UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya – Results and Recap
Overview of the Event
UFC 305 in Perth, Australia, delivered an action-packed night with unforgettable moments. The headline fight saw Dricus du Plessis retain his middleweight title by submitting Israel Adesanya in the fourth round. Despite a close contest, du Plessis secured victory with a rear-naked choke. After the fight, the two fighters showed mutual respect, burying their pre-fight tension.
Main Card Highlights
In the co-main event, Kai Kara-France made a strong statement with a first-round knockout of Steve Erceg, solidifying his position in the flyweight division. Dan Hooker also pulled off an upset by defeating Mateusz Gamrot via split decision, showcasing his striking and defensive grappling skills.
Other Notable Fights
• Jairzinho Rozenstruik edged out Tai Tuivasa in a split decision victory in the heavyweight bout.
• Carlos Prates made headlines with a second-round KO against Li Jingliang, marking Jingliang’s first KO loss in his career.
TRENDING:
- Dricus du Plessis Submits Israel Adesanya to Retain UFC Middleweight Title
- Merab Dvalishvili Confronts Heckler at Grappling Event
- Adesanya Condemns UFC: “Francis Ngannou’s Legacy Cannot Be Erased”
UFC 305: Complete Results
Main Card
• Middleweight Title Fight: Dricus du Plessis (c) def. Israel Adesanya via submission (rear-naked choke), Round 4, 3:38
• Flyweight: Kai Kara-France def. Steve Erceg via TKO (punches), Round 1, 4:04
• Lightweight: Dan Hooker def. Mateusz Gamrot via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28)
• Heavyweight: Jairzinho Rozenstruik def. Tai Tuivasa via split decision (29–28, 27–30, 30–27)
• Welterweight: Carlos Prates def. Li Jingliang via KO (punch), Round 2, 4:02
Preliminary Card (ESPN2 / ESPN+)
• Heavyweight: Valter Walker def. Junior Tafa via submission (heel hook), Round 1, 4:56
• Featherweight: Ricardo Ramos def. Joshua Culibao via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)
• Women’s Flyweight: Casey O’Neill def. Luana Santos via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–26)
• Featherweight: Jack Jenkins def. Herbert Burns via TKO (retirement), Round 3, 0:48
Early Preliminary Card (ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass)
• Lightweight: Tom Nolan def. Alex Reyes via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)
• Welterweight: Song Kenan def. Ricky Glenn via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–26, 29–28)
• Catchweight (127.5 lb): Jesús Santos Aguilar def. Stewart Nicoll via technical submission (guillotine choke), Round 1, 2:39
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