UFC 305: Du Plessis vs Adesanya - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

This Saturday, RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, will host the UFC Middleweight Championship battle between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya. Both fighters aim to prove their dominance in the middleweight class as they face off for the prestigious title.

Dricus Du Plessis, originally from South Africa, last fought Sean Strickland on January 20, 2024, securing a victory by split decision. Meanwhile, Israel Adesanya from Nigeria faced the same opponent, Sean Strickland, earlier and lost by unanimous decision on September 9, 2023. These recent matches could set an interesting dynamic for their upcoming fight given that both have faced a common adversary yet logged different outcomes.

What time is Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya fight

Live coverage for the Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya main card will start at 06:30 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024	06:30 PM	10:10 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024	03:30 PM	07:10 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024	10:30 PM	02:10 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024	09:30 AM	01:10 PM

UFC 305 will take place at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia, Australia, on August 17, 2024, starting at 10:10 PM EST. This event features the UFC Middleweight Championship bout between Du Plessis and Adesanya. The main event is scheduled for five rounds in the middleweight category.

Please note that the ring walk time for the main event might vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Early fights can end quickly or take longer, affecting when the main event starts.

For viewers outside of Eastern Standard Time, please check a time conversion table to find the start time in your local timezone.

Fighters Details

Dricus Du Plessis faces Israel Adesanya at UFC 305, with the UFC Middleweight Championship title on the line.

Dricus Du Plessis

Nationality: South Africa
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 83.9 kg
Total Fights: 23
Record: 21 / 2 / 0

Du Plessis holds a professional record of 21 wins, showing notable prowess with 9 knockouts. His recent split decision victory over Sean Strickland, a tactically sound and resilient fighter, sets him up as a tough opponent for Adesanya given his relentless pursuit and finishing ability in the middleweight class.

Israel Adesanya

Nationality: Nigeria
Height: 193 cm
Weight: 83.9 kg
Total Fights: 27
Record: 24 / 3 / 0

Adesanya brings to the bout a history marked by 24 wins. Despite his recent unanimous decision loss to Strickland showcasing potential vulnerabilities, his former triumphs including 16 KOs speak to his striking capabilities and resilience in high-stakes match-ups against aggressive opponents like Du Plessis.

Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya Betting Odds

Underdog: Dricus Du Plessis : 2.0 (+100)
Favorite: Israel Adesanya : 1.9 (-115)

Method of victory	Dricus Du Plessis	Israel Adesanya
By KO/TKO or disqualification	4.6 (+360)	4.3 (+330)
By decision or technical decision	5.7 (+470)	3.4 (+240)

How and where to watch the Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya Fight

You can watch Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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