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UFC 305 Results: Dricus Du Plessis Submits Israel Adesanya To Retain Middleweight Title

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UFC 305 Results: Dricus Du Plessis Submits Israel Adesanya To Retain Middleweight Title

UFC 305 took place on August 17 at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.

Here are the results of the event.

Main Card

  • Main Event: Dricus Du Plessis defeated Israel Adesanya by submission (rear-naked choke) in the fourth round (3:38) to retain the UFC Middleweight Championship
  • Kai Kara-France defeated Steve Erceg by TKO (strikes) in the first round (4:04)
  • Dan Hooker defeated Mateusz Gamrot by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Jairzinho Rozenstruik defeated Tai Tuivasa by split decision (29-28, 27-30, 30-27)
  • Carlos Prates defeated Li Jingliang by KO (left hand) in the second round (4:02)

Preliminary Card

  • Valter Walker defeated Junior Tafa by technical submission (ankle lock) in the first round (4:56)
  • Ricardo Ramos defeated Josh Culibao by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
  • Casey O’Neill defeated Luana Santos by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
  • Jack Jenkins defeated Herbert Burns by TKO (strikes) in the third round (0:48)

Early Preliminary Card

  • Tom Nolan defeated Alex Reyes by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Song Kenan defeated Ricky Glenn by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
  • Jesus Aguilar defeated Stewart Nicoll by submission (guillotine choke) in the first round (2:39)

Performance of the Night

  • Kai Kara-France earned a $50,000 bonus
  • Carlos Prates earned a $50,000 bonus

Fight of the Night

  • Dan Hooker vs. Mateusz Gamrot
    • Dan Hooker earned a $50,000 bonus
    • Mateusz Gamrot earned a $50,000 bonus