UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya is set to take place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, on Saturday, August 18, marking the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s third visit to the city and the beginning of a new multiyear deal for twice-annual events in Perth. This highly anticipated night of fights will be broadcast on ESPN+ and promises a thrilling showcase of MMA action, headlined by a middleweight championship bout between reigning champion Dricus du Plessis and former two-time champion Israel Adesanya. This bout will make history as the first time two African-born athletes compete for a title in the UFC.
The main card also features a flyweight clash between Kai Kara-France and Steve Erceg, a lightweight showdown between Mateusz Gamrot and Dan Hooker, a heavyweight battle between Tai Tuivasa and Jairzinho Rozenstruik, and a welterweight fight between Li Jingliang and Carlos Prates. With such a stacked card, UFC 305 is shaping up to be an unforgettable event.
When to Watch
Catch the early prelims starting at 6:30 PM ET, followed by the prelims at 8:00 PM ET, leading up to the main card at 10:00 PM ET. With a lineup filled with top-tier fighters, UFC 305 is set to provide a night of thrilling action.
How to Watch
Experience every punch, kick, and submission by tuning into ESPN+ for the pay-per-view event. Subscribers can access the early prelims, prelims, and main card for $79.99, while new subscribers can bundle an annual ESPN+ subscription with the event for $134.99.
Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch UFC 305’s monumental matchups.
The early prelims will be available on UFC Fight Pass, and the prelims will simulcast on ESPN2. You can stream ESPN2 through services like DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV on compatible devices like Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and more.
The Fight Card
Early Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass/ ESPN+) – Begins at 6:30 PM ET
- Lightweight: Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes
- Welterweight: Song Kenan vs. Ricky Glenn
- Flyweight: Stewart Nicoll vs. Jesús Santos Aguilar
Preliminary Card (ESPN2 / ESPN+) – Begins at 8:00 PM ET
- Heavyweight: Junior Tafa vs. Valter Walker
- Featherweight: Joshua Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos
- Women’s Flyweight: Casey O’Neill vs. Luana Santos
- Featherweight: Jack Jenkins vs. Herbert Burns
Main Card (ESPN+ PPV) – Begins at 10:00 PM ET
- Middleweight Championship: Dricus du Plessis (c) vs. Israel Adesanya
- Flyweight: Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg
- Lightweight: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker
- Heavyweight: Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik
- Welterweight: Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates