How to Watch UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya Live Anywhere

It’s not an Avengers showdown, but a UFC clash is set to take place on October 5th, 2019 live at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. Reigning UFC middleweight champion, Rober Whittaker will take on Israel Adesanya in the UFC 243 PPV in hopes of unifying the division’s titles. The tickets are selling out at an incredible speed. But what about those back home? What about viewers in other countries? I got you covered. Here’s how you can watch UFC 243 live anywhere.

UFC 243 Goes Global – Whittaker vs. Adesanya Live Anywhere

Each country on our list today has a dedicated UFC channel. However, some regions around the world lack such a privilege, which brings us to this part.

Streaming services examine your IP address to determine where you currently are on the map. If you don’t reside within their area of coverage (Where they have broadcasting rights), they will block you instantly.

To circumvent this issue, you should change your IP address. And the best way to do so is to use a Virtual Private Network. There are several benefits to that, let’s talk about them below.

Bypass Restrictions

When you change your IP address, you’ll obtain a new one in the country where the server you connected to is located. For example, living in a country where no UFC coverage is available is not a problem anymore.

If you connect to a US server, you’ll obtain an American IP address. As a result, you can stream the fight using ESPN+ despite being physically abroad. It’s easy. Here’s what you need to do:

1. First, subscribe to a VPN service provider. I recommend you try ExpressVPN‘s services.
2. Once you create an account, download the VPN’s application on your device.
3. Sign in with your credentials and connect to a server based on the channel you wish to watch UFC 243 on:
   • US server for ESPN+
   • UK server for BT Sport
   • Australian server for Main Event, etc…
4. Launch the channel’s website or its dedicated app if available.
5. Stream Wittaker vs. Adesanya anywhere.

Get Cheaper Fight Pass Values

Changing your location doesn’t only allow you access to restricted content. With a new IP, you can also purchase stuff for a lesser price. Despite being blacked out in certain countries, Fight Pass can be accessed with a VPN if you follow the steps above.

However, this part is dedicated to getting cheaper PPV events using a VPN. This is how it works. The website bills you based on your IP address. For example, the people in Canada get a different price than those residing in Russia.

It’s pretty simple. Take a look below as I’m going to shed some light on the matter:

• Now, if you approach the website with a Canadian IP address, the PPV price will be at $64.99.
• If you connect to a VPN server in Russia, the price drastically drops to руб 999, which is equivalent to $15.

See the difference? That’s all thanks to a VPN. If you use ExpressVPN, you’ll find more than 3000 servers in 94 countries. That will give you endless options to navigate through prices. Don’t forget that Fight Pass is available almost everywhere.

In case ExpressVPN doesn’t meet your expectations, feel free to check the table below and pick a suitable alternative.

Stream Whittaker vs. Adesanya in The US

It’s not new information anymore. The official broadcaster for UFC in the United States is ESPN. The popular Disney-owned channel will show everything the UFC has to offer on both of its services ESPN and ESPN+.

The channel has a lot of audience in the United States – 115 million viewers to be exact. Its services have reached over 86 million television households, spreading major sporting events all over the States.

In case you’re used to using UFC Fight Pass to stream your UFC matches, that stopped ever since ESPN got the rights. From now on, whenever you try to purchase a fight, a blackout restriction error will pop up. Oh, and it’s going to state that you can watch it on ESPN+.

“Due to broadcast restrictions, this video is not available within a UFC Fight Pass subscription or as a Pay-Per-View in your region. Please check your local TV listing for viewing information. This event is currently blocked out in your region.”

Alright, so take a look at the bottom-left of the image, it says, “Watch on ESPN Plus PPV.” So, ESPN has made it clear that the events will only be available on their streaming service; there’s no point in trying out other options.

The good this is, ESPN+ is not expensive. New subscribers can pay $79.99 a year and get UFC 243 as a package. Or, you can settle for a standard package which is $4.99/month or $49.99/year. Now, when you create an account, you can stream the Middleweight title fight live on Chromecast, PlayStation, iOS, Fire Stick, Android, Windows, Roku, and Mac.

Whittaker vs. Adesanya Live in the UK

BT Sport is still sticking to its decision and will offer UFC 243 as PPV on BT Sport Box Office. All subscribers have to pay an extra fee on top of their existing subscription.

That caused some backlash back when UFC 239 was due, but streamers have no other option while residing in the United Kingdom. Some viewers even took it to the internet and started posting comments on how unfair BT Sport has been dealing with its customers.

They even threatened the channel with a boycott. Those who don’t have a BT subscription resorted to different methods – UFC Fight Pass.

But the problem in the UK is that BT Sport is the official broadcaster, so UFC Fight Pass is completely blacked out during the event. You won’t be able to purchase the PPV, the same issue US viewers are facing.

At the bottom of the image, you’ll notice that it says: “Watch on BT Sport.” Well, I guess you have no other choice than to resort to what’s available. The PPV is not expensive. It’s around £20. It’s a reasonable price considering the magnitude of UFC 243.

So, all you have to do is head to BT Sport Box Office’s website, purchase the event, and stream it live on October 5th using Android, Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Mac, iOS, or Apple TV.

What About the Land Down Under?

It’s been like this for years, and I don’t see it changing anytime soon. Australians have the best way to stream UFC events in their region in the form of Main Event. The online streaming service is responsible for bringing major events in terms of WWE, Boxing, AEW, and of course, UFC to the Aussie region.

Here’s how it works. You visit the official Main Event website, choose your event, and purchase it as a PPV. It’s effortless and not that expensive. UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya is for $54.95.

No subscription or cable deal needed. Just pay and stream. Once you get the event, you can watch it live using Optus TV featuring Foxtel or Foxtel itself.

The best thing is that there are a lot of devices to stream on. So, whether you like to watch it on a big screen or not, you have your options. So, if you’re in Australia, purchase UFC 243 and stream it live on iOS, Android, Smart TVs, Xbox, PlayStation, Mac, PC, or Chromecast.

Whittaker vs. Adesanya in Canada

In Canada, streaming UFC can get a bit daunting, depending on what you’re looking for. Live-streaming is cut in half courtesy of blackout restrictions.

Let me explain what I mean. You see, TSN is the official broadcaster of UFC prelims in the country, which means that Fight Pass is only subject to blackouts in that territory.

On the other hand, Fight Pass is allowed to show the Main Card matches, but the prelims are blacked out. Got it? If you’re interested in the Prelims only, you have to tune in on October 5th, 2019 at 7 p.m.

TSN is available on Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Xbox One, Apple TV, and Samsung Smart TV, so I guess you won’t be running out of streaming options.

As for those who like to see the main card, you can purchase the event from Fight Pass. UFC 243 will cost you $64.99. Other options include a 6-month Fight Pass subscription along with the current event. You can subscribe to this by shelling out a total of $91.96.

Once you’re done, download the Fight Pass app, and stream Whittaker vs. Adesanya live on Apple TV, Smart TV, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Mac, Windows, Android, or iOS.

German UFC Live-Streaming

One of the best channels in the world is your only way to stream UFC in Germany. In case you don’t know what I’m talking about, it’s DAZN.

DAZN has been going around buying exclusive rights to several sporting events. In the US, DAZN is the official broadcaster of everything Bellator related. That makes it a huge competitor in the sports streaming market.

Another advantage of this channel is that it does not require a cable subscription. All you have to do is pay a simple monthly/yearly fee, and you’ll be able to stream anything the channel has to offer.

Although UFC events are mostly PPV, while using DAZN, they’re part of your subscription. You won’t pay an extra penny. The streaming service is cheap compared to what it’ll be giving you in return. It’s just EUR11.99/month. But for those fans who like long-term commitments, you can go for the yearly plan at EUR119.9.

DAZN is compatible with nearly every device known to mankind. That means you get to stream UFC 243 live on Fire Stick, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Xbox, Android TV, PlayStation, iOS, Mac, Android, or PC.

As for Kodi users, there’s an official DAZN add-on for you to download. See, I told you there are many options in your country — lucky German streamers.

UFC: Whittaker vs. Adesanya in the Middle East

The Middle East has a new home for UFC events, and it comes in the form of UFC Arabia. The new Arabic streaming service will cover every event, whether it’s numbered or a Fight Night in the MENA region.

If you’re looking for live events, updates, or on-demand content, it’s all there. The app is very easy to navigate, and Abu Dhabi Media made sure that dozens of countries benefit from this privilege.

The service is now available in 21 countries, with the company promising to cover more ground soon. As for now, here’s where UFC Arabia can be accessed:

Tired of long-term cable deals with the likes of beIN and OSN Sport? Well then, you’ve got yourself the perfect solution. UFC Arabia is a subscription-based streaming service that will charge you a certain fee with the ability to cancel anytime.

The service is not expensive, and everything is included within your subscription. It will cost you $4.99/month and 49.99$/year.

UFC Arabia also offers new subscribers a chance to take the service for a test drive. You’ll be getting a 30-day free trial before you start being charged. Once you get yourself a subscription, you can stream UFC 243 live on Android, iOS, or Chromecast.

Whittaker vs. Adesanya on FireStick

If you own a Fire Stick device, watching UFC 243 is more than easy to do. In case you didn’t know, there’s an ESPN+ application that can be easily downloaded from your Amazon Store.

However, there’s a catch. ESPN+ is only available in the United States. If you’re living abroad, you won’t be able to access the channel’s content even if you used to have an account back in the States.

So, all you have to do is use a VPN to spoof your online location and appear to be browsing in the US. How? Well, just connect to an American server. Consequently, you’ll obtain a US IP address and ESPN+ will be fully operational in your region. Now, you can watch UFC 243 live anywhere in the world using your FireStick.

Kodi Users – UFC 243

Did you know that DAZN has an official Kodi add-on? Yeah, and it’s very easy to install. Let me help you out so you can watch UFC 243 live using Kodi

1. First, go to Kodi Add-ons.
2. Next, click on My Add-ons followed by “Install from Repository”.
3. After that, select Kodi Add-on Repository.
4. Tap on Video Add-ons.
5. Select the DAZN Add-on and hit install
6. Return to Kodi’s Home Screen. Launch DAZN.

Before you proceed, you have to know that DAZN is geo-restricted to German residents only. So, if you’re living outside of Germany, you need to connect to a VPN server in the German territory. Once you do that, you’ll take on a German IP address and only then, you can watch UFC 243 on Kodi anywhere in the world. 

Worldwide Coverage -Whittaker vs. Adesanya Live Anywhere

I didn’t list your country above? Well, you can check if your region has official UFC broadcasting partners in the list below:

• ESPN+ (USA)
• BT Sport (UK)
• Main Event (Australia)
• UFC Fight Pass
• Viaplay (Sweden, Denmark)
• Match TV (Russia)
• DAZN (Germany)
• OSN (Middle East)
• TSN (Canada) (Prelims Only)
• UFC Arabia (Middle East)

Rober Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya

Dubbed as UFC 243: Down Under, the event will take place on October 5th, 2019 at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. UFC’s upcoming event will see Middleweight champion Whittaker take on the Interim Champ Israel Adesanya.

Now, Wittaker has not been in action for almost a year and a half. He was forced to withdraw from a title defense against Kelvin Gastelum back in February due to injuries.

After that, Adesanya tool on Gastelum in his behalf and won, which made him the number one contender for the Middleweight title. However, if you think that’s the most exciting part of the bout, think twice.

At ringside, undefeated No. 2-ranked middleweight contender, Paulo Costa. He will face whoever emerges from the Octagon victorious on October 5th. So, whoever the winner is, you have an epic battle waiting for you next. Here’s what Costa had to say:

“Dana White is sending me there and said I get the next title shot. I fight the winner of Whittaker-Adesanya. I want to fight in January against whoever wins in October [but] UFC is the boss, so they will decide when it will happen.”

Apparently, Costa doesn’t think that Adesanya is worthy of holding the title. He recently stated that he’s capable of beating both champions. Not only that, but he also called Adesanya a fake champion and a skinny clown. Well, that’s a lot of big talks considering you don’t hold a strap of your own.

Who do you think will face Costa after this epic bout? Are you excited to see what other matches UFC 243 has in stores for you? Well, let’s take a look:

Fight Card

• Robert Whittaker (c) vs. Israel Adesanya
• Al Iaquinta vs. Dan Hooker
• Tai Tuivasa vs. Serghei Spivac
• Luke Jumeau vs. Dhiego Lima
• Holly Holm vs. Raquel Pennington
• Nadia Kassem vs. Ji Yeon Kim
• Megan Anderson vs. Zarah Fairn Dos Santos
• Justin Tafa vs. Yorgan De Castro
• Jake Matthews vs. Rostam Akman
• Callan Potter vs. Maki Pitolo
• Khalid Taha vs. Bruno Gustavo Aparecido Da Silva
• Brad Riddell vs. Jamie Mullarkey

How to Watch UFC 243 Anywhere – Logging Off

The reigning UFC Middleweight champion Whittaker is going all or nothing on October 5th, 2019. Do you think he has what it takes to knock out Israel Adesanya?

Well, wherever you are, you can stream the fight online using the streaming services mentioned above. What do you think of the fight card? Is it enough to give you the MMA weekend dosage you want? State your predictions for UFC 243 in the comments below.