Prepare for an exciting MMA weekend as the highly anticipated UFC 305 event is just hours away. Perth, Australia will be the location for this premium UFC event.
Live coverage kicks off at 6:30 pm ET/ 3:30 pm PT with the early prelims available on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass. The prelims will be joined in-progress on the main ESPN channel at 7 pm ET/ 4 pm PT due to ESPN’s coverage of the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, PA. The late prelims will follow at 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT on ESPN and ESPN+.
The main card action will conclude the night at 10 pm ET/ 7 pm PT on ESPN+ pay-per-view, featuring a full 12-fight card.
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Main Event
The main event features the UFC Middleweight Championship bout between Dricus du Plessis (21-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) and Israel Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) in a five-round fight to close out the show.
Co-Main Event
In the co-main event, the flyweights Kai Kara-France (24-11, 1 NC MMA, 7-4 UFC) and Steve Erceg (12-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) will battle it out in the Octagon.
Rest of the Card
Other matchups on the main card include a lightweight bout between Mateusz Gamrot (24-2, 1 NC MMA, 7-2 UFC) and Dan Hooker (23-12 MMA, 13-8 UFC), a heavyweight fight with Tai Tuivasa (14-7 MMA, 8-7 UFC) facing Jairzinho Rozenstruik (14-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC), and a welterweight showdown between Li Jingliang (19-8 MMA, 11-6 UFC) and Carlos Prates (19-6 MMA, 2-0 UFC).
UFC 305 Results:
Main Card: (10 pm ET/ 7 pm PT, ESPN+ pay-per-view)
Main Event: Dricus du Plessis defeated Israel Adesanya by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in Round 4 at 3:38 to defend his UFC Middleweight Championship.
Co-Main Event: Kai Kara-France defeated Steve Erceg by TKO (Right Hand) in Round 1 at 4:04.
Dan Hooker defeated Mateusz Gamrot by Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
Jairzinho Rozenstruik defeated Tai Tuivasa by Split Decision (29-28, 27-30, 30-27).
Carlos Prates defeated Li Jingliang by KO (Hooks) in Round 2 at 4:02.
Late Prelims: (8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT, ESPN & ESPN+)
Featured Prelim: Valter Walker defeated Junior Tafa by Technical Submission (Heel Hook) in Round 1 at 4:56.
Co-Featured Prelim: Ricardo Ramos defeated Josh Culibao by Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
Casey O’Neill defeated Luana Santos by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26).
Jack Jenkins defeated Herbert Burns by TKO (Ground and Pound) in Round 3 at 0:48.
Early Prelims: (6:30 pm ET/ 3:30 pm PT, ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass)
Featured Early Prelim: Tom Nolan defeated Alex Reyes by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Co-Featured Early Prelim: Song Kenan defeated Ricky Glenn by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28).
Jesus Aguilar defeated Stewart Nicoll by Submission (Guillotine) in Round 1 at 2:39.