Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya are set to clash Saturday (10 p.m. ET, ESPN+ PPV) in a high-stakes battle for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia. Du Plessis, the newly crowned champion, still faces skepticism despite his unbeaten record in the UFC.
Many view Adesanya, the division’s former dominant force, as the rightful top dog. For Adesanya, this fight is about reclaiming his title and proving his loss to Sean Strickland was a fluke. Du Plessis, on the other hand, seeks to solidify his legitimacy as champion by defeating Adesanya, silencing the doubters once and for all.
RESULT: Jack Jenkins def. Herbert Burns by TKO (punches) at 0:48 of R3
Jack Jenkins gets the KO!!
Burns had nothing for Jenkins, who dropped the Brazilian with a heavy right hand then completely pummeled him on the ground. Burns gave up there at the end.
Round 2 ends
Burns somehow makes it to the third round after getting hurt several times in the second frame.
Round 1 ends
Jenkins throwinâ punches in bunches!Really doinâ some damage in there! #UFC305
The UFC 305 prelims begin with Jack Jenkins (12-3) and Herbert Burns (11-5) facing off on ESPN.
RESULT: Tom Nolan def. Alex Reyes by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Tom Nolan should win this one pretty easily but he’s still got a lot of room to grow.
He was really telegraphing those spins. Flashy is great when it works but when it doesn’t, it can cost him. Reyes just didn’t make him pay tonight. #UFC305
Next up: Herbert Burns (+450) vs. Jack Jenkins (-650)
Reyes knees Nolan when he’s a downed opponent and ref offers “hard warning” for the illegal shot.
â Luke Thomasđď¸ââď¸ (@lthomasnews) August 17, 2024
Next up: Tom Nolan (-1400) vs. Alex Reyes (+800) at lightweight
RESULT: Song Kenan def. Ricky Glenn by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
Song-Glenn goes the distance
Glenn (and his massive hematoma) survive to hear the judges’ scorecards. Song mostly cruised to a dominant decision win.
Glenn has a nasty hematoma heading into R3
Next up: Song Kenan (-225) vs. Ricky Glenn (+180) at welterweight
RESULT: Jesus Aguilar def. Stewart Nicoll via submission (guillotine) at 2:39 of R1
Aguilar, who missed weight by 1.5 pounds, submits Nicoll in the first round with a clean guillotine! Nicoll’s undefeated record is gone after getting choked unconscious.
UFC 305 starts now
Early prelims action kicks off with a flyweight bout between Stewart Nicoll (8-0) and Jesus Aguilar (10-2).
UFC 305: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya
Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024 – RAC Arena in Perth, Australia
Main card (Start time 10 p.m. ET, ESPN+ PPV)
Prelims (Start time 8 p.m. ET, ESPN+)
Early Prelims (Start time 6:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+)
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