four plans, ranging from $ 50 to $ 85 per month, are bundled with ESPN channels, allowing you to stream UFC as your content in mind. PlayStation Vue is also available on PS3 and PS4 consoles along with popular streaming devices. This is great for PlayStation owners as it is one of the few live streaming services that Sony consoles support.
When is the UFC Fight in 2019?
In general, the UFC season starts in January and ends in the fall. However, the schedule is constantly changing, so the best way is to check the schedule of UFC events regularly to see when things happen. Below is a brief overview of fighting in the current queue.
| Date | Time | event | fighter |
| 12 October | 8 o'clock in the evening. ET | UFC Fight Night | Joanna vs. Waterson |
| 18 October | 9 pm. ET | UFC Fight Night | Reyes vs. Wademan |
| October 26 | 8:00 AM EST | UFC Fight Night | Maia vs Askren |
| 2 November | 10 pm. ET | UFC 244 | Mas Vidal vs. Diaz |
| November 9 | 2 pm ET | UFC Fight Night | Dos Santos vs. Dos Santos Volkov |
| November 16 | 8 o'clock in the evening. ET | UFC Fight Night | Blau Howitz vs. Party care |
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