Tonight, UFC 305 lights up the RAC Arena in Perth as Dricus Du Plessis tackles Israel Adesanya for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Both fighters step into the octagon with a balance of knockouts and technical wins under their belts; however, they trail recent matches against common foe
Dricus Du Plessis enters the fight off a split decision win against Strickland in January 2024, showcasing his resilience and tactical skill. On the other hand, Israel Adesanya faced a setback with a unanimous decision loss to Strickland in September 2023. This fight is crucial for Adesanya to rebound while Du Plessis aims to further cement his position. 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.What time is Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya fight
Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya |
USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-08-17 | 18:30 | 22:10 |
USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-08-17 | 15:30 | 19:10 |
UK and Ireland | 2024-08-17 | 23:30 | 03:10 |
Australia | 2024-08-18 | 10:30 | 14:10 |
UFC 305 will take place at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia on August 17, 2024, starting at 10:10 PM EST. This event features the UFC Middleweight Championship fight between Du Plessis and Adesanya. The main event is scheduled for five rounds.
Please note that the ring walk time might change based on how earlier fights on the card perform. These adjustments occur because the length of each fight can vary.
For viewers outside of Eastern Standard Time, check the start times listed in the provided table to find when to watch in your local time zone.
You can watch Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya via ESPN+.
Region | Live-streaming |
USA | ESPN |
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Method of victory | Dricus Du Plessis | Israel Adesanya |
By KO/TKO or disqualification | 4.5 (+350) | 4.1 (+310) |
By decision or technical decision | 5.0 (+400) | 3.3 (+230) |
Dricus Du Plessis is the slight favorite at 2.0 (-103), suggesting a nearly balanced match against Israel Adesanya, tagged at 1.9 (-110). Looking at knockout potential, Du Plessis’s odds stand at 4.5 (+350) compared to Adesanya’s 4.1 (+310), pointing to a slightly higher chance for Du Plessis to end the fight early. Victory through points or decision also favors Du Plessis with odds of 5.0 (+400), while Adesanya trails at 3.3 (+230). The odds forecast a competitive clash, with Du Plessis having a marginal edge across all potential outcomes.