Coming forth as a treat to the worldwide mixed martial arts fanbase, UFC 305 is set to feature a stacked fight card, headlined by one of the most anticipated fights of the year- where Dricus de Plessis defends his middleweight championship against former titleholder Israel Adesanya, this Saturday, August 17th, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
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Du Plessis, who clinched the 185-pound gold against Sean Strickland via a split decision victory at UFC 297 in January this year, will be making his first title defense against Adesanya, the former two time champion who was dethroned for the second time by Strickland at UFC 293. UFC 305 will feature, for the first time, two African-born fighters in a championship clash.
UFC 305 Location
The event will be going “Down Under” at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia this Saturday, August 17th.
How to Watch UFC 305
The early prelims will commence at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, followed by the late prelims at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+. The Main card is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV.
UFC 305 Fight Card
Main Card
- UFC Middleweight Championship Main Event: Dricus Du Plessis (c) vs. Israel Adesanya
- Flyweight Bout: Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg
- Lightweight Bout: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker
- Heavyweight Bout: Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik
- Welterweight Bout: Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates
Preliminary Card
- Heavyweight Bout: Junior Tafa vs. Valter Walker
- Featherweight Bout: Josh Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos
- Women’s Flyweight Bout: Casey O’Neill vs. Luana Santos
- Featherweight Bout: Jack Jenkins vs. Herbert Burns
Early Preliminary Card
- Lightweight Bout: Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes
- Welterweight Bout: Song Kenan vs. Ricky Glenn
- Catchweight (127 lbs.) Bout: Stewart Nicoll vs. Jesus Aguilar
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