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Makhachev will defend his welterweight title against Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Aug. 15. Thanks to the UFC-Paramount deal, the event will air exclusively on Paramount+, and while the service doesn’t offer a free trial of its own, DirecTV’s Signature packages (Entertainment, Choice and Ultimate) include three months of Paramount+ at no extra cost and offer a five-day free trial. Alternatively, the streamer’s most comprehensive Signature package, Premier, includes unlimited Paramount+ access (and has the same five-day trial).
In addition to Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry, the UFC 330 main card features Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson, Jalin Turner vs. Kauê Fernandes, Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Dustin Stoltzfus and Edson Barboza vs. Esteban Ribovics. The main event kicks off at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET, with prelims at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET and early prelims at 2:30 pm. PT/5:30 p.m. ET (full fight card below).
At a Glance: How to Watch UFC 330
Where to Watch UFC 330: Streaming Date, Time
The main card is set for Saturday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. Prelims will be at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET and early prelims at 2:30 pm. PT/5:30 p.m. ET. The full event will be broadcast live on Paramount+.
While Paramount+ no longer offers a free trial period directly through its site, there is a little-known workaround through partner subscription DirecTV. Customers who sign up for one of the streaming service’s Entertainment, Choice or Ultimate packages can get three months of Paramount+ Premium, HBO Max, STARZ, Cinemax and MGM+ included at no extra cost ($185 value). Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for any of its plans, meaning new members can stream the fights at no cost.
To claim the offer, select your preferred signature package, then opt to add Paramount+ where it instructs you to pick your add-ons. As indicated, you’ll automatically get three months of the service included in your subscription. After three months, unless cancelled at any time, DirecTV’s premium add-ons will renew monthly at the then-prevailing rate.
Alternatively, the streamer’s most comprehensive Signature package, Premier, includes Paramount+ access indefinitely (and has the same five-day free trial).
UFC 330 Fight Card
The main card features Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry in a welterweight title bout, Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson in a women’s strawweight title bout, Jalin Turner vs. Kauê Fernandes in a lightweight bout, Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Dustin Stoltzfus in a middleweight bout and Edson Barboza vs. Esteban Ribovics in another lightweight bout.
The preliminary card includes Chidi Njokuani vs. Joel Álvarez in a welterweight bout, Charles Johnson vs. Eduardo Henrique in a catchweight bout, Donte Johnson vs. Eric McConico in a middleweight bout and Vicente Luque vs. Tresean Gore in a middleweight bout.
The early preliminary card includes Rafael Tobias vs. Lucas Fernando in a light heavyweight bout, Neil Magny vs. Ramiz Brahimaj in a welterweight bout and Jeremiah Wells vs. Myktybek Orolbai also in a welterweight bout.
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