Exciting news for MMA fans as UFC 305 in Australia has announced its main event. Dricus Du Plessis is set to defend his middleweight title against former champion Israel Adesanya on Aug. 17 at RAC Arena in Perth. Du Plessis, a 30-year-old South African fighter, claimed the championship at UFC 297 earlier this year with a split decision victory over Sean Strickland. He currently holds a perfect 7-0 record in the UFC and an impressive overall MMA record of 21-2.
Adesanya, aged 34, is currently ranked No. 2 in the UFC middleweight rankings. With a UFC record of 13-3 and an overall MMA record of 24-3, he is a formidable opponent for Du Plessis. The bout was officially confirmed by UFC president Dana White on “The Jim Rome Show” following announcements from both Du Plessis and Adesanya on their respective social media accounts.
The upcoming fight between Du Plessis and Adesanya has been highly anticipated, with tensions rising since their confrontation at UFC 290. Previous attempts to schedule the match were thwarted by injuries, but now fans can look forward to an epic showdown between these two talented fighters.
If Adesanya emerges victorious, he will join the elite ranks of UFC fighters who have won titles three times in the same division, a feat achieved only by Randy Couture thus far. In addition to the main event, UFC 305 will feature three other exciting matchups, including flyweight bouts and a lightweight showdown between Tom Nolan and Alex Reyes.