UFC 305 in Perth, Australia on August 17 will feature a main event between middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and ex-champ Israel Adesanya, along with seven other bouts including ranked contenders Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg and Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
UFC’s next trip to Australia is filling up fast.
The promotion formally announced seven bouts for UFC 305 on Sunday. Several of these were previously reported but not official.
Among the additions are two battles between ranked contenders. Flyweights Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg and heavyweights Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
Joining them are women’s flyweights Casey O’Neill vs. Tereza Bleda. Also, heavyweights Junior Tafa vs. Valter Walker.
Lightweights Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes will also face off. Featherweights Joshua Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos are set to clash as well.
And don’t forget featherweights Jack Jenkins vs. Gavin Tucker!
UFC 305 takes place Aug. 17 at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
The night’s main event? UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis looks to defend his belt in a long-awaited grudge match against ex-champ Israel Adesanya.
Exciting stuff, right?