UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on August 18, 2024, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.[2][3]
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| Promotion | Ultimate Fighting Championship | |||
| Date | August 18, 2024 | |||
| Venue | RAC Arena | |||
| City | Perth, Australia | |||
| Attendance | 14,152[1] | |||
| Total gate | $5,477,097[1] | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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Background
editThe event marked the promotion's third visit to Perth and first since UFC 284 in February 2023, as well as the beginning of a multiyear deal for twice-annual events in the city.[3]
A UFC Middleweight Championship bout between current champion (also former KSW Welterweight Champion) Dricus du Plessis and former two-time champion Israel Adesanya headlined the event. It marked the first time two African-born athletes met for a title in the organization.[4]
A featherweight bout between Gavin Tucker and Jack Jenkins was scheduled for this event.[5] However, Tucker withdrew from the fight due to injury and was replaced by Herbert Burns.[6]
A women's flyweight bout between Casey O'Neill and Tereza Bledá was scheduled for this event.[7] However, Bledá withdrew from the fight for unknown reasons and was replaced by Luana Santos.[8]
At the weigh-ins, Jesús Santos Aguilar weighed in at 127.5 pounds, one and a half pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Aguilar was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to his opponent Stewart Nicoll.[9]
Results
edit| Main card | |||||||
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| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Middleweight | Dricus du Plessis (c) | def. | Israel Adesanya | Submission (face crank) | 4 | 3:38 | [a] |
| Flyweight | Kai Kara-France | def. | Steve Erceg | TKO (punches) | 1 | 4:04 | |
| Lightweight | Dan Hooker | def. | Mateusz Gamrot | Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Heavyweight | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | def. | Tai Tuivasa | Decision (split) (29–28, 27–30, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Welterweight | Carlos Prates | def. | Li Jingliang | KO (punches) | 2 | 4:02 | |
| Preliminary card (ESPN2 / ESPN+) | |||||||
| Heavyweight | Valter Walker | def. | Junior Tafa | Submission (heel hook) | 1 | 4:56 | |
| Featherweight | Ricardo Ramos | def. | Joshua Culibao | Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Women's Flyweight | Casey O'Neill | def. | Luana Santos | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–26) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Featherweight | Jack Jenkins | def. | Herbert Burns | TKO (retirement) | 3 | 0:48 | |
| Early preliminary card (ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass) | |||||||
| Lightweight | Tom Nolan | def. | Alex Reyes | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Welterweight | Song Kenan | def. | Ricky Glenn | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Catchweight (127.5 lb) | Jesús Santos Aguilar | def. | Stewart Nicoll | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | 1 | 2:39 | |
- ^ For the UFC Middleweight Championship.
Bonus awards
editThe following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.[11]
- Fight of the Night: Dan Hooker vs. Mateusz Gamrot
- Performance of the Night: Kai Kara-France and Carlos Prates
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Mike Bohn (2024-08-18). "UFC 305 post-event facts: Israel Adesanya hits uncharted career territory with back-to-back losses". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ Mitchell Woodcock (2024-03-28). "Locked in! UFC to return to Perth in August". thewest.com.au. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ a b Farah Hannoun (2024-03-28). "UFC announces multiyear deal for twice-annual events in Perth starting with UFC 305". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ Alexander K. Lee (2024-06-17). "Israel Adesanya announces Dricus du Plessis fight at UFC 305". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ Christopher Reive (2024-07-01). "UFC 305: Kai Kara-France books return against Steve Erceg in Perth; seven more bouts confirmed". nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
- ^ Mitchell Tinley (2024-07-19). "Jack Jenkins returns to UFC 305, set to face Herbert Burns after elbow injury". australianmma.com.au. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ Mike Heck (2024-05-25). "Casey O'Neill vs. Tereza Bleda in the works for UFC 305 in Perth". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ Nolan King (2024-07-29). "Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (July 22-28)". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ Staff (2024-08-16). "UFC 305 weigh-in results: One fighter heavy, Israel Adesanya comes in under championship limit". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya". Ultimate Fighting Championship. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ Dan Hiergesell (2024-08-18). "Bonuses! Kai Kara-France's stunning TKO finish leads $50K winners - UFC 305". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2024-08-18.