UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya: Card info, odds, time and how to ...

Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dricus Du Plessis (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Robert Whittaker (red gloves) during UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

The highly anticipated showdown between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya is set to take place in the main event at UFC 305 on August 17 in Perth, Australia.

Du Plessis, a force to be reckoned with in the UFC, has a record of 21-2 and a nine-fight winning streak. His crowning achievement was claiming the UFC middleweight belt in January 2024 after a grueling battle with Sean Strickland.

Adesanya, with a record of 24-3, is determined to bounce back from his loss to Strickland. This match is set to be a battle of wills, with both fighters aiming for victory in what is anticipated to be an exciting and must-watch fight.

Here's all the information you need to catch all the UFC 305 action.

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What time does UFC 305: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya start?

The early prelims fights will begin on ESPN+ at 6:30 p.m. ET and the prelims will move to ESPN at 8 p.m. ET. The main event between Dricus De Plessis and Israel Adesanya will move to PPV through ESPN.

How to watch: Catch UFC 305 with a ESPN+ subscription

UFC 305: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya cardMain card:

Dricus Du Plessis (c) vs. Israel Adesaya, Middleweight championship

Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg, Men's flyweight

Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Lightweight

Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Heavyweight

Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates, Welterweight

Prelims:

Junior Tafa vs. Valter Walker, Heavyweight

Josh Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos, Featherweight

Casey O'Neill vs. Luana Santos, Women's flyweight

Jack Jenkins vs. Herbert Burns, Featherweight

Early Prelims:

Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes, Lightweight

Song Kenan vs. Ricky Glenn, Welterweight

Stewart Nicoll vs. Jesus Aguilar, Men's flyweight

UFC 305: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya odds

As of Aug. 14, here are the odds from DraftKings.

Israel Adesanya odds: -120

Dricus du Plessis: +100

Over/under rounds: 4.5 (-110/-120)

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