UFC 305 du Plessis vs. Adesanya PPV Pay Per View 8/17/24

UFC 305, set for August 17, 2024, in Perth, Australia, promises to be a must-watch event, headlined by the intense rivalry between middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis and former titleholder Israel Adesanya. This fight marks Du Plessis’ first title defense since dethroning Sean Strickland, who defeated Stylebender is an upset victory. The early prelims begin at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and feature a three-fight card, headlined by a lightweight bout between Tom Nolan and Alex Reyes. Fans can also catch Song Kenan battling Ricky Glenn and Stewart Nicoll taking on Jesus Aguilar. The action then moves to the preliminary card at 8 p.m. ET, airing on both ESPN and ESPN+. This segment includes four exciting matchups, with Junior Tafa facing Valter Walker in a heavyweight bout as the highlight. Additionally, Joshua Culibao squares off against Ricardo Ramos, Casey O’Neill takes on Luana Santos, and Jack Jenkins fights Herbert Burns. The main event kicks off at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ pay-per-view, featuring the highly anticipated clash between Du Plessis and Adesanya. For UFC 305, fans in the UK and Australia have specific times and channels to tune in. In the UK, the event will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 (formerly BT Sport) with the main card starting at 3:00 AM BST on Sunday, August 18. For Australian viewers, the event will air on Kayo Sports via pay-per-view, with the main card kicking off at 12:00 PM AEST on Sunday, August 18. Israel Adesanya is on a mission to reclaim the UFC middleweight title for a third time at UFC 305, facing current champion Dricus Du Plessis. The bout carries an extra layer of intensity as both fighters, who were born in Africa, have engaged in a heated debate over who is the "real African." Adesanya, originally from Nigeria but now fighting out of New Zealand, faces several challenges. At 35, he is coming off an 11-month hiatus and has lost two of his last three fights. Du Plessis, born and based in South Africa, not only has youth on his side but also a formidable ground game and a massive frame, making him a difficult opponent for the former champion. If Adesanya struggles to hurt or disengage Du Plessis, it could be a tough night for him.