The highly anticipated UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya took place this past weekend in Perth, Australia. The main event saw Dricus du Plessis retain his middleweight title by submitting Israel Adesanya in the fourth round, following a closely contested battle. However, one of the night’s standout performances came from UFC rising star Carlos Prates. The Brazilian secured an emphatic knockout victory over China’s Li Jingliang in the second round, marking his third consecutive win in the UFC. Watch the knockout in the player below!

Co-Main Event: Kara-France Shines

In the co-main event, Kai Kara-France delivered a sensational performance by knocking out former title challenger Steve Erceg in the first round. This victory puts Kara-France back in the title conversation in the flyweight division.

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UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya. RAC Arena (AUS), Perth, Australia . Main Card .

Li Jingliang vs Carlos Prates (W) VICIOUS KO !

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Full UFC 305 Results:

Main Card

• Middleweight Title: 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

• 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

• 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: Jesús Santos Aguilar def. Stewart Nicoll via technical submission (guillotine choke), Round 1, 2:39

Source: MMAnytt.se