UFC 305 is just around the corner, and excitement is building great among fans. This Saturday promises to be the biggest PPV event of the year. Dricus Du Plessis will defend his title against the iconic Israel Adesanya for the first time. Additionally, in the co-main event, Kai Kara-France will face off against Steve Erceg. This event will take place on August 18, 2024, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Apart from the main event, the prelims are also loaded with talent, featuring stunning matchups like Junior Tafa, Valter Walker, Joshua Culibao, and more!
UFC 305 marks the 702nd overall UFC event, including all Fight Nights, and is the 28th UFC event of this year, covering both PPVs and Fight Nights. This event also marks UFC’s 18th visit to Australia. For Adesanya, it will be his 13th UFC main event, and for Du Plessis, his second. Additionally, it is also the 9th PPV of the year, the 13th title fight of 2024, including symbolic belts, and the 3rd UFC event in Perth.
UFC 305 Du Plessis Vs. Adesanya: Start Time, Streaming Details, And More
The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET, with the prelims beginning at 8 p.m. ET. In the UK, the event kicks off at 3 a.m. BST. US fans can catch the action on ESPN+, while those in the UK can watch on TNT Sports. The main card and prelims are packed with thrilling matchups, so fans wouldn’t want to miss any of them.
Here’s the UFC 305 Du Plessis vs. Adesanya full fight card:
Main Card
- Dricus du Plessis (c) vs. Israel Adesanya: Middleweight
- Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg: Flyweight
- Mateusz Gamrot vs.Dan Hooker: Lightweight
- Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik: Heavyweight
- Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates: Welterweight
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Prelim Card
- Junior Tafa vs. Valter Walker: Heavyweight
- Joshua Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos: Featherweight
- Casey O’Neill vs. Luana Santos: Women’s Flyweight
- Jack Jenkins vs. Herbert Burns: Featherweight
Early Prelim Card
- Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes: Lightweight
- Song Kenan vs. Ricky Glenn: Welterweight
- Stewart Nicoll vs. Jesús Santos Aguilar: Flyweight
Interestingly, Israel Adesanya hasn’t fought since losing his middleweight title to Strickland in September 2023 and is now aiming to win back the 185lb championship. If he succeeds, he will become the middleweight champion for the third time. Will he regain the belt or face another upset? That’s a question left to be answered on August 18.
