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The Octagon returned to Perth, Australia on Saturday, as UFC 305 rolled into RAC Arena for a strong pay-per-view fight card headlined by a middleweight title fight between freshly minted champion Dricus Du Plessis and two-time titleholder Israel Adesanya.
Before the main card action got underway, seven sets of athletes made the walk to the cage, looking to claim victory and thrill the crowd, leading to an entertaining preliminary card slate where locals went 3-3 and that wrapped with a controversial heavyweight submission.
Here’s a recap of everything that transpired inside the Octagon.
Official Scorecards | Main Card Results
UFC 305: Du Plessis vs Adesanya Results
- Dricus Du Plessis defeats Israel Adesanya by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:38 of Round 4
- Kai Kara-France defeats Steve Erceg by TKO (strikes) at 4:04 of Round 1
- Dan Hooker defeats Mateusz Gamrot by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
- Jairzinho Rozenstruik defeats Tai Tuivasa by split decision (29-28, 27-30, 30-27)
- Carlos Prates defeats Li Jingliang by KO (left hand) at 4:02 of Round 2
- Valter Walker defeats Junior Tafa by technical submission (ankle lock) at 4:56 of Round 1
- Ricardo Ramos defeats Josh Culibao by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- Casey O’Neill defeats Luana Santos by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
- Jack Jenkins defeats Herbert Burns by TKO (strikes) at 0:48 of Round 3
- Tom Nolan defeats Alex Reyes by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Song Kenan defeats Ricky Glenn by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
- Jesus Aguilar defeats Stewart Nicoll by submission (guillotine choke) at 2:39 of Round 1
UFC 305: Du Plessis vs Adesanya Prelim Results
Jesus Aguilar defeats Stewart Nicoll by submission (guillotine choke) at 2:39 of Round 1
Jesus Aguilar silenced the crowd at RAC Arena straight away to begin UFC 305, submitting Australian newcomer Stewart Nicoll in the opening contest.
Jesus Aguilar Post-Fight Interview | UFC 305
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Jesus Aguilar Post-Fight Interview | UFC 305
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The Dana White’s Contender Series graduate closed the distance straight away, only to be reversed and taken to the ground by Nicoll, who landed solid ground-and-pound from back mount. But Aguilar created a scramble and worked to his feet, jumping on a guillotine choke as Nicoll changed levels, putting the newcomer to sleep.
That’s now three straight wins for Aguilar, who lost his debut to divisional standout Tatsuro Taira. He’s earned a pair of finishes over Australian opponents, and bounced Nicoll from the ranks for the unbeaten with this outstanding performance to kick off the show.
Song Kenan defeats Ricky Glenn by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
Song Kenan gave Ricky Glenn a rude welcome to the welterweight division, busting up the Iowa native en route to earning a unanimous decision win going away.
Song Kenan Post-Fight Interview | UFC 305
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Song Kenan Post-Fight Interview | UFC 305
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Glenn dropped Song in the opening seconds of the fight, landing a sudden left hook, but from there, the striking exchanges were controlled by the Chinese veteran. Though he was forced to consistently shuck off clinch attempts, Song connected at a good clip, leaving Glenn lumped up and looking worse for wear.
All three judges scored the fight in favor of Song, who collected his sixth UFC victory in 10 appearances while handing Glenn a third consecutive loss. “The Assassin” remains a tough assignment for everyone looking to work through the middle of the welterweight ranks.
Tom Nolan defeats Alex Reyes by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
“Big Train” keeps chugging along.
Tom Nolan Octagon Interview | UFC 305
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Australian prospect Tom Nolan scored his second win of the year on Saturday after getting the better of American veteran Alex Reyes. The tall, rangy lightweight was the more effective and active of the two offensively for the majority of the contest, out-working Reyes across all three rounds to claim the decision win.
After dropping his promotional debut on the opening card of the year, the 24-year-old Nolan has now earned consecutive victories to advance to 8-1 overall and continue working forward in the talent-rich 155-pound ranks.
Jack Jenkins defeats Herbert Burns by TKO (strikes) at 0:48 of Round 3
Welcome back, Jack Jenkins!
Jack Jenkins Post-Fight Interview | UFC 305
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Jack Jenkins Post-Fight Interview | UFC 305
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The Dana White’s Contender Series alum made his first start in just under a year after suffering an arm injury last time out and looked strong, collecting a third-round finish over Herbert Burns. After Jenkins wrapped the second by putting it on Burns, an early barrage in the final frame left “The Blaze” unable to get up when the Australian called him back to his feet.
This was easily the best performance of Jenkins’ brief UFC tenure. He looked sharp from the start, played to his strengths, and collected his third win in four trips into the Octagon, much to the delight of the partisan crowd in Perth.
Casey O’Neill defeats Luana Santos by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Casey O’Neill returned home to Australia and the win column on the UFC 305 prelims, out-hustling Luana Santos to earn a unanimous decision victory.
Casey O'Neill Post-Fight Interview | UFC 305
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Casey O'Neill Post-Fight Interview | UFC 305
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Entering on a two-fight skid, the ranked flyweight dictated the terms of engagement the whole way through, keeping Santos on the back foot and eating a solid diet of strikes while fending off takedown attempts with relative ease. Though Santos refused to wilt, O’Neill was simply far too active and effective, leaning on her experience to get things moving in the right direction again.
O’Neill won all three rounds in the eyes of all three judges, collecting her first victory since her UFC 271 win over Roxanne Modafferi to garner her fifth UFC win and move to 10-2 overall.
Ricardo Ramos defeats Josh Culibao by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Josh Culibao and Ricardo Ramos engaged in an entertaining, competitive battle that was a tale of two fights based on where the action was taking place.
Culibao opened quickly and looked to cut down Ramos with low kicks, but slipped and spent the remainder of the opening round with the Brazilian on his back, threatening with deep choke attempts that he impressively fended off. The Australian kept things standing through the second to grab the momentum before they split the third round, with Culibao controlling things on the feet early and Ramos closing the round in top position.
When the scores were added up, it was Ramos that landed on the favorable side of the split decision verdict. The win snapped a two-fight slide for the enigmatic Brazilian, while Culibao was left visibly frustrated with the outcome.
Valter Walker defeats Junior Tafa by technical submission (ankle lock) at 4:56 of Round 1
Valter Walker wrapped up the prelims by joining his brother Johnny as a victorious fighter in the UFC, submitting Junior Tafa in the waning seconds of the opening round.
Valter Walker Post-Fight Interview | UFC 305
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Valter Walker Post-Fight Interview | UFC 305
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Tafa came out swinging for the fences and clocked Walker with a couple good shots, but the Brazilian took them well and immediately pursued the takedown. On the canvas, “The Clean Monster” was in full control, keeping Tafa’s shoulders pinned to the mat before chasing a heel hook in the final seconds of the round.
While Tafa didn’t tap or specifically say, “Tap!” there was an audible shout from the Australian, prompting the referee to step in and stop the fight.
UFC 305: Du Plessis vs Adesanya took place live from RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia on August 17, 2024. See the final Prelim & Main Card Results, Official Scorecards and Who Won Bonuses - and relive the action on UFC FIGHT PASS!
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