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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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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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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

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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UFC 305 weigh-in video: Dricus Du Plessis, Israel Adesanya make weight for grudge match

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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.

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“Stillknocks” could have a rematch coming his way. Dricus Du Plessis secured his first title defense at UFC 305 last night (Sat., Aug. 18, 2024) when he submitted former two-time Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in the fourth round with a rear-naked choke from inside RAC Arena in Perth, Australia (watch highlights).

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Will Alex Pereira return to middleweight to reclaim the belt that was once his?. The UFC light heavyweight champion, who has teased a potential move to heavyweight for a third title, was quick to post his reaction after watching Dricus du Plessis successfully defend the middleweight title at UFC 305 by tapping out Pereira’s longtime rival Israel Adesanya in the fourth round Saturday night in Perth, Australia.

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UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler has assessed who has a narrow edge over their opponent leading into this weekend’s main event. The promotion is back Down Under to stage an event inside the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, for the second consecutive year. After the country’s own Alexander Volkanovski topped proceedings in February 2023, UFC 305 sees New Zealand’s Israel Adesanya as the local interest.

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UFC 305 features a highly anticipated middleweight title fight as Israel Adesanya challenges champion Dricus du Plessis. This match is significant for Adesanya, who aims to reclaim the title after his upset loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293, while du Plessis defends the belt for the first time following his victory over Strickland. The rivalry between the two African-born fighters has escalated, adding an intriguing layer to their bout. The card also includes notable matchups with fighters like Steve Erceg facing Kai Kara-France and Mateusz Gamrot battling Dan Hooker.

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