UFC 305 is set to take place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia on August 17, featuring a highly anticipated main event between UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya.
The rivalry between Du Plessis and Adesanya has been brewing for two years, filled with intense trash talk leading up to their clash in the Octagon. With the middleweight title on the line, this fight promises to deliver on all fronts, including style matchup, spite, stars, and stakes.
The card for UFC 305 is predominantly made up of fighters from Australia and New Zealand, with nine fighters currently ranked in the Top 15 in their weight classes. The main card features exciting matchups such as Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg, Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker, Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik, and Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates.
In the co-main event, Kai Kara-France will look to solidify his No. 4 ranking in the flyweight division as he takes on Steve Erceg, a recent title challenger who narrowly missed out on the championship in his last fight. Both fighters will be looking to make a statement in this high-stakes matchup.
Fans can expect potential breakout performances from fighters like Stewart Nicoll and Carlos Prates, who have been on impressive winning streaks in the UFC. Nicoll, an undefeated flyweight, will be looking to continue his streak of finishes, while Prates will face Li Jianglang in a fight that could produce a performance bonus.
With an action-packed main card and a slew of talented fighters on the undercard, UFC 305 promises to deliver an unforgettable night of fights in Perth. The event is set to kick off Fight Week on August 11, leading up to a night of intense competition and excitement at the RAC Arena.
