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UFC goes back home to “The Entertainment Capital of the World.” Two premiere middleweight fighters are set to go head-to-head in the octagon as the main event for UFC Fight Night. American Jared “The Killa Gorilla” Cannonier (17-8-0) faces off against Brazilian fighter Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues (16-5-0) on Saturday, Feb. 15.
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UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues takes place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a start time of 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. The main card is expected to begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
If you want to watch UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues online, the MMA event livestreams on ESPN+ for subscribers only.
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Check out the complete UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues fight card below:
Main Card, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT — ESPN+
Jared Cannonier vs. Gregory Rodrigues (Middleweight) — Main Event
Calvin Kattar vs. Youssef Zalal (Featherweight)
Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Dylan Budka (Middleweight)
Ismael Bonfim vs. Nazim Sadykhov (Lightweight)
Rodolfo Vieira vs. Andre Petroski (Middleweight)
Connor Matthews vs. Jose Delgado (Featherweight)
Prelims Card, 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT — ESPN+
Angela Hill vs. Ketlen Souza (Women’s Strawweight)
Jared Gordon vs. Mashrabjon Ruziboev (Lightweight)
Rafael Estevam vs. Jesús Santos Aguilar (Flyweight)
Gabriel Bonfim vs. Khaos Williams (Welterweight)
Vince Morales vs. Elijah Smith (Bantamweight)
Valter Walker vs. Don’Tale Mayes (Heavyweight)
Julia Avila vs. Jacqueline Cavalcanti (Women’s Bantamweight)
In addition, you can get the Disney Trio — which comes with ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ — starting at just $16.99 per month for both services in one package.
What Is Cannonier vs. Rodrigues’ Walkout Music for UFC Fight Night?
While UFC has yet to announce each fighter’s walkout music for the main event of UFC Fight Night, the fighters usually go out to the octagon to the same songs during their matches. Jared Cannonier typically walks out to “TA.TA.RI.GAMI (The Demon God)” by Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi from the film Princess Mononoke, while Gregory Rodrigues prefers to walk out to “This Means War” by Avenged Sevenfold. So these songs will likely make an appearance during the MMA event.
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues is streaming on ESPN+ on Saturday, Feb. 15, starting at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. The main card begins around at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ESPN+.
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UFC is heading to “The Arabian Falcons.” Two premiere middleweight fighters are set to go head-to-head in the octagon as the main event for UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia. Nigerian Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya (24-4-0) faces off against French fighter Nassourdine “The Sniper” Imavov (15-4-0) on Saturday, Feb. 1.
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UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov takes place at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a start time of 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT. The main card is expected to begin at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT.
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Check out the complete UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov fight card below:
Main Card, 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT — ESPN+
Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov (Middleweight) — Main Event
Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Page (Middleweight)
Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik (Heavyweight)
Said Nurmagomedov vs. Vinicius Oliveira (Bantamweight)
Farés Ziam vs. Mike Davis (Lightweight)
Prelims Card, 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT — ESPN+
Muhammad Naimov vs. Kaan Ofli (Featherweight)
Shamil Gaziev vs. Thomas Petersen (Heavyweight)
Terrance McKinney vs. Damir Hadzovic (Lightweight)
Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Mayra Bueno Silva (Women’s flyweight)
Bogdan Grad vs. Lucas Alexander (Featherweight)
Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Jamal Pogues (Heavyweight)
In addition, you can get the Disney Trio — which comes with ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ — starting at just $16.99 per month for both services in one package.
What Is Adesanya vs. Imavov’s Walkout Music for UFC Fight Night?
While the Ultimate Fighting Championship has yet to announce each fighter’s walkout music for the main event of UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia, the fighters usually go out to the octagon to the same songs during their matches. Israel Adesanya typically walks out to “Hello Zepp and Overture” by American composer Charlie Clouser from the movie Saw, while Nassourdine Imavov prefers to walk out to “Tomorrow” by Malian singer-songwriter Salif Keita. So these songs will likely make an appearance during the MMA event.
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov is streaming on ESPN+ on Saturday, Feb. 1, starting at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT. The main card begins around at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT on ESPN+.
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It’s finally here! The Playoff National Championship presented by AT&T has been weeks in the making and features two NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision high-level teams looking to hoist to the CFP National Championship trophy on field at the end of the season.
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The No. 8-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (13-2) take on the No. 7-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish (14-1) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday, Jan. 20.
When Does Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Start?
The Ohio State vs. Notre Dame game broadcasts live, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. The game airs on ESPN.
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For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish — especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services — such as Hulu + Live TV — also offer a free trial so you can watch ESPN for free.
Keep reading for more details on how to watch the Ohio State-Notre Dame game with DirecTV Stream and Hulu + Live TV.
How to Watch Ohio State vs. Notre Dame With DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with ESPN for Ohio State vs. Notre Dame — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $74.99 per month. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks such as NBC, ABC, Fox, and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.
How to Watch Ohio State vs. Notre Dame With Hulu + Live TV
The Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish game on ESPN is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost.
Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It also features many other networks, including ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.
Who Is Performing During Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Halftime Show?
While the Ohio State University Marching Band and the Band of the Fighting Irish marching bands are scheduled to perform at halftime during the CFP National Championship, Grammy Award-winning R&B star Coco Jones is set to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” before kickoff.
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Starting at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, College Football Playoff National Championship 2025: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish broadcasts on ESPN. It’s also available to livestream on DirecTV Stream for free on Monday, Jan. 20.
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The Orange Bowl, which is also the Playoff (CFP) semifinal, features two NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision powerhouses looking to advance to the big CFP National Championship game. But first, the Fighting Irish and the Nittany Lions battle each other for a chance to win it all.
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The No. 7-ranked Notre Dame (13-1) take on the No. 6-ranked Penn State (13-2) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Thursday, Jan. 9.
When Does Notre Dame vs. Penn State Start?
The Notre Dame vs. Penn State game broadcasts live, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. The game airs on ESPN.
Where to Watch Notre Dame vs. Penn State for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions — especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services — such as Hulu + Live TV — also offer a free trial so you can watch ESPN for free.
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How to Watch Notre Dame vs. Penn State With DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with ESPN for Notre Dame vs. Penn State — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $74.99 per month. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks such as NBC, ABC, Fox, and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.
How to Watch Notre Dame vs. Penn State With Hulu + Live TV
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions game on ESPN is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost.
Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It also features many other networks, including ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.
Who Is Performing During Notre Dame vs. Penn State Halftime Show?
While the Band of the Fighting Irish and the Penn State Blue Band marching bands are in attendance at the Orange Bowl, Academy of Country Music Award-winner Nate Smith is set to headline the 2025 Capital One Halftime Show. Additionally, recording artists Lauren Alaina, Fitz and The Tantrums, Walker Hayes, Gavin DeGraw, Flo Rida and Andy Grammer are also scheduled to perform.
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Starting at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, Orange Bowl 2025: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions broadcasts on ESPN. It’s also available to livestream on DirecTV Stream for free on Thursday, Jan. 9.
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The NCAA College Football Playoff (CFP) is coming close with just four teams competing for one of the spots in the championship game, while you can watch the CFP semifinal game — which is also known as the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic — with Sling TV.
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The No. 6-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (12-2) takes on the No. 3-ranked Texas Longhorns (13-2) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday, Jan. 10.
When Does Ohio State vs. Texas Game Start?
The Cotton Bowl: Ohio State vs. Texas game broadcasts live, with kick-off at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. The semifinal game broadcasts on ESPN, which is available on Sling TV.
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Where to Watch Ohio State vs. Texas Online
The Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns game broadcasts on ESPN, and it’s also livestreaming on Sling Orange. Keep reading for more details on how cord-cutters can watch the Ohio State-Texas game online with Sling.
How to Watch Ohio State vs. Texas with Sling TV
A subscription to Sling Orange — which comes with ESPN — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $23 for the first month of service and $45.99 per month afterwards.
You can watch local networks such as ABC, NBC and Fox, while you can also watch many cable networks, including ESPN2, FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, Cartoon Network, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, MSNBC and many others.
Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.
Who Is Performing During Ohio State vs. Texas Halftime Show?
Since it’s a game, the Ohio State Marching Band and the University of Texas Longhorn Band are likely to perform at halftime of the Cotton Bowl.
Starting at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns game airs on ESPN, while it’s also available to livestream on Sling TV on Friday, Jan. 10.
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The Rose Bowl has been “The Granddaddy of Them All” in for more than 120 years, while the game is also the College Football Playoff quarterfinal with two NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision powerhouses.
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The No. 6-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (11-2) take on the No. 1-ranked Oregon Ducks (13-0) at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
When Does Ohio State vs. Oregon Start?
The Ohio State vs. Oregon game broadcasts live, with kickoff at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. The game airs on ESPN.
Where to Watch Ohio State vs. Oregon for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks, if you don’t have cable — especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services — such as Hulu + Live TV — also offers a free trial, so you can watch ESPN for free.
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How to Watch Ohio State vs. Oregon with DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with ESPN for Ohio State vs. Oregon — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $74.99 per month. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.
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How to Watch Ohio State vs. Oregon with Hulu + Live TV
The Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks game on ESPN is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost.
Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It also features many other networks, including ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.
Who Is Performing During Ohio State vs. Oregon Halftime Show
Since it’s a college football game, the Ohio State University Marching Band and Oregon Marching Band are both likely set to perform at halftime of the Rose Bowl game.
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Starting at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT, Rose Bowl 2025: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks broadcasts on ESPN, while it’s also available to livestream on DirecTV Stream for free on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
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UFC is heading to “The Big Guava.” Two premiere welterweight fighters are set to go head-to-head in the octagon as the main event for UFC Fight Night. American Colby “Chaos” Covington (17-4-0) faces off against fellow American fighter Joaquin “New Mansa” Buckley (20-6-0) on Saturday, Dec. 14.
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UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley takes place at Amalie Arena, Tampa in Florida, with a start time of 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The main card is expected to begin at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
Want to watch UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley online? The MMA event is livestreaming on ESPN+ for subscribers only.
If you’re not a subscriber, a monthly subscription to ESPN+ goes for $11.99 per month. However, you can go with an ESPN+ annual subscription for $119.99 per year. This saves you 15% compared to the month-to-month subscription price for 12 months.
Check out the complete UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley fight card below:
Main Card, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, ESPN+/ESPN2
Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (Bantamweight), Main Event
Cub Swanson vs. Billy Quarantillo (Featherweight)
Manel Kape vs. Bruno Gustavo da Silva (Flyweight)
Vitor Petrino vs. Dustin Jacoby (Light Heavyweight)
Adrian Yañez vs. Daniel Marcos (Bantamweight)
Navajo Stirling vs. Tuco Tokkos (Light Heavyweight)
Prelims Card, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, ESPN+/ESPN2
Michael Johnson vs. Ottman Azaitar (Lightweight)
Joel Álvarez vs. Drakkar Klose (Lightweight)
Sean Woodson vs. Fernando Padilla (Featherweight)
Miles Johns vs. Felipe Lima (Featherweight)
Miranda Maverick vs. Jamey-Lyn Horth (Women’s Flyweight)
Davey Grant vs. Ramon Taveras (Bantamweight)
Josefine Lindgren Knutsson vs. Piera Rodriguez (Women’s Strawweight)
Subscribers to ESPN+ can livestream the early prelim and prelim portions of UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley for free. In fact, the prelims and main cards air on cable network ESPN2, so it’s streamable on DirecTV Stream and Fubo, as well as Hulu + Live TV.
Sign up for a five-day free trial from DirecTV Stream and watch UFC Fight Night for free.
In addition, you can get the Disney Trio — which comes with ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ — starting at just $16.99 per month for both services in one package.
What Is Covington vs. Buckley’s Walkout Music for UFC Fight Night?
While the Ultimate Fighting Championship has yet to announce each fighter’s walkout music for the main event of UFC Fight Night, the fighters usually go out to the octagon to the same songs during their matches. Colby Covington typically walks out to former-WWE pro wrestler Kurt Angle’s theme song, while Joaquin Buckley prefers to walk out to “See Me Now” by Jeleel. So these songs will likely make an appearance during the MMA event.
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley is streaming on ESPN+ on Saturday, Dec. 14, starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The main card begins around at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on ESPN+.
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The television streaming market has become so crowded, but Disney hopes this latest move has made it very simple for customers looking to cut the cord and not break the bank in the process.
Disney’s trio bundle is finally all under Disney+‘s roof with ESPN+’s late edition to the lineup. The lineup already featured Hulu and a streaming platform where you can watch all things House of the Mouse and Marvel Studios.
ESPN+ arrived in the lineup on Wednesday, December 4. It gets its own tile on the Disney+ home screen and will give subscribers access to ESPN’s library, studio shows, and select live sporting events.
Deadline reports that during a Zoom briefing with the press, executives said the initial offering of sports programming will include NBA and WNBA games, Australian Open tennis, and longtime studio shows like Pardon the Interruption. This latest move comes as Disney still plans to launch a standalone “flagship” ESPN streaming service in fall 2025, which ironically will also live on the streaming platform, according to the website.
Speaking on the move, Disney+’s President Alisa Bowden called it “the next step in both the evolution of Disney+ and also ESPN’s streaming future.”
When asked why current ESPN+ subscribers would be incentivized to keep their subscriptions to the standalone streaming service, Disney said their goal is to reach casual sports fans by offering live sporting events that they might not come to ESPN for.
Per Deadline:
John Lasker, SVP of ESPN+, said the 5,000 live events set to be offered via Disney+ to bundle subscribers in the first 90 days represent “a small fraction” of the 30,000 events available each year on ESPN+. “Part of the design there is to stimulate engagement and interest in sports to a casual sports fan that might not otherwise come to ESPN in their normal media behavior. So it’s not creating an alternative to ESPN or ESPN+, but more an extended reach opportunity.”
Just sounds like another eventual price hike. Just saying.
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UFC is heading to the “Las Vegas of the East.” Two premiere bantamweight fighters are set to go head-to-head in the octagon as the main event for UFC Fight Night Macau. Russian Petr “No Mercy” Yan (17-5-0) faces off against Brazilian fighter Deiveson “Deus da Guerra” Figueiredo (24-3-1) on Saturday, Nov. 23.
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UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo takes place at Galaxy Arena in Cotai, Macau, with a start time of 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT. The main card is expected to begin at 6 a.m. ET/3 a.m. PT.
Want to watch UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo online? The MMA event is livestreaming on ESPN+ for subscribers only.
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If you’re not a subscriber, a monthly subscription to ESPN+ goes for $11.99 per month. However, you can go with an ESPN+ annual subscription, which is now on sale for $99.99/year (reg. $119.99). This saves you more than 30% compared to the month-to-month subscription price. But act fast and sign up now, this limited time discount ends on Monday, Dec. 2.
Check out the complete UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo fight card below:
Main Card, 6 a.m. ET/3 a.m. PT — ESPN+
Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (Bantamweight) — Main Event
Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci (Women’s Strawweight)
Song Kenan vs. Muslim Salikhov (Welterweight)
Wang Cong vs. Gabriella Fernandes (Women’s Flyweight)
Volkan Oezdemir vs. Carlos Ulberg (Light Heavyweight)
Zhang Mingyang vs. Ozzy Diaz (Light Heavyweight)
Prelims Card, 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT — ESPN+
Baergeng Jieleyisi vs. SuYoung You (Bantamweight) — Title Fight
Kiru Sahota vs. DongHun Choi (Flyweight) — Title Fight
Shi Ming vs. Feng Xiaocan (Women’s Strawweight) — Title Fight
Nyamjargal Tumendemberel vs. Carlos Hernandez (Flyweight)
Lone’er Kavanagh vs. Jose Ochoa (Flyweight)
Xiao Long vs. Quang Le (Bantamweight)
Maheshate vs. Nikolas Motta (Lightweight)
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What Is Yan vs. Figueiredo’s Walkout Music for UFC Fight Night?
While the Ultimate Fighting Championship has yet to announce each fighter’s walkout music for the main event of UFC Fight Night, the fighters usually go out to the octagon to the same songs during their matches. Petr Yan typically walks out to “Barrel for the belt” by Noggano (featuring Sophie), while Deiveson Figueiredo prefers to walk out to “Voando Pro Pará” by Joelma. So these songs will likely make an appearance during the MMA event.
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo is streaming on ESPN+ on Saturday, Nov. 23, starting at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT. The main card begins around at 6 a.m. ET/3 a.m. PT on ESPN+.
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