UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya: Card info, odds, predictions and how to watch
Dricus Du Plessis will attempt to defend his middleweight title as he takes on Israel Adesanya in the main event at UFC 305 on August 17, in Perth, Australia.
Du Plessis, with an impressive 21-2 record and a winning streak of nine fights, is a force to be reckoned with. His most recent victory, claiming the UFC middleweight belt in January 2024 after a hard-fought battle with Sean Strickland.
On the other hand, Adesanya has a record of 24-3, and his last fight resulted in a loss to Strickland by unanimous decision in September 2023. Adesanya is looking to get back in form against one of the best middleweight fighters in De Plessis, in what is expected to be a must-watch fight.
Here is everything to know ahead of UFC 305.
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How to watch UFC 305: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya
The early prelims fights will begin on ESPN+ at 6:30 p.m. ET and the prelims will move to ESPN at 8 p.m. ET. The main event between Dricus De Plessis and Israel Adesanya will move to PPV through ESPN.
How to watch: Catch UFC 305 with a ESPN+ subscription
UFC 305: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya card
Main card:
- Dricus Du Plessis (c) vs. Israel Adesaya, Middleweight championship
- Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg, Men's flyweight
- Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Lightweight
- Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Heavyweight
- Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates, Welterweight
Prelims:
- Junior Tafa vs. Valter Walker, Heavyweight
- Josh Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos, Featherweight
- Casey O'Neill vs. Luana Santos, Women's flyweight
- Jack Jenkins vs. Herbert Burns, Featherweight
Early Prelims:
- Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes, Lightweight
- Song Kenan vs. Ricky Glenn, Welterweight
- Stewart Nicoll vs. Jesus Aguilar, Men's flyweight
UFC 305: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya odds
As of Aug. 14, here are the odds from DraftKings.
- Israel Adesanya odds: -120
- Dricus du Plessis: +100
- Over/under rounds: 4.5 (-110/-120)
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UFC 305: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya odds predictions
Covers: Adesanya is favored
Rohit Ponnaiya writes: "While Adesanya hasn't fought since last September, taking nearly a year off to reset might be good for him. Especially since he has admitted to physical and mental fatigue after nine title fights over a four-year period. If Adesanya is as focused as he seems, he should be able to put on a striking clinic against the hittable du Plessis and make this ML price look like a gift."
Du Plessis' coach Morne Visser: Adesanya got no chance
Morne Visser told DAZN: "We haven't shown them anything yet and that's what they can't figure out, we've got a different game plan for every fight. I see Dricus beating Izzy wherever we decide to — in standup, in the kicking, in the clinch, in the wrestling or on the floor. He's got no chance."
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