UFC 305 Showdown: Du Plessis vs Adesanya in Perth

Payback, as it will be known in Australia and the Title Fight of UFC 305 heading Down Under with reigning middleweight king dricus du plessis meeting former titleholder Israel Adesanya. The fight, happening in Perth is one of the most-anticipated bouts on UFC's schedule and thousands will head to this incredible event from around the world.

A powerful fighter out of South Africa, Dricus du Plessis has quickly proven himself to not only be a contender but also a force to reckoned with in the middleweight division. That path to gold included an incredible win over former champion Robert Whittaker, who would go on to face Israel Adesanya. Failing that, Adesanya was then to fight the winner of a showdown between Shawn Strickland and du Plessis — which would lead on from Sean’s upset with ://www.bloodyelbow.com/2021/6/3 FIrst up will be top contender Jared Cannonier at UFC 296Du Plessis. These developments only added excitement to their eventual battle in Perth that both fighters are now looking forward to as a chance for superiority.

For Adesanya, a tactician on his feet who needs to win back his place in the middleweight division. Born in Nigeria, Chimaev has made it no secret how strongly he feels about a showdown with du Plessis, particularly after watching him compete against Whittaker. Du Plessis said Adesanya was more than a little sparked up after Whittaker withdraw his fighting with an undisclosed medical issue, in which made for a dramatic scene that they could weave into the forthcoming fight narrative.

The UFC 305 card will also include an exciting co-main event between Australia and New Zealand when Steve Erceg goes against Kai-Kara France in a flyweight contest. In the case of Erceg, she got a title fight this past July after Vanessa Porto pulled out from her showdown with Brazilian flyweight champion Jennifer Maia. An enormous amount of regional interest should also accompany this matchup, increasing the already intense importance around Philly.

In addition to that, an encounter featuring a lightweight rising star in Mateusz Gamrot and veteran soldier Dan Hooker is set up on the card as well that promises intelligent warfare at its best. UFC 305 will also feature the return of heavyweights Jairzinho Rozenstruik taking on Tai Tuivasa which completes a loaded fight card.

With UFC 305 looming Aussie combat sports fans and pundits from around the world are turning their attention to what is guaranteed to be an epic night in Perth. That, in turn, only helps to underscore the international allure of UFC and it is something that brings fighters and fans from all over together to enjoy a sport as exciting today as it's ever been.