Welcome to the Bloody Elbow live blog for UFC 305 as Israel Adesanya challenges Dricus Du Plessis for the middleweight title in Perth.
TEAMKNOWLEDGEPEDIA:- Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was “Down Under” tonight (Sat., Aug. 17, 2024) with UFC 305 from inside RAC Arena in Perth, western Australia, streaming LIVE on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV). The main event was Middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis, defending his belt against former 185-pound kingpin, Israel Adesanya (in a bout that has plenty of bad blood). UFC 305’s PPV co-main event was recent Flyweight title challenger, Steve Erceg, against top-ranked mainstay, Kai Kara-France. The PPV main card also boasted Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker, Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates.
UFC 305 START TIME AND DATE
MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 305 fight card below, starting with the ESPN+ early “Prelims” undercard bouts, which air at 6:30 p.m. ET right here, followed by the late “Prelims” on ESPN/ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET. UFC 305’s PPV main card will start at 10 p.m ET on ESPN+ PPV. You can bet on all the UFC 305 action right here.
Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya result And still
Dricus Du Plessis got Israel Adesanya to tap in the fourth round, successfully defending his middleweight championship for the first time.The fight felt evenly matched, with both combatants getting good shots and combos in throughout. But Du Plessis turned the tide suddenly.
He landed a vicious left to Adesanya’s head, and shortly after followed it up with three strong rights to the head. He pulled Adesanya down and locked in a rear-naked choke. Adesanya tapped, giving Du Plessis the submission win at 3:38 of the fourth.
UFC 305: Du Plessis vs Adesanya Results
- Dricus Du Plessis defeats Israel Adesanya by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:38 of Round 4
- Kai Kara-France defeats Steve Erceg by TKO (strikes) at 4:04 of Round 1
- Dan Hooker defeats Mateusz Gamrot by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
- Jairzinho Rozenstruik defeats Tai Tuivasa by split decision (29-28, 27-30, 30-27)
- Carlos Prates defeats Li Jingliang by KO (left hand) at 4:02 of Round 2
- Valter Walker defeats Junior Tafa by technical submission (ankle lock) at 4:56 of Round 1
- Ricardo Ramos defeats Josh Culibao by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- Casey O’Neill defeats Luana Santos by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
- Jack Jenkins defeats Herbert Burns by TKO (strikes) at 0:48 of Round 3
- Tom Nolan defeats Alex Reyes by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Song Kenan defeats Ricky Glenn by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
- Jesus Aguilar defeats Stewart Nicoll by submission (guillotine choke) at 2:39 of Round 1
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to RAC Arena in Perth, western Australia, on Sat., Aug. 17, 2024, with an absolutely incredible pay-per-view (PPV) main event between Middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis, taking on African rival — and former 185-pound roost-ruler — Israel Adesanya. In UFC 305’s co-headliner, top-ranked Flyweight contender, Kai Kara-France (No. 4), locks horns with former 125-pound title contender, Steve Erceg (No. 7), while Mateusz Gamrot meets Dan Hooker in a fun Lightweight scrap one fight prior. UFC 305’s PPV main card (see it here) will also feature Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Jingliang Li vs. Carlos Prates and so much more. It’s must-watch action from “Down Under!” UFC 305 start time scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (Prelims) and 10 p.m.
As for Adesanya, the former champ admitted he didn’t know what his future holds after dropping his second straight bout. But he channeled Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Wolf of Wall Street” and declared he’s not leaving — complete with all the appropriate expletives.
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