Exciting news for UFC fans as the highly anticipated matchup between UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya is set to take place next month. The upcoming event, UFC 305, will be held on Aug. 17 at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia.
Du Plessis will be defending his 185-pound title for the first time against Adesanya, who is aiming to secure his third championship. This clash between the two fierce competitors promises to be a thrilling showdown after Adesanya’s longest career layoff.
Don’t miss out on the action-packed UFC 305 event. Check out the official fight poster below for a glimpse of what’s to come.
Du Plessis claimed the title earlier this year with a hard-fought victory over Sean Strickland at UFC 297. With an impressive nine-fight win streak, including a flawless 7-0 record in the UFC, he is undoubtedly a formidable champion.
Adesanya, on the other hand, is eager to bounce back after his title loss to Strickland in a shocking upset. Ranked third in the 185-pound division, Adesanya’s recent accomplishments include a memorable Knockout of the Year performance against Alex Pereira at UFC 287.
Adding to the excitement, the co-main event at UFC 305 features a hometown favorite, Steve Erceg, squaring off against Kai Kara-France. Erceg will be looking to make a strong comeback after a tough decision loss to flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja in his last fight at UFC 301.