UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya Fight Card, Date, Timings in IST, Telecast & Live Streaming Info

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship heads to Perth, Australia this weekend to host UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya, which is set to be headlined by a world championship bout in the middleweight division.

In the main event, UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis will take on former champion and No. 2 contender Israel Adesanya, while flyweights look to steal the spotlight as No. 4 ranked Kai Kara-France takes on No. 7 ranked Steve Erceg in the co-main event.

Also on the main card, No. 5 ranked lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot faces No. 11 ranked contender Dan Hooker in an exciting matchup after No. 10 ranked heavyweight contender Tai Tuivasa looks to add another highlight finish against No. 12 ranked contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik.

In the main card opener, fan favorite welterweight Li Jingliang returns after two years to face Carlos Prates. Li will bank on his well-rounded skillset and a decade in UFC when he faces 2024 UFC newcomer Prates, who is undefeated in his two Octagon outings.

On the preliminary card, exciting featherweight Australian-Filipino Joshua Culibao takes on Brazil's Ricardo Ramos. Both are looking to snap two-fight skids, and Culibao will be hearing a supportive hometown crowd spur him on.

Also, Junior Tafa meets Valter Walker in a heavyweight bout after No. 15 ranked flyweight Casey O'Neill faces off with Luana Santos. Plus, Jack Jenkins and Herbert Burns meet at featherweight in the prelims opener.

The early prelims, meanwhile will feature three more fights. Here is all you need to know about UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya from date, timings, fight card, fight location, telecast and live streaming information of the event in India:

When and where is UFC 305 taking place?

The event is set to take place on Sunday (August 18) at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. And due to time difference in USA, the event will start on Saturday (August 17) evening.

What time does UFC 305 early preliminary and preliminary card start?

The early preliminary card starts at 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM GMT (Saturday, August 17) | 4 AM IST (Sunday, August 18), while the preliminary card starts at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT (Saturday, August 17) | 12 AM GMT / 5:30 AM IST (Sunday, August 18).

What time does UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya main card start?

The main card of UFC 305: Edwards vs Muhammad 2 headlined by the Light Heavyweight World Championship bout, starts at 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT (Saturday, August 17) | 2 AM GMT / 7:30 AM IST (Sunday, August 18).

Where and how to watch UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya in India?

Watch the LIVE coverage of UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya main card on Sony Sports Ten 2 (English), Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi) & Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu) channels from 7:30 AM IST on August 18. Fans in India, can also live stream the main card on Sony LIV.

UFC 305 Fight Card

Main Card: The main card is headlined by a World Championship bout in the middleweight division, alongside a bout each in the lightweight, flyweight, heavyweight and welterweight divisions.

• Middleweight World Championship Bout: Dricus du Plessis (c) vs. Israel Adesanya
• Flyweight Bout: Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg
• Lightweight Bout: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker
• Heavyweight Bout: Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik
• Welterweight Bout: Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates

Preliminary Card: The prelims features a couple of bouts in the featherweight division as well as a bout each in the women's flyweight and men's heavyweight divisions before the main card opens at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.

• Heavyweight Bout: Junior Tafa vs. Valter Walker
• Featherweight Bout: Joshua Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos
• Women's Flyweight Bout: Casey O'Neill vs. Luana Santos
• Featherweight Bout: Jack Jenkins vs. Herbert Burns

Early Preliminary Card: The early prelims, on the other hand, features a bout each in the men's flyweight, welterweight and lightweight divisions. Check out the fights below:

• Lightweight Bout: Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes
• Welterweight Bout: Song Kenan vs. Ricky Glenn
• Flyweight Bout: Stewart Nicoll vs. Jesus Santos Aguilar