UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateAugust 18, 2024
VenueRAC Arena
CityPerth, Australia
Attendance14,152[1]
Gate$5,477,097[1]
PreviouseventUFC on ESPN: Tybura vs. Spivac 2
FollowingeventUFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Borralho

UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on August 18, 2024, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.[2][3]

Background

The event marked the promotion's third visit to Perth and first since UFC 284 in February 2023, as well as the beginning of a multiyear deal for twice-annual events in the city.[3]

A UFC Middleweight Championship bout between current champion (also former KSW Welterweight Champion) Dricus du Plessis and former two-time champion Israel Adesanya headlined the event. It marked the first time two African-born athletes met for a title in the organization.[4]

A featherweight bout between Gavin Tucker and Jack Jenkins was scheduled for this event.[5] However, Tucker withdrew from the fight due to injury and was replaced by Herbert Burns.[6]

A women's flyweight bout between Casey O'Neill and Tereza Bledá was scheduled for this event.[7] However, Bledá withdrew from the fight for unknown reasons and was replaced by Luana Santos.[8]

At the weigh-ins, Jesús Santos Aguilar weighed in at 127.5 pounds, one and a half pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Aguilar was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to his opponent Stewart Nicoll.[9]

Results

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Bonus awards

The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.[11]

  • Fight of the Night: Dan Hooker vs. Mateusz Gamrot
  • Performance of the Night: Kai Kara-France and Carlos Prates

See also

References

  1. ^ Mike Bohn (2024-08-18). "UFC 305 post-event facts: Israel Adesanya hits uncharted career territory with back-to-back losses". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  2. ^ Mitchell Woodcock (2024-03-28). "Locked in! UFC to return to Perth in August". thewest.com.au. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  3. ^ Farah Hannoun (2024-03-28). "UFC announces multiyear deal for twice-annual events in Perth starting with UFC 305". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  4. ^ Alexander K. Lee (2024-06-17). "Israel Adesanya announces Dricus du Plessis fight at UFC 305". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  5. ^ Christopher Reive (2024-07-01). "UFC 305: Kai Kara-France books return against Steve Erceg in Perth; seven more bouts confirmed". nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  6. ^ Mitchell Tinley (2024-07-19). "Jack Jenkins returns to UFC 305, set to face Herbert Burns after elbow injury". australianmma.com.au. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  7. ^ Mike Heck (2024-05-25). "Casey O'Neill vs. Tereza Bleda in the works for UFC 305 in Perth". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  8. ^ Nolan King (2024-07-29). "Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (July 22-28)". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  9. ^ Staff (2024-08-16). "UFC 305 weigh-in results: One fighter heavy, Israel Adesanya comes in under championship limit". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  10. ^ "UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya". Ultimate Fighting Championship. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  11. ^ Dan Hiergesell (2024-08-18). "Bonuses! Kai Kara-France's stunning TKO finish leads $50K winners - UFC 305". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2024-08-18.