An anticipated middleweight championship grudge match between defending undisputed champion Dricus Du Plessis and former longtime titleholder Israel Adesanya is set for Saturday’s main event at UFC 305 and mixed martial arts fans are already on the edge of their collective seats.
Will personal animosity be a factor on Saturday (Sunday morning in Perth, Australia)? Or will the headliners be all business performing in front of what should be a raucous crowd at RAC Arena.
UFC 305 has plenty to offer fight fans beyond the anticipated main event.
A flyweight co-main event pits Perth’s own Steve Erceg against New Zealand’s Kai Kara-France, Dan Hooker looks to take standout lightweight Mateusz Gamrot’s No. 5 spot in the 155-pound rankings, plus heavyweight knockout artists Tai Tuivasa and Jairzinho Rozenstruik are expected to throw hands until somebody falls.
Live UFC 305 results below.
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
PRELIMINARY CARD
— Junior Tafa vs. Valter Walker
— Joshua Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos
— Casey O’Neill vs. Luana Santos
— Jack Jenkins vs. Herbert Burns
Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes
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Song Kenan defeats Ricky Glenn via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
Kenan’s precision and counterstrikes proved too much for Glenn on Saturday who couldn’t avoid losing a third consecutive UFC bout.
Jesús Santos Aguilar defeats Stewart Nicoll via submission at 2:39 of Round 1
It didn’t take long for fight fans to see an early stoppage at UFC 305, as the Mexican locked in a guillotine following a ground scramble that put Nicoll to sleep — Aguilar’s first submission win in the UFC.
The highly anticipated UFC 305 fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya took place last night, and fans were treated to an intense battle between two skilled fighters. The fight was held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and both fighters came into the octagon ready to put on a show.
Du Plessis, a rising star in the MMA world, was looking to make a statement against the reigning middleweight champion Adesanya. The South African fighter came out strong in the first round, landing some powerful strikes and showing off his impressive grappling skills. However, Adesanya was able to weather the storm and counter with some well-timed strikes of his own.
As the fight went on, it became clear that Adesanya’s experience and technical prowess were going to be tough for Du Plessis to overcome. The champion was able to control the pace of the fight and pick his shots carefully, landing some devastating blows that had Du Plessis on the defensive.
In the end, it was Adesanya who emerged victorious, retaining his middleweight title with a unanimous decision victory. The judges scored the fight 49-46, 48-47, and 50-45 in favor of Adesanya, who showed once again why he is considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
Despite the loss, Du Plessis put on a valiant effort and showed that he has what it takes to compete at the highest level of MMA. Fans can expect to see more great things from the young fighter in the future.
Overall, the UFC 305 fight between Du Plessis and Adesanya was a thrilling matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both fighters showed incredible skill and heart, making it a night to remember for MMA fans around the world.