After Justin Gaethje went on the run of his career to send Tony Ferguson with a fifth round knockout at UFC 249, now all eyes are on the next MMA promotion card: a Fight Night event at midweek pitting two former light heavyweight title challengers against each other. We show you how to watch UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Teixeira: live Wednesday's clash online from anywhere in the world with the help of our guide.
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira will take place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, with the main card starting at 9pm ET / 6pm PT - or 2am early Thursday morning in the UK. Fans in the US can watch it exclusively on ESPN+. It's a tasty card through and through, but topping the list, Smith vs. Teixeira, two former light heavyweight contenders who lost to the invincible Jon 'Bones' Jones last year. American Anthony Smith, 31, enters the fight as a fringe favorite, sitting third in the UFC light heavyweight rankings. The journeyman is a 33-14 pro and recently recorded an impressive bid win against Alexander Gustafsson, but in June of 2019. In March of the same year, he lost his title shot to Jones in a unanimous decision. On the other side of the Octagon, Brazilian Glover Teixeira, 40, is ranked No. 8 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings. He last fought in September 2019, defeating Nikita Krylov via split decision to bring his professional bout record to an impressive 30-7. He hasn't been in the title picture for a while, though, losing his only shot at the belt to Jones in 2014. The two fighters no doubt think a win in Jacksonville could give them one last shot at becoming UFC champions, for what we expect a fierce encounter: follow our guide to explain how to stream Smith vs Teixeira live and watch UFC Fight Night online, anywhere in the world.
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How to stream UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Teixeira live in the US
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UFC fans in the US will probably know that ESPN+ has exclusive rights to all live MMA promotional events. That means it's your one place to watch UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Teixeira online on Wednesday, May 13. The main card for Smith vs Teixeira is due to start at 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT and Fight Night events are included as standard with all ESPN+ subscriptions; there are no hidden PPV fees. Best of all, ESPN+ can be purchased for a very reasonable €4.99 per month; it's really a great way to get live sports on your screen. Subscription to ESPN+ also opens access to all future 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, reruns - AND too. There is the advantage of having fewer ads.
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UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Teixeira UK Live Stream
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In the UK and Ireland, BT Sport has exclusive broadcast rights to UFC events, including UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Teixeira on Wednesday May 13. Although this is a pay TV network, the good news for BT Sport subscribers is that it's airing some UFC action at no extra cost: this week's Fight Night will air on BT Sport 2, with preview coverage starting at 12 am BST and the main card from 2am early Thursday. It even shows numbered UFC events, like the recent UFC 249, as part of its standard plans – with no additional PPV fees, UFC fans in the UK are arguably the luckiest in the world. In addition, BT Sport also offers a spoiler-free replay page that allows you to watch the full UFC main maps at your convenience, convenient given the less sociable UFC kick-off times in the UK. And for streamers, BT Sport coverage of UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Teixeira is also available via the BT Sport app and on their website. Remember, you can now get BT Sport without a massive commitment, thanks to your €25 monthly pass.
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UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Teixeira in Canada
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In Canada, the broadcast rights for 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 Smith vs Teixeira card coverage starting at 7pm ET.
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How to stream UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Teixeira 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 therefore also via the Foxtel Now streaming service or the tempting 14-day FREE trial offered by Kayo Sports. This is mostly the case with PPV events, though – for real fans, UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Teixeira is best streamed using the promotion's official UFC Fight Pass service. The main card is expected to start around 12am AEDT on Thursday, May 14.