Driks du Plessis and Israel Adesanya's first octagon matchup is fresh in our minds, but today on UFC 305 live streaming, the two will actually face off, as Adesanya faced the then-unknown du Plessis hard in the arena 13 months ago. was the reigning middleweight champion. Since then, the belt has been on the line, and here's how to watch UFC 305 live streaming, and how to stream it securely using a VPN.

Adesanya lost to Sean Strickland and then was unbeaten in a split decision against du Plessis; the 185-pound title has changed hands four times in a row, starting with Adesanya's loss of the belt to Alex Pereira two years ago.

“The Last Stylebender” has regained the middleweight belt once before, but at 35 years old and coming off an 11-month layoff, does he have what it takes to dethrone the scrappy 30-year-old powerhouse, Stillnox?

One thing is for sure, Adesanya and du Plessis don't like each other one bit. The full fight card can be found at the bottom of this article. And keep reading to find out where you can watch UFC 305 live streaming online.

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You can still watch Duplessis vs Adesanya and all the rest of UFC 305 live thanks to the wonders of VPN (Virtual Private Network). This software improves your privacy and allows you to securely access your favorite streaming services while traveling. So it's ideal for viewers who are away on vacation or business trips.

The most economical way to watch is to purchase a year of UFC 305 and ESPN Plus for $134.98, saving $55 (ESPN Plus is usually $109.99 per year, UFC PPV is currently $79.99).

If you already have ESPN Plus ($10.99/month on its own), you will have to pay $79.99 for the PPV. Alternatively, you can purchase UFC 305 along with the Disney Bundle for an additional $4 for Disney Plus and Hulu.

Prelim fights will air on ESPN Plus as well as regular ESPN, and early prelims will be available on ESPN Plus, ESPN, and UFC Fight Pass (the latter is $9.99 per month).

To stream the usual broadcasts safely and reliably while traveling, try PIA VPN.

For MMA fans north of the border, today's prelims are on Sportsnet and TVA Sports, and the UFC 305 main card is available via various PPV providers including BELL, Rogers, Shaw, Sportsnet+, DAZN and UFC Fight Pass available through various PPV providers including BELL, Rogers, Shaw, Sportsnet+, DAZN and UFC Fight Pass.

The cost this time around is $69.99, with main card fights starting at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

UFC fans in the UK can watch live on Sunday afternoons in the UK, though late at night or early in the morning.

In the UK, the main card will begin at 3:00 am BST, with Du Plessis vs. Adesanya scheduled to enter the octagon around 5:00 am BST. The prelims and main card will be broadcast live on TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) and can be viewed on Sky, BT, EE and Virgin Media or by subscribing to the Discovery Plus Premium plan for £30.99 per month, which gives you access to TNT Sports, Eurosport and other entertainment channels in one place.

In Australia, the UFC 305 main card will be broadcast live on Kayo Sports PPV or Foxtel Main Event on Sunday, August 18 at 12pm AEST.

On the go, use PIA VPN to stream the usual coverage safely and securely.

The main card (10 p.m. ET) airs on ESPN Plus PPV

Prelims (20 p.m. ET) air on ESPN Plus PPV and ESPN

Early prelims (6 p.m. ET) air on ESPN Plus and UFC FightPass