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Results and highlights from UFC 305, which saw Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya square off in the main event.

UFC 305 results: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya fight card highlights

Last night (Sat., Aug. 17, 2024), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ventured forth to the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia for UFC 305. Fittingly, the fight card was built to satisfy Australian fight fans, as local talent was highlighted from top-to-bottom. For the rest of the world, however, the bulk of the interest was vested in the main event Middleweight grudge match between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya. All told, it was a much better event than last week, and there’s plenty to talk about!

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Whilst the UFC’s plan is to have Dricus Du Plessis next defend his middleweight belt against former champion Sean Strickland, there is a chance that fans could see 2024 end with a DDP vs ‘Poatan’ title fight – according to the South African’s head coach.

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PERTH, Australia – Israel Adesanya couldn’t contain his emotions while firing back at Dricus Du Plessis.
A big talking point in Adesanya’s (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) title fight against middleweight champion Du Plessis (21-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 305 main event (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) at RAC Arena is Du Plessis’ comments about being the first real African champion.
Adesanya has debunked that claim on numerous occasions, but one specific comment from Du Plessis during Friday’s press conference seemed to particularly get under his skin.
“On Tuesday, I’m going back to Nigeria,” Adesanya said. “I think Friday I’m going to South...

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One judges’ scorecard on last night’s UFC pay-per-view was so outlandish that it cost him his assignment for the co-main event. Judge Howie Booth returned a 30-27 card in favour of Tai Tuivasa after he was comfortably defeated by Jairzinho Rozenstruik in one of the more anticipated matchups of UFC 305. The call was in direct opposition to the other two judges who had it in favour of Rozenstruik.

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PERTH, Australia – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC 305 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $243,500. The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.

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Dricus Du Plessis has quickly risen to fame in the UFC, becoming the middleweight champion after just six wins. His popularity has skyrocketed, especially with his ongoing feud with former champion Israel Adesanya. They are set to clash at the UFC 305. What is the main reason behind their rivalry? Their ethnicity. So, let’s dive into Du Plessis’ nationality and ethnicity to see what’s fueling his beef with ‘Izzy.’

Is Dricus Du Plessis an African? All About His Nationality and Ethnicity

Israel Adesanya points to an encounter about four months ago which can now sum up his rivalry with Dricus du Plessis. "There was a South African guy in my taxi. And he said: 'You know, when you and Dricus fight, even if you win or he wins, I feel like I win'," said Adesanya.

Africa won tonight, say Adesanya and Du Plessis

Tuning in to last night’s UFC 305 headliner, former middleweight champion, Alex Pereira has vowed to move back to his former stomping ground for one night only – in a title affair with Dricus du Plessis following his stunning win over common-foe, Israel Adesanya. Headlining last night’s return...

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PERTH, Australia – Everything is in line for one of the biggest middleweight title fights in recent history after Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya made weight for the UFC 305 main event.
The long-awaited grudge match between Du Plessis (21-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) and Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) is one step closer to reality after both men hit the divisional limit at Friday’s official weigh-in at the UFC host hotel.
Reigning titleholder Du Plessis, who will attempt to make his first defense after claiming the belt from Sean Strickland at UFC 297 in January, stepped on the scale at 185 pounds. Former two-time champion Adesanya, meanwhile, registered at 184 pounds as he looks to attempt a historic third divisional reign.
Watch the video above to see Du Plessis and Adesanya make weight for the UFC 305 headliner.
UFC 305 takes place Saturday at RAC Arena. The main card airs on ESPN+ pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+.
RelatedPhotos: UFC 305 official weigh-ins
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 305.


		
		
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