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UFC 305 Results & Highlights: Dricus Du Plessis Submits Israel Adesanya

UFC 305 took place tonight from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights!  In the main event, Dricus Du Plessis put his middleweight title on the line against former champ Israel Adesanya. While in the co-main event, Kai Kara-France took on Steve Erceg in […]

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UFC 305 took place tonight from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights! 

In the main event, Dricus Du Plessis put his middleweight title on the line against former champ Israel Adesanya. While in the co-main event, Kai Kara-France took on Steve Erceg in a flyweight matchup. 

UFC 305 Results: Main Card

  • Middleweight Championship Main Event: Dricus Du Plessis def. Israel Adesanya via submission: R4, 3.38  
  • Flyweight Co-Main Event: Kai Kara-France def. Steve Erceg via TKO: R1, 4.04  
  • Lightweight: Dan Hooker def. Mateusz Gamrot via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29)
  • Heavyweight: Jairzinho Rozenstruik def Tai Tuivasa via split decision (29-28, 30-27, 27-30)
  • Welterweight: Carlos Prates def Li Jingliang via KO: R2, 4.02  

Preliminary Card

  • Heavyweight: Valter Walker def. Junior Tafa via technical submission: R1, 4.56
  • Featherweight: Ricardo Ramos def. Joshua Culibao via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29)  
  • Women’s Flyweight: Casey O’Neill def. Luana Santos via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 30-26) 
  • Featherweight: Jack Jenkins def. Herbert Burns via TKO: R3, 0.48

Early Preliminary Card

  • Lightweight: Tom Nolan def. Alex Reyes via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28)
  • Welterweight: Song Kenan def. Ricky Glenn via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
  • Flyweight: Jesus Aguilar def. Stewart Nicoll via submission: R1, 2.39

Only one fighter missed weight at the weigh-ins, with Jesus Aguilar tipping the scales 1.5 pounds over the flyweight limit. 

The early preliminary card begins at 6:30 PM ET, the preliminary card at 8:00 PM ET and the main card at 10:00 PM ET. Make sure to catch all the UFC 305 results and highlights as they happen below! 

Preliminary Card Highlights

Jesus Aguilar earned the first finish of UFC 305 with a guillotine submission of Stewart Nicoll in the first round of their flyweight bout.

Jack Jenkins def. Herbert Burns

In this featherweight bout, Jack Jenkins got it done with a TKO of Herbert Burns in the third round.

Valter Walker def. Junior Tafa

Valter Walker earned a technical submission win after an apparent verbal tap by Junior Tafa at the end of the first round of their heavyweight matchup.

Main Card Highlights

Carlos Prates def Li Jingliang

Carlos Prates earned a walk-off KO against Li Jingliang in the second round of their welterweight bout.

Jairzinho Rozenstruik def Tai Tuivasa

Jairzinho Rozenstruik got it done by split decision against Tai Tuivasa in their heavyweight bout.

Dan Hooker def. Mateusz Gamrot

In this lightweight bout, Dan Hooker earned a split decision win against Mateusz Gamrot.

Kai Kara-France def. Steve Erceg

In the co-main event, Kai Kara-France got back in the win column with a first-round TKO of Steve Erceg.

Dricus Du Plessis def. Israel Adesanya

In the main event, Dricus Du Plessis retained his middleweight crown after locking in a rear-naked choke to submit Israel Adesanya.

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UFC 305: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya Results & Highlights (6:30 PM ET) 

UFC 305 takes place tonight from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights!  In the main event, Dricus Du Plessis will put his middleweight title on the line against former champ Israel Adesanya. While in the co-main event, Kai Kara-France will take on Steve […]

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UFC 305 takes place tonight from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights! 

In the main event, Dricus Du Plessis will put his middleweight title on the line against former champ Israel Adesanya. While in the co-main event, Kai Kara-France will take on Steve Erceg in a flyweight matchup. 

Elsewhere on the main card, Mateusz Gamrot will face Dan Hooker at lightweight; Tai Tuivasa and Jairzinho Rozenstruik will clash at heavyweight; and Li Jingliang will face Carlos Prates in a welterweight matchup. 

Only one fighter missed weight at the weigh-ins, with Jesus Aguilar tipping the scales 1.5 pounds over the flyweight limit. 

The early preliminary card begins at 6:30 PM ET, the preliminary card at 8:00 PM ET and the main card at 10:00 PM ET. Make sure to catch all the UFC 305 results and highlights as they happen below! 

Main Card: 10PM ET On PPV 

  • Middleweight Championship Main Event: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya  
  • Flyweight Co-Main Event: Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg  
  • Lightweight: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker 
  • Heavyweight: Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik  
  • Welterweight: Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates  

Preliminary Card: 8PM ET On ESPN2/ESPN+ 

  • Heavyweight: Junior Tafa vs. Valter Walker  
  • Featherweight: Joshua Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos 
  • Women’s Flyweight: Casey O’Neill vs. Luana Santos  
  • Featherweight: Jack Jenkins vs. Herbert Burns 

Early Preliminary Card: 6:30PM ET On ESPN+ 

  • Lightweight: Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes  
  • Welterweight: Song Kenan vs. Ricky Glenn 
  • Flyweight: Stewart Nicoll vs. Jesus Aguilar 

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Darren Till Bemoans Negative Reaction To His UFC 305 Advice For Israel Adesanya: ‘You Just Have To Love The Internet’

Darren Till recently expressed frustration with the backlash he received online after offering fight advice for Israel Adesanya’s upcoming bout against Dricus Du Plessis. “The Last Stylebender” is poised to challenge the reigning middleweight champion in the main event of UFC 305, set to take place this weekend at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western […]

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Darren Till recently expressed frustration with the backlash he received online after offering fight advice for Israel Adesanya’s upcoming bout against Dricus Du Plessis.

“The Last Stylebender” is poised to challenge the reigning middleweight champion in the main event of UFC 305, set to take place this weekend at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia.

Drawing upon his own encounter with Du Plessis at UFC 282 in December 2022, Till recently took to X to offer Adesanya some strategic insights for his highly anticipated return. He highlighted the critical role of feints, advising Adesanya to use them to provoke overreactions from Du Plessis, who has a tendency to overcommit under pressure.

“The Gorilla” suggested that Adesanya maintain his distance and wait for the perfect moment to unleash his powerful strike combinations. Reflecting on his own fight, Till noted that “Stillknocks” often charges in recklessly and urged the Nigeria-born Kiwi to be cautious in those moments. Instead of retreating, the Brit advised that Adesanya should stand his ground and counter with a well-timed strike, turning Du Plessis’ aggression into an opportunity for a decisive blow.

Till’s analysis and fight recommendations were grounded in realism and could prove invaluable for the former longtime champion. However, what he didn’t foresee was the wave of mockery from fans, who quickly turned on “The Gorilla” due to his loss to Du Plessis.

Now, the former UFC star has a few words for the MMA community…

Till Strikes Back At Critics Of UFC 305 Advice For Adesanya

Frustrated by the torrent of online criticism following his advice to Adesanya, Till recently took to X to clap back at his naysayers.

The former UFC welterweight title challenger highlighted the irony of the MMA community, pointing out that while fans are quick to impose their opinions, they rejected his insights simply because they came from an ex-UFC fighter.

“MMA fans & trolls are the best. I see them all the time giving advice to fighters and opinions, etc,” Till tweeted. “But me…. An ex-UFC fighter is not allowed to give anyone advice cos they jump on saying what do I know, etc… Arghhhh, swear to god, you just have to love the internet. It’s great…”

After a series of tough losses in the Octagon, “The Gorilla” chose to part ways with the UFC and stepped into the world of free agency. He returned to competition for the first time since UFC 282, making his squared-circle debut in a four-round exhibition bout against Mohammad Mutie at Social Knockout 3 last month.

Till secured a second-round TKO, but the future of the 31-year-old Scouser in combat sports now remains uncertain.

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Demetrious Johnson Predicts Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya At UFC 305: ‘If He Does Not Impose His Will…’

Demetrious Johnson recently shared his prediction for the highly anticipated middleweight clash between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. Du Plessis will defend his UFC middleweight title for the first time in a rivalry-charged showdown against Adesanya, headlining the upcoming pay-per-view event this weekend at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. […]

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Demetrious Johnson recently shared his prediction for the highly anticipated middleweight clash between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya at UFC 305.

Du Plessis will defend his UFC middleweight title for the first time in a rivalry-charged showdown against Adesanya, headlining the upcoming pay-per-view event this weekend at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia.

The two fighters have been caught in a maelstrom of animosity for some time now and were originally expected to clash in September 2023. However, an injury sidelined “Stillknocks.” Consequently, Sean Strickland took the South African’s spot and dethroned Adesanya in a short-notice bout at UFC 293.

Following his loss, “The Last Stylebender” announced he would be stepping away from the Octagon for a while, choosing to focus on his mental health and reassess his career trajectory. During his absence, Du Plessis made a powerful comeback, defeating Strickland in a hard-fought split decision at UFC 297 to claim the 185-pound title.

Even after returning from a loss and a year-long hiatus, Adesanya is still widely regarded as the favorite against Du Plessis, likely due to his exceptional distance control and top-tier striking skills.

“Mighty Mouse” believes these attributes give the Nigerian-born Kiwi a massive edge over a formidable power puncher like Du Plessis…

Johnson Confident Adesanya Shuts Down Du Plessis In Close-Range Fight

During a recent video on his YouTube channel, Johnson weighed in on the upcoming title clash between Du Plessis and Adesanya.

The reigning ONE Championship flyweight champion emphasized that the outcome of this fight will likely hinge on how well each fighter manages distance and navigates close-pocket exchanges.

“There is no secret I’m a big Izzy fan. I hope he wins,” Johnson said. “If Izzy does not go out there and (impose) his will on DDP, I think it’s going to be a long night for Izzy Adesanya. He does a very good job creating that void between him and his opponent and forcing them to come across the distance with his feints, his teeps, his high kicks, and his inside kicks—whatnot. That’s what he does best.”

“Mighty Mouse” went on to say that it will be crucial to observe how much Adesanya has evolved since his last fight and whether he can keep his emotions in check, avoiding reckless charges against “Stillknocks,” a masterful counter-striker.

“I’m looking at this fight to see how Izzy bounces back from his last loss against Sean Strickland,” Johnson added. “How is he going to approach this fight against DDP? There’s a lot of bad blood. Is Izzy going to let emotions take over the fight? I don’t foresee DDP knocking out Izzy unless Izzy makes a mistake. But if Izzy hasn’t evolved to where he’s like how he fought Robert Whittaker the first time, when he was sitting there hunting, it’s a risky game… If Izzy goes out there, implements and executes his game plan, and forces DDP to make a bad choice, to overextend in the void, or just goes out there and works him, I have Izzy winning that fight.”

“The Last Stylebender” is returning from the longest layoff of his UFC career, and all eyes will be on how he has grown, both physically and mentally, to overcome a formidable challenge like Du Plessis.

Adesanya is presently enduring the most arduous phase of his career inside the Octagon, having gone 4-3 across his last seven bouts.

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Daniel Cormier Says Dricus Du Plessis Can Become a Double Champ in the UFC

Daniel Cormier Says Dricus Du Plessis Can Become a Double Champ in the UFCDaniel Cormier firmly believes that Dricus Du Plessis can do anything he sets his mind to, including capturing a…

Daniel Cormier Says Dricus Du Plessis Can Become a Double Champ in the UFC

Daniel Cormier firmly believes that Dricus Du Plessis can do anything he sets his mind to, including capturing a second UFC title.

On Saturday, ‘Stillknocks’ will defend his middleweight strap for the first time since stealing a split decision against ex-titleholder Sean Strickland in January. Standing in Du Plessis’ way of a successful defense will be Israel Adesanya, who looks to make history by becoming the promotion’s first-ever three-time champ at 185.

The two will headline UFC 305, emanating from RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.

Israel Adesanya vs. Dricus Du Plessis

Sharing his take on Du Plessis’ meteoric rise from prospect to world champion, Cormier believes the South African’s unique style has been largely responsible for his immense success and he expects that to continue in The Land Down Under.

“The problem with Dricus is that the things he does don’t look like everybody else’s,” Cormier told Submission Radio. “His feet may cross at an odd time, he may throw a punch from a weird angle, or he might do a takedown in a weird way, but it’s working. So you have to accept that just because it looks different, it’s not wrong—it’s his way, right? It’s his style, and he’s mastered it. He’s mastered it to the point that he’s the world champion. So I think that awkwardness will play to his benefit on Saturday night” (h/t MMA News).

Cormier confident Dricus du Plessis can capture double-gold with ‘the right matchup’

Having not yet defended the middleweight title, pundits were quick to caution Du Plessis’ desire to move up and try to claim a second crown. However, ‘DC’ is done doubting ‘DDP,’ suggesting that the man who made Izzy cry can do anything he wants inside the Octagon.

“I’m not doubting him no more. I’m just done doubting Dricus Du Plessis, man. I think he can do whatever he wants, you know? He’s shown time and time again that he can do anything, and Alex Pereira showed that it’s possible, right? Going from middleweight to light heavyweight and winning, and winning a lot. So yeah, I think he could, under the right circumstances. A lot of times it’s about matchups, right? The right person holding the belt is what makes you make that decision, and I think with the right matchup, Dricus can be a double champ.”

Dricus Du Plessis

With Adesanya on Saturday and Sean Strickland already on deck, it’ll probably be a while before ‘Stillknocks’ is allowed to move up, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t already salivating over the idea of a champion vs. champion clash between Dricus Du Plessis and Alex Pereira.

Alex Pereira

UFC 305 Betting Odds: Current Favorites For Du Plessis vs. Adesanya, Gamrot vs. Hooker, Tuivasa vs. Rozenstruik, & More

UFC 305 is almost upon us, and MMA News is here to keep you updated with the current odds for Saturday’s lineup. The upcoming pay-per-view takes place Saturday, August 17, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The main card begins at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT, with the preliminary card starting at 6:30 PM […]

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UFC 305 is almost upon us, and MMA News is here to keep you updated with the current odds for Saturday’s lineup.

The upcoming pay-per-view takes place Saturday, August 17, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The main card begins at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT, with the preliminary card starting at 6:30 PM ET/3:30 PM PT.

Topping the lineup will be reigning UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis, who is tasked with getting the better of returning great Israel Adesanya if he’s to record a first successful title defense and stall the three-time ambitions of the Nigerian-New Zealander.

Before they go to battle, the co-main event will see another two Oceanic fighters in action. Pursuing a win in his home city is Steve Erceg, who competes again three months on from a narrowly failed title bid opposite Alexandre Pantoja. Hoping to send him to a first career skid is Kai Kara-France.

Also set to make the walk on Saturday night will be the likes of lightweight fan favorite Dan Hooker, heavyweight slugger Tai Tuivasa, and returning welterweight Li Jingliang.

Ahead of the event, you can get some help from the group of experts at MMA News by checking out their predictions for the UFC 305 main card here.

UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya Betting Odds

Listed below are the latest betting odds for UFC 305 (as of 8/17), courtesy of DraftKings.

Main Card:

  • Dricus Du Plessis (-108) vs. Israel Adesanya (-112)
  • Kai Kara-France (+185) vs. Steve Erceg (-225)
  • Mateusz Gamrot (-410) vs. Dan Hooker (+320)
  • Tai Tuivasa (+200) vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik (-245)
  • Li Jingliang (+275) vs. Carlos Prates (-345)

Preliminary Card:

  • Junior Tafa (-118) vs. Valter Walker (-102)
  • Joshua Culibao (-122) vs. Ricardo Ramos (+102)
  • Casey O’Neill (+120) vs. Luana Santos (-142)
  • Jack Jenkins (-625) vs. Herbert Burns (+455)

Early Preliminary Card:

  • Tom Nolan (-1200) vs. Alex Reyes (+750)
  • Song Kenan (-218) vs. Ricky Glenn (+180)
  • Stewart Nicoll (-205) vs. Jesus Aguilar (+170)

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