UFC 305: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya results [UPDATED LIVE]

As a seasoned gamer of the UFC octagon, I can hardly contain my excitement for UFC 305! The anticipation has been building ever since the announcement of this historic event at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. It’s not just the thrill of watching two African-born fighters battle it out for the championship that has me on the edge of my seat, but also the stacked card filled with talented contenders from around the globe.

UFC 305 is finally here, and the event comes around to the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia on Saturday, August 17. This will be the promotion’s third visit to Perth, with the last taking place at UFC 284 in February 2023. The UFC 305 event kicks off a multi-year partnership, which will see the UFC host two events per year in the city. The card has 12 fights in store for fight fans, with the headliner being a title fight.

At UFC 305, Dricus du Plessis, the inaugural South African UFC champion, will defend his middleweight title for the first time against a previous titleholder, Israel Adesanya, who hails from Africa as well. Adesanya has been a two-time champion and had a highly discussed reign at 185 pounds. The anticipated match between these two athletes has been in the works for quite some time now, and at UFC 305, they will create history by being the first African-born fighters to compete for a UFC championship.

As a gamer, I’m excited about the penultimate bout on the card, hailing from the men’s flyweight division. Ranked fourth and seventh respectively, Kai Kara-France and Steve Erceg are set to enter the Octagon. Both of us have suffered recent defeats, so this could be a chance for redemption. Kara-France represents New Zealand, while Erceg stands for Australia, making this a fascinating match-up to witness.

In addition to the main event, there will be a preliminary fight featuring the fifth-ranked Mateusz Gamrot against the eleventh-ranked Dan Hooker. Both fighters are currently riding a wave of victories, and this matchup could further boost their streaks. However, it’s also possible that one of them may see their momentum disrupted in this contest.

As a gamer, I’m pumped about the main event! Down under in Australia, heavyweight contender Tai Tuivasa steps up, ranked at #10 but on a four-fight losing streak, he’s determined to secure a victory and reclaim his glory. His opponent? The #12-ranked Jairzinho Rozenstruik, aiming to establish himself as a consistent winner. These two powerhouses are renowned for their electrifying performances, and this bout could be another chance for them to make a big impact and shine brightly, right here in Australia.

The main card curtain-raiser will be a welterweight bout between two unranked opponents within the division. Li Jingliang’s last fight took place in 2022, and that fight ended in a split decision loss, which is something he will surely be looking to rectify. His opponent, Carlos Prates, is undefeated since 2019, and he has been making his mark within the UFC since receiving a contract with the promotion during Dana White’s Contender Series season seven. With the 170-pound division having a new champion in Belal Muhammad, this fight could be an opportunity to begin movement for themselves within the division.

The opening fight will be a heavyweight match-up. Junior Tafa, who only recently began his professional career in July 2022, is eager to get back on track and score another win, this time in front of his home crowd in Australia. Valter Walker, on the other hand, aims to bounce back from his first professional defeat, which occurred in April 2024, by defeating the local favorite. Tafa and Walker are both promising newcomers who could potentially become the prominent figures of the heavyweight division in the future.

A featherweight bout will also be on offer on the preliminary card. Joshua Culibao and Ricardo Ramos are both on two-fight losing streaks, and this is a must-win for both of them. The preliminary card curtain-raiser will also be at 145-pounds. Jack Jenkins will be coming off of one loss whilst his adversary, Herbert Burns, is looking to flip his luck and overturn his three losses.

In the lineup of fights, the only female bout will showcase two fighters from the women’s flyweight division. Ranked at number 15, Casey O’Neill aims to preserve her standing against a highly motivated Luana Santos. After losing her last two matches, O’Neill is eager to turn things around at UFC 305. Meanwhile, Santos, riding a five-match winning streak, sees this fight as an opportunity to break into the top 15 of the 125-pound division.

At the start, there are four exciting fights lined up alongside the main event on the preliminary card, as UFC heads back to Perth, Australia. Undoubtedly, UFC 305 promises to be a fight night worth watching.

This page will be updated live throughout the night as the action unfolds.

UFC 305 results

UFC 305 Main card

Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya

Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg

Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker

Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates

UFC 305 Prelim card

Junior Tafa vs. Valter Walker

Joshua Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos

Casey O’Neill vs. Luana Santos

Jack Jenkins vs. Herbert Burns

UFC 305 Early Prelim card

Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes

Song Kenan vs. Ricky Glenn

Stewart Nicoll vs. Jesus Santos Aguilar

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