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Harry Kettle - August 18, 2024

Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya shared a nice moment backstage following their battle at UFC 305. Heading into UFC 305, things were pretty bitter between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya. These two rivals made it clear they didn’t like one another, and they put it all on the line in this main event. In what was initially a feud based on their African heritage, these warriors wound up throwing down with one thought in mind – leaving Australia as the UFC middleweight champion.

Harry Kettle - August 18, 2024

UFC legend Israel Adesanya has reacted to his submission defeat at the hands of Dricus du Plessis last night. In the main event of UFC 305, Israel Adesanya went to war with Dricus du Plessis. While it was a back and forth affair, it was du Plessis who came out on top. The champion was able to submit Adesanya in the fourth round, seemingly bringing an end to their rivalry for the time being.

Harry Kettle - August 18, 2024

Marvin Vettori has given his thoughts on Dricus du Plessis’ victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 last night. Just a matter of hours ago, Dricus du Plessis defeated Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. He did so following a grueling title encounter, with the end result being du Plessis securing a fourth-round submission triumph. Up to that point in the contest, it was really hard to tell who was getting the better of the fight – with a lot of fans believing ‘Stylebender’ should’ve been up on the scorecards.

Harry Kettle - August 18, 2024

Tai Tuivasa has issued a statement following his fifth straight UFC defeat at the hands of Jairzinho Rozenstruik. As we know, Tai Tuivasa is a true fan favorite in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He goes out there to put on a show every single time, and for the most part, he succeeds. Unfortunately, over the course of the last few years, he’s fallen on hard times. Heading into UFC 305 last night, he was riding a four-fight losing streak.

Chris Taylor - August 17, 2024

Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has announced that he will return to middleweight following tonight’s UFC 305 main event. UFC 305 was headlined by a middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya.

Chris Taylor - August 17, 2024

Tonight’s UFC 305 event was headlined by a middleweight title fight featuring Dricus Du Plessis taking on Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis (22-2 MMA) was looking to earn his first career title defense this evening. ‘DDP’ had captured the promotion‘s coveted middleweight title this past January at UFC 297 with a split decision victory over Sean Strickland. That victory had marked the South African’s ninth in a row, as he had previously scored notable wins over Robert Whittaker, Derek Brunson and Darren Till.

Chris Taylor - August 17, 2024

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 305 results, including the main event title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis (21-2 MMA) will be looking to earn his first career title defense this evening. ‘DDP’ captured the promotion‘s coveted middleweight title this past January at UFC 297 with a split decision victory over Sean Strickland. That victory had marked the South African’s ninth in a row, as he had previously scored notable wins over Robert Whittaker, Derek Brunson and Darren Till.

Chris Taylor - August 17, 2024

Tonight’s UFC 305 event was headlined by a key men’s flyweight bout featuring Steve Erceg taking on Kai Kara-France. Erceg (12-3 MMA) had most previously competed in May of this year, where he suffered a razor close decision loss to Alexandre Pantoja for the promotion‘s flyweight title. Prior to that setback, ‘Astro Boy’ had strung together 11-straight wins.

Chris Taylor - August 17, 2024

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 305 results, including the lightweight bout between Dan Hooker and Mateusz Gamrot. Hooker (24-12 MMA) will enter the contest on a two-fight winning streak, his most recent victory coming against Jalin Turner in July of 2023. ‘The Hangman’ has gone 3-2 over his past five Octagon appearances overall.

Chris Taylor - August 17, 2024

Tonight’s UFC 305 main card featured a highly anticipated heavyweight showdown between Tai Tuivasa and Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Tuivasa (14-8 MMA) had entered tonight’s matchup with hopes of snapping his four-fight losing skid. ‘Bam Bam’ had suffered stoppage losses to Ciryl Gane, Sergei Pavlovich, Alexander Volkov and Marcin Tybura in his most previous Octagon apperances.

Chris Taylor - August 17, 2024

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 305 results, including the heavyweight bout between Tai Tuivasa and Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Tuivasa (14-7 MMA) will enter tonight’s matchup with hopes of snapping his four-fight losing skid. ‘Bam Bam’ has suffered stoppage losses to Ciryl Gane, Sergei Pavlovich, Alexander Volkov and Marcin Tybura in his most recent Octagon apperances.

Chris Taylor - August 17, 2024

The Octagon returns to Perth, Australia, for tonight’s UFC 305 event, a 12-bout fight card headlined by Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis (21-2 MMA) will be looking to earn his first career title defense this evening. ‘DDP’ captured the promotion‘s coveted middleweight title this past January at UFC 297 with a split decision victory over Sean Strickland. That victory had marked the South African’s ninth in a row, as he had previously scored notable wins over Robert Whittaker, Derek Brunson and Darren Till.

BJPENN.COM Staff - August 17, 2024

Adrian Lee doesn’t have to look too far for inspiration when he gears up for his next assignment. The 18-year-old rising star reports for duty at ONE 168: Denver on September 6. There, he takes on Nico Cornejo in a lightweight MMA bout, airing live from the 21,000-seat Ball Arena. 

Harry Kettle - August 17, 2024

UFC commentator Jon Anik isn’t concerned by Israel Adesanya getting emotional at this week’s UFC 305 press conference. As we know, Israel Adesanya will challenge for the UFC middleweight championship tonight at UFC 305. He will do so against reigning champion Dricus du Plessis, and it’s safe to say the two don’t particularly like each other.

Harry Kettle - August 17, 2024

Kayla Harrison has suggested she’s willing to be the back-up fighter for Raquel Pennington vs Julianna Pena at UFC 307. At UFC 307, Pennington will be defending her UFC women’s bantamweight title against Julianna Pena. In addition, Kayla Harrison will also feature on the card. She’ll battle Ketlen Vieira, with the intention of building on her dominant victory over Holly Holm at UFC 300.

Harry Kettle - August 17, 2024

UFC fighter Johnny Walker still believes that he will be a world champion despite some of his recent setbacks. Over the course of the last few years, Walker has suffered a string of setbacks inside the Octagon. However, after four losses in five, he bounced back with three straight wins over Ion Cutelaba, Paul Craig and Anthony Smith.

Curtis Calhoun - August 16, 2024

UFC light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev scolded Jamahal Hill for his scathing remarks about the UFC 307 main event. UFC 307 is headlined by UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira’s return against the surging contender Khalil Rountree Jr. Pereira returns to the Octagon following a knockout win over Jiří Procházka at UFC 303 on weeks’ notice.

Curtis Calhoun - August 16, 2024

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz is the latest top fighter to question the Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. booking. Pereira and Rountree will headline UFC 307 on October 5th in Salt Lake City, UT. A UFC bantamweight title clash between Raquel Pennington and Julianna Peña is also booked for the co-main event.