UFC 305 promises a thrilling showdown as reigning UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis defends his title against former champion Israel Adesanya. The event is scheduled for August 18, 2024, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Dricus du Plessis brings an impressive MMA resume with nine knockout wins and ten submission victories. Known for his past achievements in EFC and KSW, du Plessis made headlines as the first South African to medal at the WAKO World Championships. He clinched the UFC middleweight title by defeating Sean Strickland, after previously besting Robert Whittaker.
Israel Adesanya, a two-time UFC middleweight champion, is known for his striking prowess. He initially won the title by defeating Whittaker but lost it to Alex Pereira. Adesanya reclaimed the title in a rematch against Pereira but fell to Strickland in his most recent fight, leading to a period of inactivity.
The fight between du Plessis and Adesanya has been eagerly anticipated due to their ongoing rivalry. Adesanya, born in Nigeria but representing New Zealand, took exception to du Plessis’s claims about being the first African-trained UFC champion. This grudge match is now set to unfold.
UFC 305 Fight Card:
- Dricus du Plessis (c) vs. Israel Adesanya – UFC Middleweight Title
- Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg – Bantamweight
- Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates – Welterweight
- Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik – Heavyweight
- Junior Tafa vs. Valter Walker – Heavyweight
- Casey O’Neill vs. Tereza Bleda – Flyweight
- Josh Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos – Featherweight
- Jack Jenkins vs. Gavin Tucker – Featherweight
- Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes – Lightweight
Tune-In Information:
- Date: Saturday, August 18, 2024
- Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
- Start Time: 10 p.m. ET (Prelims at 8 p.m. ET)
- Main Event Approx. Time: 12:30 a.m. ET
How to Watch:
- US: ESPN+ (PPV $79.99 plus $10.99/month subscription)
- UK: TNT Sports (￡3.99/month or ￡39.99/year via discovery+)
- Canada: DAZN ($69.99)
- Australia: Kayo Sports ($59.95)
Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ in the U.S., TNT Sports in the U.K., DAZN in Canada, and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Upcoming UFC Schedule:
- June 29, 2024: UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2 – T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, USA
- July 13, 2024: Barber vs. Namajunas – Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
- July 20, 2024: TBA vs. TBA – UFC APEX, Las Vegas, USA
- July 27, 2024: UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 – Co-op Live, Manchester
- August 3, 2024: UFC Abu Dhabi: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov – Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
- August 10, 2024: TBA vs. TBA – UFC APEX, Las Vegas, USA
- August 18, 2024: UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya – RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
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