1 best and worst bet at UFC 305

As a seasoned gamer who’s clocked countless hours immersed in the virtual octagon, I can confidently say that UFC 305 is shaping up to be a thrilling event. The main event between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya promises fireworks, much like the intense battles I’ve witnessed in my favorite fighting games.

As a diehard fan, I can hardly contain my excitement for UFC 305! This event is set to feature one of the most eagerly awaited middleweight title fights in UFC history. Dricus Du Plessis, our current champion at 185-pounds, will be defending his title for the first time against none other than Israel Adesanya, who’s making a highly anticipated return as the No.2 ranked contender. The octagon is calling, and I can hardly wait to see these two titans clash!

At RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, UFC 305 will take place, a venue where Israel Adesanya suffered defeat to Sean Strickland in his previous title defense at UFC 293. With this potential clash against Du Plessis possibly being the most tense battle of his career, it might represent one of Adesanya’s final opportunities for the middleweight championship for a while.

Furthermore, on the main event of UFC 305, a significant flyweight battle between Kai Kara-France and Steve Erceg may establish who will be up next to face Alexandre Pantoja in a title fight for the flyweight division.

At UFC 305, Mateusz Gamrot, ranked No. 5, will risk his top-5 standing against No. 11 Dan Hooker in a fight with considerable divisional impact. Among the numerous intriguing matchups for betting purposes at this event, let’s examine the most promising and least favorable wagers.

UFC 305 best bet: Dricus Du Plessis -108

For nearly a year, the highly anticipated clash between Du Plessis and Adesanya has been in the making, generating immense excitement among UFC followers worldwide as they eagerly look forward to witnessing their encounter at UFC 305.

At UFC 305, Adesanya steps into the ring with a record of losing two out of his last three bouts. However, it’s important not to overlook his potential for victory. His recent defeats were at the hands of two former middleweight champions – Strickland and current light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. This doesn’t necessarily diminish his prospects for winning.

At UFC 287, Adesanya managed to equalize his MMA series with Pereira by scoring a knockout win. However, in his fight against Strickland, he appeared noticeably slower and seemed to lack energy. It’s unclear if he underestimated Strickland, was injured before the bout, or was just outclassed at UFC 293. This less-than-stellar performance has raised concerns for those considering betting on Adesanya when he competes again at UFC 305.

Conversely, Du Plessis remains unbeaten in the UFC with a record of 7 wins, and his impressive streak of victories has been remarkable. His surprising knockout victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 was one of the most shocking upsets of 2023, solidifying him as one of the top middleweight fighters globally.

Examining his fight against Adesanya, Du Plessis’ unique fighting style might pose challenges for the previous champion. While Du Plessis may seem unusual within the Octagon at times, his extensive kickboxing experience is sure to come into play during UFC 305.

In addition to his exceptional kickboxing skills, he’s also leveraged his size and grappling talent to execute a total of 16 takedowns across his seven professional UFC bouts. What makes this especially noteworthy is that in his last four matches against Strickland, Whittaker, Brunson, and Till, he managed to perform 14 takedowns collectively in those individual fights.

Showcasing his knack for mastering grappling techniques against top-tier middleweights, coupled with his resilience and sturdiness, he’s expected to present a challenging opponent for Adesanya at UFC 305, making him our strongest contender in the competition.

UFC 305 worst bet: Dan Hooker +250

As I step into the Octagon for UFC 305, I find myself facing off against Gamrot – a tough opponent with an impressive record of 24-2, including one no contest. My teammate Hooker and I share a similar challenge in our respective matchups, as we both go up against stylistically formidable foes at City Kickboxing. This fight promises to be an exciting clash, and I can’t wait to see how it unfolds!

At UFC 305, Gamrot, who has won seven out of nine fights with his only losses being decision defeats against Beneil Dariush in October 2022 and Guram Kutateladze in his debut, is expected to give Hooker a tough fight due to his persistent wrestling approach.

Despite the fact that Hooker’s takedown defense is quite strong, clocking in at about 80%, it’s worth noting that he has made significant improvements in this area since his early UFC days. However, in many of his recent bouts, a more stand-up fighting style seems to have the upper hand.

For Hooker to emerge victorious against Gamrot, it’s clear he must prepare to withstand several takedowns. In fact, Gamrot has managed an astounding 38 takedowns across eight UFC matches, and even more remarkably, executed 11 of them in his last fight against Rafael dos Anjos within just 15 minutes.

Gamrot successfully takes down his opponents about 35% of the time, and he frequently tries to bring the fight to the ground. This is problematic for his opponents like Hooker, because if the match goes three rounds, it leaves very little margin for error in defending against a wrestling-focused style.

Previously, Hooker faced off against a skilled grappler, Islam Makhachev, and was defeated by takedown and submission within more than two minutes. Considering this, it seems that the style mismatch may be too challenging for Hooker to conquer at UFC 305, making him our least favorable choice for the event.

All odds are according to FanDuel. Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

2024-08-15 19:43