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‘What Happens When You Play Around & Think You’ve Got The Win’ – MMA Fans React After Josh Culibao Loses Close Split Decision To Ricardo Ramos

Josh Culibao and Ricardo Ramos fought a competitive battle during the UFC 305 prelims, with two judges ultimately feeling Ramos deserved the nod in a close, controversial split decision. Though Culibao damaged Ramos’ leg badly, leaving him limping, the Brazilian had complete control once the fight went to the ground, threatening a choke and nearly […]

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Josh Culibao and Ricardo Ramos fought a competitive battle during the UFC 305 prelims, with two judges ultimately feeling Ramos deserved the nod in a close, controversial split decision.

Though Culibao damaged Ramos’ leg badly, leaving him limping, the Brazilian had complete control once the fight went to the ground, threatening a choke and nearly finishing the fight there in round one.

Culibao got back to work in the second round, landing more with his striking and having some fun in the process – courtesy of a ballerina-style spin.

In a close round three, two judges felt that Ramos, through the use of a takedown and doing what he could with his control, deserved the win.

However, it was clear that Culibao landed the greater damage through the fight.

Ricardo Ramos Earns Win In Narrow, And Controversial, Split Decision

Ramos snaps a two-fight losing skid with the victory tonight, coming in off back-to-back submission losses to Charles Jourdain and Julian Erosa.

Culibao has now dropped three straight after starting his UFC run 3-1-1.

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‘Herbert Burns Isn’t Even PFL Material’ – Merciless MMA Fans React After After Jack Jenkins Makes Herbert Burns Quit At UFC 305

Just under a year after suffering an injury in his last fight, Jack Jenkins is back in the win column, defeating Herbert Burns during the UFC 305 prelims. Jenkins overwhelmed Burns on the feet, as he worked several hard-hitting combinations, compared to the single shots that Burns offered. Burns dropped to his back multiple times […]

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Just under a year after suffering an injury in his last fight, Jack Jenkins is back in the win column, defeating Herbert Burns during the UFC 305 prelims.

Jenkins overwhelmed Burns on the feet, as he worked several hard-hitting combinations, compared to the single shots that Burns offered. Burns dropped to his back multiple times during the second half of the fight, unsuccessfully inviting Jenkins to get into his guard, with the referee forcing the fight back to the feet.

Jenkins dropped Burns early in the third round with a low kick and punch, and Burns was unable to get to his feet, forcing the referee to stop the fight and award Jenkins the win.

Burns’s lackluster performance was targeted on social media.

Jack Jenkins Forces Herbert Burns Unable To Continue At UFC 305

Jenkins, who scored a third-round finish on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022, is now 3-1 in the Octagon. The Australian native scored wins over Don Shainis and Jamall Emmers but suffered an arm injury against Chepe Mariscal at UFC 293 last year.

Burns has now lost four straight, having not tasted victory in the Octagon since UFC 250.

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Drake bets $450,000 on Israel Adesanya to win title in fight with Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305

Drake bets $450,000 on Israel Adesanya to win title in fight with Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305Canadian musician, Drake has put his money where is mouth is once more – placing a huge $450,000 wager…

Drake bets $450,000 on Israel Adesanya to win title in fight with Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305

Canadian musician, Drake has put his money where is mouth is once more – placing a huge $450,000 wager on former undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya to reclaim his crown tonight in the main event of UFC 305 against Dricus du Plessis.

Israel Adesanya, a former two-time undisputed middleweight champion, returns to action tonight 11 months on from his shocking unanimous decision defeat to massive betting underdog, Sean Strickland in Perth.

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With the loss, City Kickboxing star, Israel Adesanya became the first fighter in Octagon antiquity to drop their championship twice in the space of a calendar year with his loss to the outspoken common-foe, Strickland.

Drake backs Israel Adesanya to the tune of $450,000 to win at UFC 305

As for du Plessis, the promotional-perfect Pretoria native headlined UFC 297 back in January in Canada, striking the divisional belt with a controversial split decision win against the previously mentioned, Strickland. 

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And ahead of UFC 305 tonight, Drake has backed the former champion to regain the throne – to the tune of $450,000.

Should the Nigerian-Kiwi emerge with the title belt in tow ‘Downunder’, Drake would see his bet a success, winning himself a cool $855,000 payout from the bookies. 

“Always with Izzy,” Drake posted on his official Instagram account, accompanied by a picture of his betting slip. 

In a high-profile wager back in May, Drake lost himself a stunning $565,000 when he wagered on the heavyweight boxing title fight between former WBC champion, Tyson Fury, and fellow world champion, Oleksandr Usyk.

Israel Adesanya reacts to Dricus du Plessis servant jibe: 'That's rich coming from someone who owned slaves'

Picking the Morecambe native to win, Drake was left helpless as Ukraine puncher, Usyk ran out a comfortable decision winner.

In his latest high-profile mixed martial arts bet, Drake successfully picked the winner of this year’s UFC 300 headliner, betting Alex Pereira to the tune of $675,000 – who would go on to stop Jamahal Hill with a blistering opening round knockout win in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Israel Adesanya reacts to Dricus du Plessis servant jibe: ‘That’s rich coming from someone who owned slaves’

Israel Adesanya reacts to Dricus du Plessis servant jibe: 'That's rich coming from someone who owned slaves'Israel Adesanya has stoked the flames on his rivalry with incumbent middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis ahead of their…

Israel Adesanya reacts to Dricus du Plessis servant jibe: 'That's rich coming from someone who owned slaves'

Israel Adesanya has stoked the flames on his rivalry with incumbent middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis ahead of their title fight tonight in the main event of UFC 305 – claiming the latter’s family owned slaves. 

Adesanya, a former two-time undisputed middleweight champion, is slated to headline UFC 305 tonight in Perth, taking on promotional-perfect rival, du Plessis over the course of five rounds in a bid to become the first three-time divisional champion in Octagon history. 

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And sidelined since he dropped the middleweight crown against former gold holder, Sean Strickland back in September of last year, Israel Adesanya set an unwanted record – becoming the first fighter in the promotion to drop his crown for the second time in a calendar year, in a massive upset decision blemish.

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As for du Plessis, the Pretoria native minted himself as the undisputed champion back in January against the above-mentioned, Strickland – turning in a controversial split decision win over the former in Canada.

However, sharing a host of jibes and barbs during their pre-fight press conference this week, du Plessis questioned if Adesanya would be bring his “servants” back with him on his planned tour of Africa – amid revelations from the latter that his family had servants during his childhood to help him bathe and carry out duties around their house.

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Israel Adesanya hits back at arch-enemy, Dricus du Plessis

Striking a nerve with the City Kickboxing star who was brought to tears – Adesanya responded to those comments after weighing-in yesterday, accusing du Plessis and his family of “owning slaves”.

“I get the internet and their stupid comments,” Israel Adesanya told the UFC weigh-in show. “He said something about my servants, and that’s rich coming from someone who owned slaves back in the day.”

“For me, if you don’t know about my story don’t speak on it but again, I let that out then, it was good for me to get that out then because it’s because it’s been a while and now I’m back to my form and I’m cold.”

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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