UFC 298 is poised to deliver an exhilarating night of fights, headlined by a featherweight title clash that sees champion Alexander Volkanovski take on challenger Ilia Topuria.
UFC 298: Main fight card and how to watch live in South Africa
The event, taking place at the Honda Centre in Anaheim, California, is generating significant buzz, with Volkanovski looking to defend his belt for the sixth time against an undefeated Topuria, who has made an impressive run since his UFC debut in 2020.
The co-main event features a middleweight showdown between fan favourites Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa.
Whittaker aims to rebound from a previous defeat, while Costa returns to the octagon after an extended absence due to a staph infection.
This fight card also includes notable bouts such as Geoff Neal vs. Ian Garry in the welterweight division and a bantamweight clash between Merab Dvalishvili and Henry Cejudo.
How to Watch Live in South Africa
UFC 298’s main card kicks off at 22:00 EST, with the prelims starting at 20:00 EST and the early prelims at 18:30 EST.
South African fans can watch the event live through ESPN+ for the pay-per-view main card. The prelims will be available on ESPN, and the early prelims can be streamed on ESPN+.
For fans in South Africa looking to catch all the action live, it’s important to note the time difference. South Africa is generally six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST), so the main card will begin in the early hours of the following day in South African time.
As such, fans should prepare for a late night or early morning of fight-watching.
This event promises a mix of high-stakes title fights, comebacks, and the potential for new contenders to emerge.
With a lineup featuring seasoned champions and rising stars, UFC 298 is not to be missed by martial arts enthusiasts.
