UFC 305: Du Plessis Defends Middleweight Title Against Adesanya in Perth
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to electrify Perth, Australia, with UFC 305, featuring a highly anticipated middleweight title bout. Defending champion Dricus Du Plessis will face former two-time titleholder Israel Adesanya in the main event.
Du Plessis, boasting an impressive record of 21 wins and only two losses in his professional career, will put his newly acquired belt on the line. Adesanya, with 24 victories and three defeats, aims to reclaim the title he once held.
The co-main event showcases a flyweight clash between Kai Kara-France and Steve Erceg, promising an action-packed evening for fight fans.
UFC 305 kicks off on Saturday, August 17, with early prelims starting at 6 p.m. ET, followed by prelims at 8 p.m. ET, and the main card at 10 p.m. ET. Viewers in the United States can catch the action on ESPN+, requiring a subscription and an additional pay-per-view fee for the main card.
International fans have various options to tune in. UK viewers can watch through TNT Sports with a Premium Discovery+ subscription, while Canadian enthusiasts can access the event via UFC Fight Pass or through major TV providers.
The main card features five thrilling bouts, including a lightweight contest between Mateusz Gamrot and Dan Hooker, and a heavyweight showdown pitting Tai Tuivasa against Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
As the UFC returns to Perth, fight fans worldwide eagerly anticipate an evening of top-tier mixed martial arts action, with the middleweight championship hanging in the balance.