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How to watch and live stream UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs Allen

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Nothing beats a UFC Fight Night. The UFC continues producing some of the year's biggest and best fights by bringing together the world's most skilled and determined mixed martial artists for thrilling battles inside the Octagon.

But how can you watch and livestream everything that's going on in the Octagon? Here is everything you need to know to ensure you have the right packages to watch UFC Fight Night...

Which channels have the rights to UFC Fight Night?

The ESPN network currently has the exclusive rights to UFC events, a relationship that has existed for around five years. The network broadcasts regular Fight Night shows and PPV events. It's broadcast across ESPN, ESPN+, and ESPN Deportes for those wanting to enjoy fight nights with Spanish-language coverage.

Alongside ESPN, the UFC also has its streaming platform, the UFC Fight Pass, which offers live streams of plenty of action via your computer or smartphone device

How to watch De Ridder vs Allen

Another main UFC Fight Night event is upon us. This time, for the Netherlands, Reiner de Ridder takes on the United States' Brendan Allen. 

Weight ClassMain Card
Middleweight Reiner de Ridder vs Brendan Allen 
Welterweight Kevin Holland vs Mike Malott 
Bantamweight Marlon Vera vs Aiemann Zahabi 
Flyweight Manon Fiorot vs Jasmine Jasudavicius 
Bantamwweight Cody Gibson vs Aoriqileng
Lightweight Kyle Nelson vs Matt Frevola 

As always, UFC Fight Night will be shown live on ESPN+.

Excitingly for UFC fans, Fubo now also has ESPN+ included in all its packages, which means that you can also watch UFC Fight Nights on the streaming service, giving you more options than ever before. 

Upcoming UFC Fight Night TV schedule

DateEventLocationHow to watch
October 19th, 2025 De Ridder vs Hernandez Rogers Arena, Vancouver ESPN+
October 25th, 2025 UFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi ESPN+
November 16th, 2025 UFC 322: Della Madelena vs Makhachev Madison Square Garden, New York ESPN+

Best TV packages to watch UFC Fight Night in 2025

There is a wealth of options available to those who want to watch live UFC fights, whether the main cards, early prelims, or one of the big numbered events. Here are some of the best options available today.

  • Moving on to the bigger packages, FuboTV is a brilliant option for fans of a wide range of sports. With the basic Pro package, you'll get all the ESPN channels, although not ESPN+, and is priced at $74.99 per month, while you can pick up the Latino package for $32.99 per month, which includes ESPN Deportes, where much of the Spanish-language UFC coverage can be found.

    It's a significant amount more than the Disney Bundle Trio Basic and ESPN+, but you do get hundreds of channels covering a wealth of different sports. So, if you're a fan of soccer, NFL, NBA or any other sport, it could be worth your consideration.

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  • ESPN+ is a solid option for enjoying every UFC event. UFC Fight Night is broadcast through it, while PPV events can also be purchased via the streaming service. An ESPN subscription is priced at $9.99 per month, with UFC shown each and every week, as well as some great on-demand content too.

    It's perfect for tuning in to live events on the go, as well as being sat at home wanting to make the most of a night in front of the television.

  • Similarly, DirectTV will provide you with ESPN channels, so you'll be able to watch all UFC Fight Night broadcasts on the channels, but anything shown on ESPN+ only, you will miss. But, like FuboTV, you'll also get hundreds of other sports channels.

    Priced at $89.99 per month for the basic option, it's a package for a real sports fanatic, allowing you to watch UFC Fight Night one minute, Premier League soccer the next, and so on. There are also even bigger packages, that will cost up to $154.99 per month, but that really isn't necessary for UFC coverage.

  • SlingGetty Images / GOALGet Sling TV

    To get ESPN through Sling TV, you'll need the brand's Orange package. This is priced at $40 per month, and again will purely provide you with the ESPN television channels. That may mean you don't get every UFC Fight Night, like you would on ESPN+.

    There are some other good sports you can watch though, with TNT Sports also coming with the Orange package, while you can add the Blue package for just $15 per month more, which includes NBC and the Fox Sports network.

  • When do UFC Fight Night events take place?

    UFC Fight Night events take place almost every weekend of the year, and Disney bundle or ESPN subscribers can watch each and every one. Numbered events are less frequently and PPV, taking place around once per month, but with that you get some of the biggest fights in the UFC too.

    When did the UFC start?

    We've been enjoying UFC MMA action for some time now, and 2023 is celebrating the UFC's 30th year in existence, having founded in November 1993. It's got bigger and better ever since, with events all over the world with bouts such as Adesanya vs Strickland enjoyed by millions of viewers.

    What are the main UFC events?

    There are a number of different events the UFC host at present. These are:

    • Numbered Events: These are the big, monthly pay per view shows like UFC 293.
    • UFC Fight Night: These are the weekly events, with the main card commonly broadcast on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.
    • The Ultimate Fighter Finale: This is a special series that often features veterans and is also broadcast on ESPN+.