UFC 305 is set to be an electrifying event, taking place on August 17 at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
This pay-per-view card promises thrilling fights, including a headliner between current middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and former two-time champion Israel Adesanya.
- Dricus du Plessis will defend his middleweight title against former champion Israel Adesanya.
- Flyweight fighters Steve Erceg and Kai Kara-France will face off in an intense matchup.
- Featuring bouts between Mateusz Gamrot and Dan Hooker, Tai Tuivasa and Jairzinho Rozenstruik, and Li Jingliang against Carlos Prates.
Du Plessis vs. Adesanya: Clash for Middleweight Supremacy
Dricus du Plessis, the reigning UFC middleweight champion, will face Israel Adesanya, a former two-time champion in the division.
This clash promises to be an explosive battle, with both fighters looking to cement their legacies in the sport.
Du Plessis, known for his aggressive fighting style, will defend his title against Adesanya, who is eager to reclaim his position at the top.
Co-Main Event: Steve Erceg vs. Kai Kara-France
In the co-main event, Steve Erceg, who was recently challenged for the UFC flyweight title, will face off against former interim title challenger Kai Kara-France.
Erceg is ranked No. 9 in the official UFC flyweight rankings and is eager to bounce back from his loss to flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja in May.
Meanwhile, Kara-France, ranked No. 4, is on a two-fight losing streak, having been defeated by Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi.
Lightweight Clash: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker
Another highlight of the main card is the lightweight bout between Mateusz Gamrot and Dan Hooker.
Gamrot, ranked No. 5, is on a three-fight winning streak, recovering from a previous loss to Beneil Dariush.
Hooker, ranked No. 11, has won his last two fights, including a split decision victory over Jalin Turner in July 2023.
Both fighters are determined to climb the rankings and secure a significant victory.
Heavyweight Battle: Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik
A heavyweight showdown between Tai Tuivasa and Jairzinho Rozenstruik is also scheduled. Tuivasa, ranked No. 10, is looking to end his four-fight losing streak.
On the other hand, Rozenstruik, ranked No. 12, has a mixed record of 2-2 in his last four fights but is coming off a TKO win over Shamil Gaziev in March.
This fight promises to be a hard-hitting contest between two powerful strikers.
Welterweight Opener: Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates
Kicking off the UFC 305 main card is a welterweight matchup between Li Jingliang and Carlos Prates.
Jingliang returns to the octagon after a split decision loss to Daniel Rodriguez in September 2022.
Prates, who is 2-0 in the UFC, recently won by knockout over Charles Radtke in June. This bout will set the tone for an exciting evening of fights.
UFC 305: Full Main Card Lineup
- Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya — Middleweight Title Fight
- Steve Erceg vs. Kai Kara-France — Flyweight Bout
- Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker — Lightweight Bout
- Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik — Heavyweight Bout
- Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates — Welterweight Bout
Don’t miss UFC 305 on August 17 for a night of incredible matchups and thrilling fights!
