UFC 305 explained

UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya
Promotion:Ultimate Fighting Championship
City:Perth, Australia
Attendance:14,152[1]
Gate:$5,477,097

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]

See also

Notes and References

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

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