UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on August 17, 2024, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.[1][2]
Background
The event will mark the promotion's third visit to Perth and first since UFC 284 in February 2023, as well as the beginning of a multiyear deal for twice-annual events in the city.[2]
A UFC Middleweight Championship bout between current champion (also former KSW Welterweight Champion) Dricus du Plessis and former two-time champion Israel Adesanya is expected to headline the event. It will mark the first time two African-born athletes meet for a title in the organization.[3]
A featherweight bout between Gavin Tucker and Jack Jenkins was scheduled for this event.[4] However, Tucker withdrew from the fight due to a suspected injury and was replaced by Herbert Burns.[5]
A Women's flyweight bout between Casey O'Neill and Tereza Bleda was scheduled for this event.[6] However, Bleda withdrew from the fight for unknown reasons and was replaced by Luana Santos.[7]
Fight card
| Fight card | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Middleweight | Dricus du Plessis (c) | vs. | Israel Adesanya | [a] | |||
| Flyweight | 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 (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 (ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass) | |||||||
| Lightweight | Tom Nolan | vs. | Alex Reyes | ||||
| Welterweight | Song Kenan | vs. | Ricky Glenn | ||||
| Flyweight | Stewart Nicoll | vs. | Jesús Santos Aguilar | ||||
- ^ For the UFC Middleweight Championship.
See also
References
- ^ Mitchell Woodcock (2024-03-28). "Locked in! UFC to return to Perth in August". thewest.com.au. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ a b Farah Hannoun (2024-03-28). "UFC announces multiyear deal for twice-annual events in Perth starting with UFC 305". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ Alexander K. Lee (2024-06-17). "Israel Adesanya announces Dricus du Plessis fight at UFC 305". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ Christopher Reive (2024-07-01). "UFC 305: Kai Kara-France books return against Steve Erceg in Perth; seven more bouts confirmed". nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
- ^ Mitchell Tinley (2024-07-19). "Jack Jenkins Returns to UFC 305, Set to Face Herbert Burns After Elbow Injury". australianmma.com.au. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ Heck, Mike (2024-05-25). "Casey O'Neill vs. Tereza Bleda in the works for UFC 305 in Perth". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (July 22-28)". MMA Junkie. 2024-07-29. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
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