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‘The Last Stylebender’ will return to the octagon after a long break in a middleweight title fight against the champion Dricus Du Plessis.

The world’s biggest MMA organization travels to Australia, as UFC 305 will be held next weekend in Perth.

It’s one of the biggest cards assembled in 2024, with the former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya returning to the cage to take on the division’s champion Dricus Du Plessis.

Adesanya took a break from the sport after losing the title to Sean Strickland last September, while the South African fighter became the middleweight king after beating the American via split decision in January.

You can watch the UFC 305′s main card on ESPN+PPV.

When is Du Plessis vs Adesanya?

The Adesanya vs Du Plessis main card will begin at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT on Saturday, August 17, with the main event cagewalks scheduled for 1 a.m. ET (Sunday, August 18) / 10 p.m. PT.

Where is Du Plessis vs Adesanya?

UFC 305 will be held at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.

How can I watch Du Plessis vs Adesanya?

Remember, you can watch the UFC 305′s main card on ESPN+PPV.

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Du Plessis & Adesanya records

Dricus Du Plessis

  • Nationality: South African
  • Date of birth: 14 January, 1994
  • Height: 6' 0"
  • Reach: 76"
  • Total fights: 23
  • Record: 21-2

Israel Adesanya

  • Nationality: Nigerian-New Zealand
  • Date of birth: 22 July, 1989
  • Height: 6' 4"
  • Reach: 80"
  • Total fights: 27
  • Record: 24-3

Du Plessis vs Adesanya fight card

Main card 

  • Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya; For Du Plessis' UFC middleweight championship
  • Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg; Flyweight
  • Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker; Lightweight
  • Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik; Heavyweight
  • Jingliang Li 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; Flyweight

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