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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]

Fight card

Fight card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight Dricus du Plessis (c) vs. Israel Adesanya [a]

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Announced bouts

See also

References

  1. ^ Mitchell Woodcock (2024-03-28). "Locked in! UFC to return to Perth in August". thewest.com.au. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Alexander K. Lee (2024-06-17). "Israel Adesanya announces Dricus du Plessis fight at UFC 305". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  4. ^ "UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  5. ^ Mazique, Brian. "Israel Adesanya Officially Announces Next Fight At UFC 305". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
  6. ^ "UFC 305: Tai Tuivasa Reveals Next Fight for Australian UFC PPV". MMA Knockout. 2024-06-21. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  7. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (23 May 2024). "Tom Nolan vs Alex Reyes set for UFC 305 in Perth, Australia". FIGHTMAG.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Chris Post. "Flyweight Stewart Nicoll signs for UFC; to debut in Perth – Fight News Australia". www.fightnewsaustralia.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
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