Dricus Du Plessis will make his first middleweight title defense in a highly anticipated grudge match in UFC 305 with Israel Adesanyawho seeks to be three-times champion of the category.
Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya Preview
Du Plessis, No. 1 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie midfield ratings, won the belt in a controversial split decision over Sean Strickland at UFC 297 in January. The South African is undefeated inside the Octagon and will look to solidify his title reign with a first defense.
Adesanya, third in the rankings, ends his hiatus from MMA competitions after 11 months. “The Last Stylebender” hasn’t seen action since September, when he lost the belt to Strickland at UFC 293 and saw his second title run come just five months after regaining it from Alex Pereira.
Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya odds
DraftKings released the fight odds, with challenger Adesanya opening as a -155 favorite over champion Du Plessis, who is a +130 underdog.
How to watch Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya at UFC 305
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When: Saturday, August 17, 2024
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Where: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
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Transmission/Transmission: ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+
For more information on the card, visit the MMA Junkie events hub to UFC 305.
