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UFC 285 live stream: Can you watch Jones vs Gane for free?

In around an hour, two-time light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones is finally making his return to the Octagon after three years out of the game. His comeback also marks his debut at heavyweight, where he’ll face Ciryl Gane for the recently-vacated UFC Heavyweight Championship. UFC 285 is a high-stakes pay-per-view event, and for that, there’s only one option: ESPN+. That of course means there isn’t a free UFC 285 live stream. Here’s how to buy your UFC 286 PPV ticket and watch the action unfold live at home.

Watch the UFC 285 live stream on ESPN+

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Let’s get right to it: There isn’t a free UFC 285 live stream, as this is a pay-per-view. There’s also no free trial for ESPN+, which is what you need to watch UFC fights online. It’s a standalone streaming service which costs $10 per month or $100 per year, and it lets you stream UFC along with other sports such as PGA Golf, LaLiga soccer, college basketball, NHL, and more. The current price of UFC PPV events is $80 following another recent price hike, bringing the combined cost of a one-year ESPN+ subscription and the UFC 285 pay-per-view to $180. However, if you’re new to ESPN+, you can grab a one-year membership and your UFC 285 live stream ticket for $125, saving you $55. Once you’re signed up, you can install the ESPN+ app and watch the UFC 285 live stream on your smart TV, mobile device, Xbox or PlayStation gaming console, or streaming stick. Or, you can tune in through a web browser on your computer.

Watch the UFC 285 live stream from abroad with a VPN

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UFC fans living abroad might have trouble access the UFC 285 live stream, as this event, like many live sporting events, is limited by region-based broadcasting restrictions. One way you can bypass these geographic limitations is with a virtual private network. A VPN encrypts your connection and routes it through remote servers, thereby masking your IP address and making it appear as if you’re logged on from a different location. Of course, you want to stick with a trusted VPN that’s fast and stable enough to handle streaming. NordVPN is one of the best VPN services for this. It’s speedy, reliable, easy to use, and quite affordable with plans as low as $4.20 per month if you’re willing to pay in advance for the two-year plan. Aside from letting you bypass geo-restrictions, NordVPN also provides an excellent suite of features that keep your online activities private and secure.

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