UFC 305 LIVE: Event Recap
UFC 305 LIVE: took place on Saturday at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The main event featured Dricus du Plessis defending his middleweight title against former champion Israel Adesanya. The fight had been highly anticipated, with du Plessis and Adesanya finally clashing after a heated feud.
Adesanya, who lost his middleweight title to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in September 2023, was looking to regain his championship. Strickland’s win had initially prevented a fight between du Plessis and Adesanya, as du Plessis was recovering from a knockout win over Robert Whittaker. After Strickland’s reign, du Plessis secured his chance and won the title via split decision.
UFC 305 LIVE: Main Card Results
UFC 305 LIVE: Dricus du Plessis (c) vs. Israel Adesanya
Result: Dricus du Plessis wins via fourth-round submission (rear-naked choke)
The fight saw Adesanya dominate early on, but du Plessis turned the tide in the fourth round. Despite Adesanya’s effective striking and seeming control, du Plessis managed to land a significant right hand that hurt Adesanya. Du Plessis then secured a rear-naked choke, forcing Adesanya to tap out.
Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg
Result: Kai Kara-France wins via first-round knockout (punch)
Kara-France ended a two-fight losing streak with a decisive first-round knockout of Erceg.
Dan Hooker vs. Mateusz Gamrot
Result: Dan Hooker wins via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Hooker earned a close split decision victory over Gamrot.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Tai Tuivasa
Result: Jairzinho Rozenstruik wins via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 30-27)
Rozenstruik secured a split decision win in a closely contested bout.
Carlos Prates vs. Li Jingliang
Result: Carlos Prates wins via second-round knockout (punch)
Prates knocked out Jingliang in the second round.
Valter Walker vs. Junior Tafa
Result: Valter Walker wins via first-round technical submission (heel hook)
Walker secured a first-round submission victory with a heel hook.
Ricardo Ramos vs. Josh Culibao
Result: Ricardo Ramos wins via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Ramos edged out Culibao in a split decision.
Casey O’Neill vs. Luana Santos
Result: Casey O’Neill wins via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
O’Neill delivered a dominant performance to win by unanimous decision.
Jack Jenkins vs. Herbert Burns
Result: Jack Jenkins wins via third-round TKO (calf kicks)
Jenkins finished Burns with a series of calf kicks in the third round.
Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes
Result: Tom Nolan wins via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Nolan secured a clear unanimous decision victory.
Song Kenan vs. Ricky Glenn
Result: Song Kenan wins via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)
Song Kenan earned a solid unanimous decision win.
Jesus Aguilar vs. Stewart Nicoll
Result: Jesus Aguilar wins via first-round submission (guillotine choke)
Aguilar quickly submitted Nicoll with a guillotine choke in the first round.
UFC 305 LIVE: Summary
UFC 305 LIVE: delivered an exciting night of fights with dramatic finishes and high-stakes action. Dricus du Plessis emerged as a standout performer, claiming victory over Israel Adesanya with a dramatic fourth-round submission. The event showcased a mix of impressive knockouts, close decisions, and quick submissions, providing fans with memorable moments and top-tier UFC action.
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