UFC 305 took place on Saturday in Perth, Australia, marking a pivotal night for several fighters on the card.
The main event featured a middleweight championship bout between reigning champion Dricus Du Plessis and former champion Israel Adesanya. The fight was tightly contested for three rounds, but Du Plessis ultimately secured his title with a rear-naked choke in the fourth round.
In the co-main event, former title challengers Kai Kara-France and Steve Erceg clashed in a New Zealand versus Australia matchup at flyweight. Kara-France claimed victory with a first-round knockout, solidifying his status as a top striker in the division.
Other notable winners included New Zealand’s Dan Hooker, who pulled off a surprising decision win over former KSW champion Mateusz Gamrot, and Surinamese heavyweight Jairzinho Rozenstruik, who edged out Australian fighter Tai Tuivasa in a decision victory.
With UFC 305 behind us, several exciting matchup possibilities have emerged in the UFC’s top divisions. Read on for the fights we’re eager to see as the dust settles.