UFC 305 - Betting Odds, Prediction: Du Plessis vs Adesanya

Dricus Du Plessis will face Israel Adesanya for the UFC Middleweight Championship at UFC 305 in RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia. This title bout features South African powerhouse Du Plessis against the formidable Nigerian fighter Adesanya. Both bring impressive records into the octagon as they battle for middleweight supremacy.

Du Plessis enters this fight with a track record of 21 wins, 9 by knockout, aiming to capitalise on his recent split decision victory over Sean Strickland. Adesanya, on the other hand, looks to rebound from a unanimous decision loss to the same opponent, Strickland. With parallel paths leading up to this fight and competing at the same weight class, the matchup promises a tough contest tailored for both fighters' strengths.

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	4.4 (+340)	4.3 (+330)
By decision or technical decision	5.7 (+470)	3.4 (+240)

Dricus Du Plessis enters as the slight favorite at 2.0 (+100), suggesting an even bet with a potential $100 profit on a $100 wager if he wins. Israel Adesanya is right behind as a minor underdog at 1.9 (-115), indicating that a bet of $115 is necessary to gain $100. The chances of both fighters winning by KO/TKO/DQ are nearly equal, with Du Plessis at +340 and Adesanya at +330. If betting on a decision win, Adesanya offers better value at +240 compared to Du Plessis’s longer odds of +470. This showdown lightly favors Du Plessis, reflecting his marginally superior odds in what appears to be an evenly matched contest.

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

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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