UFC 305 Results: Du Plessis vs Adesanya and Kara-France vs Erceg
Main Card Results of UFC 305
Dricus du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya in the fourth round, retaining the UFC middleweight title: In a high-profile comeback, the Nigerian showcased a strong performance, but it wasn’t enough to take down the explosive champion. Izzy dominated much of the encounter, but the South African caught him at a moment when he was hurt, applying a rear-naked choke.
Kai Kara-France knocks out Steve Erceg in the first round: The Australian controlled the fight, blocking the quick attacks from the New Zealander and maintaining distance. He was doing everything right until a left hook from Kara-France landed. On the ground, he finished him against the cage.
Dan Hooker wins by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) against Mateusz Gamrot: In a match that had all the fans on their feet, the New Zealander triumphed in a bloody battle against Gamrot. The Pole failed to impose his fight style, constantly seeking the takedown, while Hooker won the exchanges.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik defeats Tai Tuivasa by split decision (29-28, 27-30, and 30-27): As has become customary in his recent fights, the Australian struggled to find his footing in the cage. The Brazilian landed the better strikes, leaving him hurt on several occasions and delivering a much better performance. Tuivasa records his fifth consecutive loss.
Carlos Prates knocks out Li Jingliang in the second round: The Brazilian controlled the fight from the start. He set the pace and initiative, landing his strikes without rushing. He knocked him down with a left straight in the first round and repeated in the second, connecting a series of punches that finished off the Chinese fighter, who had never been knocked out before.
Preliminary Card Results of UFC 305
Valter Walker submits Junir Tafa in the first round.
Ricardo Ramos wins by split decision (29-28, 28-29, and 29-28) against Josh Culibao.
Casey O’Neill defeats Luana Santos by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, and 30-26).
Jack Jenkins wins by TKO in the third round against Herbert Burns.
Early Preliminary Results of UFC 305
Tom Nolan wins by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, and 29-28) against Alex Reyes.
Song Kenan wins by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, and 29-28) against Ricky Glenn.
Jesús Aguilar submits Stewart Nicoll in the first round.