Israel Adesanya will fight in front of his home crowd on Saturday night as he looks to regain his former middleweight title against current champion Dricus Du Plessis. UFC betting expert Andy Lang is joined by Jim Malaro to discuss UFC 305 from a variety of betting perspectives.
UFC 305: Adesanya vs. Du Plessis – Middleweight Title Clash Down Under!
The UFC returns to Sydney, Australia this Saturday with a blockbuster main event featuring reigning middleweight champion Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya defending his title against the surging South African contender Dricus du Plessis.
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2024
Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
Main Card Start Time: 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT (Due to time difference, this will be Sunday morning in Australia)
Prelims Start Time: 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT
Updated Spread and Total:
Spread: Israel Adesanya (-118) vs. Dricus du Plessis (-102)
Total Rounds: Over/Under 4.5
How to Watch on TV and Streaming
Pay-Per-View (PPV): Order UFC 305 through ESPN+
Cable Providers: Check with your local provider for PPV options.
Interesting Facts:
– Homecoming for the Champ: Adesanya, who calls New Zealand home, will be fighting in front of a passionate Oceanic crowd eager to see their champion defend his belt.
– Undefeated Challenger: Du Plessis is riding a wave of momentum with an undefeated record in the UFC and a string of impressive finishes.
– Clash of Styles: Adesanya’s precision striking and elusive movement will be put to the test against du Plessis’s aggressive pressure and knockout power.
Twitter Handles and Hashtags
Israel Adesanya: @stylebender
Dricus du Plessis: @DricusDuPlessis
UFC: @ufc
Official Hashtags: #UFC305 #AdesanyaVsDuPlessis
The Stakes:
This fight has major implications for the middleweight division. Will Adesanya continue his reign as champion, or will du Plessis shock the world and claim the belt? Don’t miss this epic showdown!
Introduction 00:00
Stewart Nicoll v Jesus Aguilar 00:25
Kenan Song v Ricky Glenn 04:17
Tom Nolan v Alex Reyes 07:25
Jack Jenkins v Herbert Burns 09:20
Casey O’Neil v Luana Santos 11:38
Josh Culibao v Ricardo Ramos 17:49
Junior Tafa v Valter Walker 21:00
Li Jingliang v Carlos Prates 24:15
Tai Tuivasa v Jairzinho Rozenstruik 27:37
Mateusz Gamrot v Dan Hooker 30:50
Kai Kara France v Steve Erceg 34:05
Dricus Du Plessis v Israel Adesanya 37:40
Parlay Buster 44:10
Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda 45:20
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Great content as usual
Please don't take this offensive as I am saying it playfully, but I can understand why it's hard for YOU to believe Israel Adesanya doesn't have anything left to give (yes, read between the lines there – big difference between you and Izzy). I am 41, did 20 years in the Army, deployed as an Infantryman (when Iraq was like the wild wild west), attended many military schools, did more humping (with a ruck sack lol) than most could comprehend, and many other things that take a heavy toll on the body. However, I am currently in peak shape…I am in better shape now than I was at 25 during the heart of my career. I train mixed martial arts (one of my training partners is Sam Alvey) 5 days a week, on top of that I do additional cardio 5 days a week, and on top of that I lift weight 6 days a week. When I retired from the Army I was 38 years old. I gave my body about 9 months of down time. Since then I have been doing all the exercises mentioned above with high intensity, I eat healthier than I ever have, and I make sure to get significant rest. If I wouldn't have taken that 9 months off, I don't think I would be able to peak at the level I am currently peaking. I say all that to say, I think that time off for Izzy was what he needed to regenerate. Watching the fight with Strickland, DDP struggled to bridge the gap and get in on Sean. Adesanya is a master at keeping the distance. If Dricus cannot close that distance, I believe we see Adesanya put on a masterclass striking display. Also, if Izzy is able to get that leg kick going early, that will be a very good indicator that he wins the fight. I think Izzy clearly wins this fight in a 4-1 or 3-2 decision.
"NO ONE fcks with the Jesus !"
I like prates, Jenkins inside distance and song for +150
And yet, another masterful theory, great stuff.
The Side Hustle theory (while not as salacious as OF theory, or sound in math/physics as fade-the-baby), is tough to counter. Very helpful context!
Thanks guys.Great information as always.
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Did u call the draw in PFL? As u said you had all correct
Love the Side Hustle theory!
DDP WINS. IZZY IS DIZZY. HE LOST LAST MONTH in HIS HEAD.
Love the insight 🤘 Let’s get that 💰
thank you boys, always love the UFC breakdowns from you two
Thanks guys!
Great call on fading Izzy!