- George Chung
- Aug 18, 2024
- 4 min read
UFC 305 at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia, delivered a night of electrifying action that left fans on the edge of their seats. Headlined by the highly anticipated middleweight title clash between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya, the event showcased the best of mixed martial arts with a series of thrilling bouts. From stunning knockouts to tactical battles, UFC 305 was a night to remember.
Here’s a breakdown of every fight on the card - results of UFC 305.
Main Event | UFC Middleweight Championship | 185 lbs Dricus Du Plessis def. Israel Adesanya via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:38 of Round 4
The main event saw Dricus Du Plessis pull off a stunning upset, submitting Israel Adesanya in the fourth round to capture the UFC Middleweight Championship. The fight began with both fighters showcasing their striking abilities, but Du Plessis gradually took control with his grappling. In the fourth round, Du Plessis capitalized on an opening, securing a rear naked choke that forced Adesanya to tap. This victory marks a significant milestone in Du Plessis's career, dethroning one of the most dominant champions in UFC history.
Co-Main Event | Flyweight | 125 lbs Kai Kara-France def. Steve Erceg via KO/TKO (Right Cross to Ground Strikes) at 4:04 of Round 1
Kai Kara-France wasted no time in the co-main event, delivering a devastating right cross that floored Steve Erceg. Kara-France followed up with relentless ground strikes, forcing the referee to stop the fight just over four minutes into the first round. This explosive performance puts Kara-France back in the title picture in the flyweight division.
Main Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs Dan Hooker def. Mateusz Gamrot via Split Decision
In a closely contested battle, Dan Hooker edged out Mateusz Gamrot via split decision. Both fighters had their moments, with Hooker’s striking and Gamrot’s grappling creating a back-and-forth affair. The judges scored the fight in favor of Hooker, who showed resilience and determination throughout the three rounds, earning a hard-fought victory.
Main Card | Heavyweight | 265 lbs Jairzinho Rozenstruik def. Tai Tuivasa via Split Decision
The heavyweight clash between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Tai Tuivasa was a tense and tactical bout. Both fighters exchanged heavy blows, but Rozenstruik’s calculated striking and movement gave him the edge. In the end, the judges awarded Rozenstruik a split decision victory, further solidifying his position in the heavyweight rankings.
Main Card | Welterweight | 170 lbs Carlos Prates def. Jingliang Li via KO/TKO (Left Hook) at 4:02 of Round 2
Carlos Prates delivered a spectacular knockout against Jingliang Li in the second round. A perfectly timed left hook from Prates sent Li crashing to the canvas, and the referee quickly stepped in to stop the fight. This win marks a major statement for Prates as he looks to climb the welterweight ladder.
Preliminary Card | Heavyweight | 265 lbs Valter Walker def. Junior Tafa via Submission (Heel Hook - Verbal) at 4:56 of Round 1
Valter Walker showcased his submission skills in his bout against Junior Tafa, securing a heel hook late in the first round. Tafa was forced to verbally submit, handing Walker an impressive victory in the heavyweight division.
Preliminary Card | Featherweight | 145 lbs Ricardo Ramos def. Josh Culibao via Split Decision
In a closely contested featherweight bout, Ricardo Ramos earned a split decision win over Josh Culibao. Both fighters displayed excellent striking and grappling, but Ramos’s ability to control the pace likely swayed the judges in his favor.
Preliminary Card | Flyweight | 125 lbs Casey O’Neill def. Luana Santos via Unanimous Decision
Casey O’Neill put on a dominant performance against Luana Santos, earning a unanimous decision victory. O’Neill controlled the fight from start to finish, using her superior grappling to neutralize Santos’s offense and secure a clear win.
Preliminary Card | Featherweight | 145 lbs Jack Jenkins def. Herbert Burns via KO/TKO (Right Hook to Ground Strikes) at 0:48 of Round 3
Jack Jenkins made a statement with his knockout victory over Herbert Burns. Early in the third round, Jenkins landed a powerful right hook that dropped Burns, and he followed up with ground strikes to finish the fight in emphatic fashion.
Preliminary Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs Tom Nolan def. Alex Reyes via Unanimous Decision
Tom Nolan showcased his all-around skills in a unanimous decision victory over Alex Reyes. Nolan’s striking and takedown defense were on point as he controlled the fight from start to finish, earning a decisive win on the judges’ scorecards.
Preliminary Card | Welterweight | 170 lbs Kenan Song def. Ricky Glenn via Unanimous Decision
Kenan Song outpointed Ricky Glenn in a well-fought welterweight bout. Song’s precise striking and effective counterattacks earned him a unanimous decision victory, keeping him on track in the competitive welterweight division.
Preliminary Card | Catchweight | 127 lbs Jesus Aguilar def. Stewart Nicoll via Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 2:39 of Round 1
Jesus Aguilar wasted no time in his bout against Stewart Nicoll, securing a guillotine choke in the first round. Aguilar’s quick submission victory adds another impressive win to his record as he continues to climb the ranks.
UFC 305 delivered on all fronts, providing fans with a night of unforgettable action. Dricus Du Plessis’s submission victory over Israel Adesanya in the main event will go down as one of the biggest upsets in UFC history.
