As a seasoned gamer who’s been through countless virtual battles and real-life MMA events, I can tell you that the upcoming UFC 305 is shaping up to be an electrifying spectacle! The main event between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya promises to deliver a clash of titans, with their history of verbal sparring adding a layer of intrigue.
On August 17, UFC 305 is set for Perth, Australia, with the main event contenders holding a pre-fight press conference prior to the big day. Here, they will engage with fans, get a glimpse of their opponents, and sometimes even have a faceoff, all while ensuring they meet the required weight.
The main event for UFC 305 is UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis who is taking on former champion, Israel Adesanya. The build-up between these two African champions has at times become controversial with racial undertones and real-world issues blending into traditional trash talk.
Lately, Adesanya’s comments labeling Du Plessis as “privileged” sparked controversy, considering Adesanya had a servant for bathing during his early years. Du Plessis countered by arguing that Adesanya can’t claim the title of African champion since he no longer resides or trains on the continent. Predictably, the press conference was filled with tense exchanges.
As a gamer, I’m all geared up for the upcoming press conference where some of the main event fighters will be in attendance. These include: Dricus Du Plessis, Israel Adesanya, Kai Kara-France, Steve Erceg, Mateusz Gamrot, Dan Hooker, Tai Tuivasa, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Jingliang Li, and Carlos Prates. The big boss himself, Dana White, might make an appearance too! Can’t wait to see what they have to say!
UFC 305 fight card
MAIN CARD | ESPN+ | 10 p.m. ET
- Dricus Du Plessis (21-2-0) vs. Israel Adesanya (24-3-0)
- Kai Kara-France (24-11-0) vs. Steve Erceg (12-2-0)
- Mateusz Gamrot (24-2-0) vs. Dan Hooker (23-12-0)
- Tai Tuivasa (14-7) vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik (14-5-0)
- Jingliang Li (19-8-0) vs. Carlos Prates (19-6-0)
PRELIM | ESPN+ | 8 p.m. ET
- Junior Tafa (5-2-0) vs. Valter Walker (11-1-0)
- Joshua Culibao (11-3-1) vs. Ricardo Ramos (16-6-0)
- Jack Jenkins (12-3-0) vs. Herbert Burns (11-5-0)
- Casey O’Neil (9-2-0) vs. Luana Santos (8-1-0)
EARLY PRELIM | ESPN+ | 6:30 p.m. ET
- Tom Nolan (7-1-0) vs. Alex Reyes (13-4-0)
- Song Kenan (20-8-0) vs. Rick Glenn (22-8-2)
- Stewart Nicoli (8-0-0) vs. Jesus Aguilar (10-2-0)
The press conference will stream live from the link above.
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2024-08-15 02:13