If you've missed live sports, then this is your lucky day as the MMA action is back in what is hopefully a sign of things to come. Yes, after weeks of back and forth between promoter Dana White and various other organizations, UFC 249 will take place behind closed doors tonight at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. You've been waiting for this for a while, so let's go hunting - here's how you can watch Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje and stream UFC 249 live online tonight wherever you are.
UFC 249 Checklist UFC 249 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 9. Things kick off with the first rounds around 6pm ET/3pm PT, which is 11pm BST in the UK, while Ferguson vs Gaethje is tentatively scheduled for 10pm ET/7pmPT/3am BST. American readers who want to get straight to the point just need to know that ESPN+ will be the perfect place to watch the fight. We'll also be showing the full UFC 249 map and telling you all the key times you need to know tonight, including the Ferguson vs Gaethje kick-off time in countries like the UK and Australia. Wait or not, Tony Ferguson enters tonight's Octagon shock as the favourite, with the 36-year-old American already considered one of the greatest lightweight fighters of all time. He hoped to secure his legacy in the opener of UFC 249 last month, which led to him facing Russia's Khabib Nurmagomedov. But that was canceled after The Eagle got stuck in Russia due to the country's Covid-19 travel restrictions. In his place, Justin Gaethje, a 31-year-old American who currently ranks fourth in the UFC lightweight rankings. Although he is not necessarily the successful opponent that Khabib represents, he is highly respected in MMA circles and poses a significant threat to Ferguson in a fight that will be shown exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States. The winner of the new UFC 249 bout will be crowned UFC interim lightweight champion, and will no doubt fight Khabib at a later date. tempted? Our guide explains how to watch UFC 249 and stream Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje live from anywhere on the planet.
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Watch Ferguson vs Gaethje: UFC 249 ESPN + Exclusive Live Online Streaming in the United States
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UFC fans in the US will probably know that ESPN+ has exclusive rights to all of MMA's biggest fights. This means it's your only place to watch UFC 249 tonight when the promotional material has Ferguson vs. Gaethje starting at 10 pm ET (7 pm PT). Your options for watching the event depend on whether you've already dived in and purchased an ESPN+ subscription. If you haven't, then the most obvious path is with a UFC plan, which costs you €84.98. While this may sound like a lot, it not only gets you the UFC 249 PPV, but you'll also get a year-long subscription to ESPN+ (which would normally cost $50 on its own). In addition to being able to broadcast this Saturday's event. An ESPN+ subscription also unlocks access to more than 20 nights of live UFC Fight Nights, as well as original content, including Dana White's Contender Series, UFC Destined, and Ariel & The Bad Guy, as well as classic fights, returns. to run, and there's also the benefit of fewer ads.
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Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje Live: UK Time and How to Watch UFC 249 Online
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In the UK (and Ireland), BT Sport owns the exclusive broadcast rights to the UFC. The good news for subscribers is that major UFC events like UFC 249 are increasingly streaming FREE on the network, which is a real win given the cost of PPVs in other countries around the world. This was the case with UFC 247, UFC 248... and now we're happy to say that the latest TV listings we've checked show UFC 249 airing on BT Sport 1 from 1 hour into preliminary action tonight. This means it's free if you already have a BT Sport subscription, whereas based on the scheduled 10pm departure time in the US, this means a provisional Ferguson vs Gaethje UK time of around 3 o'clock in the morning. In addition, BT Sport also offers a spoiler-free review page that allows you to view the full UFC main cards at your convenience. Which is usually pretty handy, considering the less than sociable UFC event times in the UK. Every time he streams, BT Sport coverage for UFC 249 will also be available via the BT Sport app and on his website. And don't forget that you can now get BT Sport without a massive commitment, thanks to the €25 monthly pass.
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How to watch UFC 249 live: stream Ferguson vs Gaethje in Australia
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For anyone in Australia, the place to head for your UFC 249 live stream is Foxtel Main Event. Orders are now open and the price is set at €54,950; you can enter the PPV here to access the entire card. Things kick off in Australia on Sunday May 10 from 12 noon AEST. However, you can watch parts of the UFC 249 card for a lot less through streaming service Kayo Sports, which offers a FREE 14-day trial and (when things get back to normal) also hosts every AFL and NRL match. Down.
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Watch UFC 249 Online: Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje Live in New Zealand
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New Zealand-based fans can catch the main MMA fight in May at the Sky Arena, which is now taking bookings. Like most other TV platforms, UFC 249 is pay-per-view, costing €39.95 to access on the main card (previews not included). The start time for UFC 249 in New Zealand is 2pm local time on Sunday, May 10.
Full map of UFC 249: latest combat news
As mentioned above, the coronavirus pandemic has already seriously impacted the UFC 249 fight card and has caused multiple changes. All information was correct at time of publication, but is subject to change. Main Card Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje (UFC Interim Lightweight Championship) Henry Cejudo vs. Dominick Cruz (UFC Bantamweight Championship) Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozentruik (Heavyweight) Jeremy Stephens vs. Calvin Kattar (Featherweight) Greg Hardy vs. Yorgan de Castro (heavyweight) Preliminaries Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone vs. Anthony Pettis (welterweight) Alexey Oleynik vs. Fabricio Werdum (heavyweight) Carla Esparza vs. Michelle Waterson (women's strawweight) Uriah Hall vs. Ronaldo Souza (middleweight) First preliminaries Vicente Luque vs. Niko Price (welterweight) Bryce Mitchell vs. Charles Rosa (featherweight) Ryan Spann vs. Sam Alvey (lightweight)
What does a UFC fan get with their ESPN + subscription?
Much Like It Happens: An ESPN + subscription opens up access to more than 20 exclusive nights of UFC Fight Nights, as well as original content, including Dana White's Contender series, UFC Destined, and Ariel & The Bad Guy, as well as the fights classics, reruns and there is also the benefit of fewer commercials.