Before the UFC goes on vacation to Abu Dhabi and Fight Island in July, there's still time for one more Fight Night card at the promotion's Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. And it's a stunner, too, with a title fight between two of the top-ranked lightweights in the world. Follow our guide as we show you how to watch UFC Fight Night and stream Poirier vs Hooker online today from anywhere in the world. UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker will take place on Saturday, June 27 at the Apex Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card kicks off at 8pm ET / 5pm PT, which is 1am BST early on a Sunday morning in the UK. A high-value BT Sport monthly pass lets you watch all UFC events, including PPVs, for just €25 in the UK, while in the US, a free trial from Sling Orange will give you access to ESPN and, therefore, a la carte today. American MMA fighter Dustin 'The Diamond' Poirier (25-6) is one of the most highly regarded lightweights in the world, having been a mainstay in the Octagon since 2009. He is currently ranked No. 3 in his division and is a former UFC lightweight champion. His last fight saw him appear at the title at UFC 242 this past September, where he lost to the fearsome Khabib Nurmagomedov. Prior to that, he was on a six-game winning streak that included a TKO of Tony Ferguson's conqueror, Justin Gaethje. His opponent, Dan Hooker (20-8), is from New Zealand and is currently ranked No. 5 in the UFC's lightweight hierarchy. He is on a three-game winning streak for his own game tonight, with 10 career knockouts from him. This is his second appearance in the Trotting Main Event, and the Kiwi knows without a doubt that another solid performance will put him in contention for a title fight as soon as possible. Read on to learn how to watch UFC Fight Night online and stream Poirier vs Hooker live from around the world.
How to watch UFC Fight Night from outside your country
UFC fans who want to watch Poirier vs Hooker and all the rest of today's Fight Night action may find they're in trouble if they're abroad. Geo-blocking restrictions may prevent you from accessing your regular streaming service if you're not in your home country, but there is a workaround. It comes in the form of a VPN – nifty software that helps you bridge digital boundaries and regain access to the services you normally use and pay for at home. But which one is the best for you? <p class="vanilla-image-block">
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Free UFC live streaming: watch Poirier vs Hooker and Today's Fight Night card online
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UFC fans in the US will probably know that ESPN holds the rights to live MMA promotional events, so this is the perfect place to watch Fight Night: Poirier vs Hooker online tonight. Preliminary action begins at 5 pm ET / 2 pm PT, the main card begins at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT. ESPN will broadcast Fight Night on its linear TV channel, as well as only on its streaming platform, ESPN+, meaning cord-cutters can catch all the action with a hyped-up service. Currently, two agreements stand out for this purpose. The first is Sling TV, and more specifically, their Orange package, which includes ESPN and is currently offering a FREE trial so you can watch UFC Fight NIght tonight without paying a dime. It normally costs €30 per month if you decide to keep it. The other option to consider is streaming Hulu, where ESPN is available as part of the Hulu + Live TV package - normally £54.99 for a full cable replacement service, you can also try it 7 days free to catch all the Apex action this evening. Currently, all US residents on the go can follow our advice above and use a VPN to access coverage just like they would in the United States.
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How to get a UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Hooker UK live
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In the UK and Ireland, BT Sport has exclusive broadcast rights to UFC events, including UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Hooker tonight. Coverage of the main card begins at 1am early Sunday morning, with preliminary action underway at 11pm. Subscribers can stream all the action online via the broadcaster's website or app. For cord-cutters, BT now offers the option to watch BT Sport without locking yourself into a long-term contract with its €25 monthly pass. This not only gives you access to tonight's full Fight Night map, but also it will cover all of the upcoming UFC events, including, based on recent experience, the usually darling pay-per-view UFC 251. You've also got a handful of Premier League games and exclusive Champions League coverage on your return, so pick up a great value BT Sport Monthly Pass today. If you're from the UK but away from home at the moment, you can still stream your regular UFC coverage live from abroad, but you'll need a VPN to move your IP address to the UK according to our guide above.
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UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Hooker Live - How to watch online in Canada
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In Canada, the rights to broadcast UFC Fight Night events are held by TSN, which can be easily accessed through your television, online or using the TSN app. Access costs as little as CA$4.99 per week or €19.99 per month, with Poirier vs Hooker main card coverage starting at 8pm ET just like in the US. And just like in other countries, all Canadians abroad always have the VPN option available when abroad.
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How to watch UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Hooker live in Australia
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Fight Down Under fans may already know that ESPN Australia owns the broadcast rights to the UFC. The events are available on pay TV via Foxtel and thus also via the streaming service Foxtel Now. ESPN's coverage begins at 6:30am EST on the morning of Sunday, June 28, with the Poirier vs Hooker main card set to begin around 10am Another great way to watch the UFC in Australia for cord-cutters or anyone looking to save money is to take advantage of the 14-day free trial offered by Kayo Sports, which covers UFC Fight Night. from this weekend Australians who are away from home at the moment can still harness the powers of a good VPN to watch the UFC and everything in between, as if they had a frozen VB on their hands.
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Poirier vs Hooker Live: How to watch UFC Fight Night in New Zealand
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The Kiwis are likely to be interested in today's UFC fight night due to the presence of Auckland-born Dan 'The Hangman' Hooker at the top of the map. And it's ESPN again for live coverage of UFC Fight Night, which in New Zealand means turning to Sky Sport. ESPN 2 is the channel you need, with coverage starting at 10am NZST on the morning of Sunday June 28. Existing subscribers can watch online using the country's Sky Go service, while cord-cutters and everyone can try streaming platform Sky Sport Now, where a weekly pass costs just €19, €99. away from the islands they can use the VPN route described above to connect to their service of choice just like they would at home.
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