UFC 305: Du Plessis vs Adesanya Recap (Sports)

August 17, 2024

Dricus Du Plessis gets Israel Adesanya to tap to a rear-naked choke in the fourth round in the main event at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia. This was was a somewhat even fight after the first two rounds, and Adesanya started to create some momentum with strong body shots throughout the third round. The ending of the fight started with Du Plessis landing a left to Adesanya’s head, and followed up with additional punches to the head that lead to pulling Adesanya down and locking him in a rear-naked choke.

Du Plessis was gassed and hurt throughout the fight, and looks like the true champion now, being able to beat Adesanya who is still one of the biggest names and threats in the middleweight division. The next fight for Du Plessis will most likely be a rematch with Sean Strickland. Their first fight was a very even and close fight with Du Plessis winning the title by spilt decision. Adesanya is planning on continuing is career, and in my personal opinion I would want to see him fight the winner of the Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev fight thats planned for UFC in October.

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UFC 305 Fight Card Results

Dricus Du Plessis (c) def. Israel Adesanya via fourth-round submission (rear-naked choke)
Kai Kara-France def. Steve Erceg via first-round TKO (punches)
Dan Hooker def. Mateusz Gamrot via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 28-29)
Jairzinho Rozenstruik def. Tai Tuivasa via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 27-30)
Carlos Prates def. Li Jingliang via second-round KO (punch)
Valter Walker def. Junior Tafa via first-round submission (heel hook)
Ricardo Ramos def. Josh Culibao via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 28-29)
Casey O’Neill def. Luana Santos via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Jack Jenkins def. Herbert Burns via third-round TKO (punches)
Tom Nolan def. Alex Reyes via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Song Kenan def. Ricky Glenn via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
Jesus Aguilar def. Stewart Nicoll via first-round submission (guillotine)

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