The Middleweight Championship is up for grabs at UFC 305. Returning champ Dricus du Plessis looks to fend off two-time champion Israel Adesanya in a must-watch showdown at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. This title fight is one of twelve bouts scheduled to take place inside the Octagon.
| UFC 305 | |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, August 18, 2024 (August 17 in the USA) |
| Venue | RAC Arena in Perth, Australia |
| Time | 10:00 p.m. ET (main card), 8:00 p.m. (prelims), 6:30 p.m. (early prelims) |
| How to watch | ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass (early prelims only) |
| Main event | Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya for UFC Middleweight Championship |
Du Plessis became the Middleweight champ after defeating Sean Strickland at UFC 297 in January. Meanwhile, Adesanya’s last appearance in the Octagon was a title loss to Strickland last September. Adesanya was the betting favorite heading into tonight’s bout, though many oddsmakers have evened the lines to -110 on both fighters.
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UFC 305 card + betting odds
- Dricus du Plessis (-110) vs. Israel Adesanya (-110)*
- Kai Kara-France (+154) vs. Steve Erceg (-185)
- Mateusz Gamrot (-360) vs. Dan Hooker (+285)
- Tai Tuivasa vs. (+190) Jairzinho Rozenstruik (-230)
- Li Jingliang (+280) vs. Carlos Prates (-355)
- Junior Tafa (-125) vs. Valter Walker (+105)
- Joshua Culibao (-135) vs. Ricardo Ramos (+114)
- Casey O’Neill (+120) vs. Luana Santos (-142)
- Jack Jenkins (-800) vs. Herbert Burns (+550)
- Tom Nolan (-1200) vs. Alex Reyes (+750)
- Song Kenan (-205) vs. Ricky Glenn (+170)
- Stewart Nicoll (-205) vs. Jesus Aguilar (+170)
*Odds as of Saturday on DraftKings
UFC 305 features several intriguing battles before the du Plessis-Adesanya headliner. Kai Kara-France and Steve Erceg will square off in a Flyweight bout, Mateusz Gamrot and Dan Hooker will face off in a matchup between Lightweights and Tai Tuivasa will meet Jairzinho Rozenstruik in a Heavyweight showdown. The main card begins with a Welterweight fight between Li Jingliang and Carlos Prates.
Naturally, all eyes are on du Plessis vs. Adesanya for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Adesanya (24-3) has a slight edge in striking and speed, while du Plessis (21-2) has the upper hand in grappling. If Adesanya can keep the fight upright, he stands a good chance to take back the Middleweight belt and become a three-time UFC champion.
Credit: Craig Dudek
Credit: Craig Dudek
Best betting promos for UFC 305
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New players who sign up for DraftKings and bet365 through the promo links above qualify for a “bet $5, get $150″ offer. Place as little as $5 on UFC 305 and get $150 in bonus bets, win or lose. DraftKings issues its bonus bets instantly, which you can immediately apply toward du Plessis vs. Adesanya or another UFC 305 fight.
Meanwhile, FanDuel’s “bet $5, get $150″ deal has an extra hurdle. New users must win their initial $5+ wager to earn $150 in bonus bets. However, you can bet on a big favorite like Jack Jenkins (-800) or Tom Nolan (-1200) to improve your chances of victory.
First bet offer (ESPN BET, Fanatics, bet365, BetMGM, Caesars)
The other new-player option is a first bet on the house. ESPN BET, bet365 and Caesars all have a version of a $1,000 first bet, where a losing stake on UFC 305 triggers a refund in bonus bets. First-time BetMGM customers can risk up to $1,500 and earn their entire investment back as bonus bets after a loss.
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UFC 305 promo codes on AJC
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| DraftKings | n/a |
| ESPN BET | AJC1000 |
| Fanatics | n/a |
| bet365 | AJCXLM |
| BetMGM | AJC1500 |
| Caesars | AJC1000 |
| FanDuel | n/a |
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