It’s lastly right here. The spotlight of your MMA weekend is simply hours away. Afterward tonight, Perth, Australia is the host metropolis for the UFC‘s subsequent premium occasion, UFC 305.
Dwell protection begins this night at 6:30 pm ET/ 3:30 pm PT with the early prelims on ESPN+ and UFC Battle Cross. Because of ESPN‘s protection of the Little League Baseball World Collection in Williamsport, PA, the primary channel will be a part of the prelims in-progress at 7 pm ET/ 4 pm PT. Late prelims observe at 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT on ESPN and ESPN+.
Important card motion ends the evening at 10 pm ET/ 7 pm PT on ESPN+ pay-per-view. All informed, tonight’s itinerary incorporates a full 12-fight card.
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Important Occasion
On the prime of the invoice tonight is the battle for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Incumbent titleholder Dricus du Plessis (21-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) battles No. 2 contender Israel Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC). This can be a five-round battle at 5 minutes per spherical to shut out the present.
Co-Important Occasion
Instantly beforehand, flyweights take to the famed Octagon for a contest pitting No. 4 contender Kai Kara-France (24-11, 1 NC MMA, 7-4 UFC) in opposition to No. 7 contender Steve Erceg (12-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC).
Remainder of the Card
Additionally on tonight’s card, you’ll see a light-weight contest matching No. 5 contender Mateusz Gamrot (24-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) with No. 11 contender Dan Hooker (23-12 MMA, 13-8 UFC) a heavyweight bout between No. 10 contender Tai Tuivasa (14-7 MMA, 8-7 UFC) and No. 12 contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik (14-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC), and a welterweight battle versing Li Jingliang (19-8 MMA, 11-6 UFC) in opposition to Carlos Prates (19-6 MMA, 2-0 UFC.)
UFC 305 Outcomes:
Important Card: (10 pm ET/ 7 pm PT, ESPN+ pay-per-view)
Important Occasion: Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya, UFC Middleweight Championship.
Co-Important Occasion: Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg
Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker
Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates
Late Prelims: (8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT, ESPN & ESPN+)
Featured Prelim: Junior Tafa vs. Valter Walker
Co-Featured Prelim: Josh Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos
Casey O’Neill vs. Luana Santos
Jack Jenkins vs. Herbert Burns
Early Prelims: (6:30 pm ET/ 3:30 pm PT, ESPN+ & UFC Battle Cross)
Featured Early Prelim: Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes
Co-Featured Early Prelim: Music Kenan vs. Ricky Glenn
Stewart Nicoll vs. Jesus Aguilar
