MMA Live Streams: How to watch UFC, Bellator & ONE Championship in 2020

Adding to the seemingly endless list of subscription options facing consumers at the moment (Netflix, Spotify, YouTube Premium, etc.), mixed martial arts fans now need to consider a multitude of subscription sports streaming services that have only come about in recent years.

For the first time in the history of the sport, UFC fans now need an ESPN+ subscription to watch UFC Fight Night events and UFC PPV events.

DAZN hosts Bellator MMA events. UFC Fight Pass is the home of many promotions including Invicta FC, Cage Warriors, CFFC, Titan FC, and much more.

Want to watch RIZIN? You’ll need to stream the event via FITE.tv. If you’re a fan of ONE Championship, you’ll need a B/R Live subscription to watch the events.

So, how does one navigate the complex world of MMA streams? In this article, we’ll provide information to help you understand the costs and benefits of every MMA streaming solution available to consumers in the United States today.

How to watch UFC streams

At the start of 2019, the UFC officially joined forces with ESPN and moved on from their partnership with FOX. Beginning with UFC on ESPN+ 1 on January 20, the ESPN+ digital streaming service had exclusive rights to the UFC main card.

In March, the UFC announced that they would be extending their deal with ESPN, and with it came the surprising news that the promotion would be moving all PPV events to the ESPN+ service, as well.

American fans of the UFC now require an ESPN+ subscription in order to watch the overwhelming majority of UFC content in 2020 and beyond.

Watch UFC on ESPN+

ESPN+ is best for fans of the UFC who don’t want to miss any of the action. If you want to watch the biggest and best mixed martial arts bouts and athletes in 2020, you’re going to need an ESPN+ subscription to do so.

Includes:

• UFC Fight Night events
• UFC PPV events (+ $64.99)
• Professional Fighters League (PFL)
• Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series
• Classic UFC fight replays
• Top Rank Boxing

How much does ESPN+ cost?

ESPN+ costs $5.99 per month or $59.99 annually. Sign up here.

How much do UFC PPV events cost on ESPN+?

You can order UFC PPV events for $69.99 through ESPN+. Order here.

Are there any special deals, coupons, or offers for ESPN+?

The best UFC ESPN+ deal out there today is the UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual Plan for $89.98. By purchasing the next coming UFC PPV together with an ESPN+ annual subscription, you can save over 25% off the original value of $109.98.

What other sports and leagues can fans watch on ESPN+?

• Top Rank Boxing
• NHL
• MLB
• College sports
• Soccer (inc. MLS)
• Golf (inc. PGA Championship and The Masters)
• Tennis
• Cricket
• Rugby Union

How to watch Bellator live streams

If you want to watch Bellator events in 2019, you’re going to need DAZN.

DAZN is another digital streaming service that is quickly gaining attention in the United States. Starting in Europe and only recently moving into the United States and Canadian markets, DAZN now airs Bellator MMA, Combate Americas, and ROAD FC for subscribers in the US.

Arguably the greatest selling point for DAZN right now is the quality of boxing events that are being streamed on the service. Subscribers can now watch the likes of Canelo Alvarez, Anthony Joshua, and many other notable fighters.

Watch Bellator on DAZN

DAZN is best for sports fans who also enjoy watching boxing and mixed martial arts. Hardcore MMA fans will consider DAZN a must-have in addition to their ESPN+ subscription considering the significance of major Bellator events, as well.

Includes:

• Bellator MMA
• Combate Americas
• ROAD FC
• Boxing

How much does DAZN cost?

$19.99 per month or $99.99 annually.

What other sports and leagues can fans watch on DAZN?

• Boxing
• Premier League
• Bundesliga
• La Liga
• NBA
• NFL
• MLB
• NHL
• Formula One

How to watch ONE Championship live streams

ONE Championship is one of the fastest growing combat sports promotions in the world today.

In the past 12 months, they’ve added superstar talent to their roster such as Demetrious Johnson, Eddie Alvarez, Sage Northcutt and more.

To watch ONE Championship live streams in the United States, fans require B/R Live (Bleacher Report Live). For fans elsewhere around the world, ONE Championship events can be live streamed for free using the ONE Super App on your mobile device.

Watch ONE Championship on B/R Live

B/R Live users can stream ONE Championship events on the app for free.

Watch more combat sports on UFC Fight Pass

UFC Fight Pass was once a must-have streaming service for any serious fan of mixed martial arts. The streaming service has the largest online collection of UFC fight replays and allowed streaming of live UFC events for fans in the United States, as well.

The UFC’s partnership with ESPN+ has seen UFC Fight Pass suffer as a result.

Best for:

UFC Fight Pass is best for fans of MMA who enjoy watching replays of completed events from any point in time (think early UFC, Pride, and more), as well as those who enjoy watching many martial arts competitions including MMA, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and more.

Includes:

• UFC fight replays
• Cage Warriors
• Pancrase
• TKO
• Invicta FC
• Cage Fury Fighting Championships
• Alaska Fighting Championship
• Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting
• Island Fights
• Titan FC
• Kickboxing
• Karate Combat
• Muay Thai
• Jiu-jitsu
• Lethwei
• Boxing

How much does UFC Fight Pass cost?

$9.99 per month or $7.99 per month for 12 months ($95.88)