Want to see some real heavyweight action this weekend? Then the Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic main event at UFC 309 has to be the hottest ticket in town, with Madison Square Garden set to be rocked by these two MMA icons. Our guide below explains how to watch UFC 309 live stream and how to use a VPN to stream it from anywhere.

Now that the Paul vs. Tyson debacle is over and done with, the business of the real heavyweight fights can take center stage. And for many MMA fans, this is a dream fight.

It's been almost 15 years since New York native Jon Jones tasted defeat in the UFC. Since that night, he has dominated the light heavyweight division before stepping up to heavyweight last year, taking on and beating the best and brightest in MMA.

Two-time champion Stipe Miocic. After winning an epic three-fight series against Daniel Cormier, it looked as if his loss to Francis Ngannou three and a half years ago would be the last time we would see him in the Octagon. However, the lure of a legend vs. legend showdown with Jones proved irresistible.

The headlining bout was originally scheduled to take place last November, making it a year in the making. However, many MMA fans have been waiting much longer than that for today's matchup in New York City. So keep reading to find out where you can watch UFC 309 live streaming online and on TV.

Are you away from home this weekend and want to watch UFC 309 on your usual subscription service?

You can still watch Jones vs. Miocic and all the rest of UFC 309 live thanks to the wonders of VPN (Virtual Private Network). This software improves your privacy and allows you to securely access your favorite streaming services while traveling. So it's ideal for viewers who are away on vacation or business trips. Our favorite is NordVPN. Best on the market:

You're going to need ESPN Plus to watch the UFC 309 live stream on the main card - and all the upcoming number of UFC PPVs.

The best value is a year of UFC 309 PPVs and ESPN Plus for for $134.98, saving $65 (ESPN Plus is currently $119.99 per year; UFC PPVs are currently $79.99).

If you already have ESPN Plus ($11.99/month on its own), you will have to pay $79.99 for the PPV. Alternatively, you can purchase UFC 309 along with the Disney Bundle for an additional $5 for Disney Plus and Hulu.

Preliminaries fights will air on a variety of channels besides ESPN Plus, including ESPN News, ESPN Deportes, Hulu, and FX.

If you are outside the U.S. and do not want to miss UFC 309, you can use a VPN such as NordVPN to watch the live stream.

For MMA fans north of the border, the prelims are available on Sportsnet and TVA Sports, while the UFC 309 main card is available on various PPV providers including BELL, Rogers, Shaw, Sportsnet+ and UFC Fight Pass.

The cost is $69.99, with the main card starting at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

UFC fans in the UK can watch live on Sunday afternoons in the UK, although late at night or early in the morning.

In the UK, the main card starts at 3 a.m. ET, with Jones vs. Miocic entering the octagon around 5 a.m. ET. 31]

In Australia, the UFC 309 main card will be broadcast live on Kayo Sports PPV or Foxtel Main Event on Sunday, November 17 at 2 p.m. AEDT.

Traveling abroad? Use NordVPN to stream the usual coverage safely and securely.

The main card (10 p.m. ET) airs on ESPN Plus PPV

Prelims (20 p.m. ET) on ESPN Plus and ESPN News

Early prelims (6 p.m. ET) on ESPN Plus and UFC FightPass [38 .