Get ready for a thrilling fight night this weekend, as UFC 305 comes to you live from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The main event is a mouthwatering middleweight championship grudge match between reigning champ Dricus Du Plessis and former two-time titleholder Israel Adesanya, with several other exciting undercard fights. As always, the best betting site in Nigeria is here to provide an in-depth preview and expert betting tips. Enjoy! **UFC 305: Preview** Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya are finally set to clash for the UFC middleweight title this weekend, in one of the most anticipated fights of the year. The South African has been on a roll since earning a split decision win over Sean Strickland in January, a result that extended his record to 7-0 in the UFC and 21-2 overall. His unconventional style may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but the results are undeniable. Since joining the UFC in 2020, Du Plessis has been on a mission. He burst onto the scene with a first-round knockout of Markus Perez and followed it up with a win over Trevin Giles. His rise through the rankings has been remarkable, defying online betting experts and after a thrilling knockout of Robert Whittaker earned him a title shot, he has not looked back. The 30-year-old will now look to defend his title for the first time against Adesanya at UFC 305. Despite being the shorter fighter at 6'1” compared to his 6'4” opponent, he has a fearless approach that more than makes up for the height disadvantage. He's not afraid to get in his opponents' faces, as seen in the fight against Strickland where he aggressively closed the distance, landing a brutal right hook that shifted the momentum. Adesanya will be hungry for redemption at UFC 305, his first fight since a disappointing loss to Strickland in Sydney last September. The 35-year-old has a proven track record of bouncing back from adversity, having reclaimed the middleweight title last April at UFC 287 with a thrilling knockout of Alex Pereira. The rivalry between Adesanya and Du Plessis reached a boiling point after a heated face-off in the Octagon following the latter’s knockout win over Robert Whittaker. Adesanya's comment, calling Du Plessis his “African brother,” was met with a harsh response: “I'm African, but I ain't no brother of yours, son.” The big question for the 35-year-old Adesanya is how his conditioning will be after not fighting for a whole year, and this could be his most significant test yet. **Tale of the Tape**
**Du Plessis vs Adesanya: Fighting Styles** THE 6’1” Du Plessis is known for his all-power, all-aggressive fighting style. He has a solid, muscular frame that complements his explosive striking and relentless pressure. With a background in kickboxing and jiu-jitsu, the defending champ is a versatile threat both on the feet and on the ground. What makes him truly formidable, however, is his striking combined with threatening grappling skills. He is willing to engage in the pocket, absorbing a few punches to then clinch or shoot for takedowns. Adesanya is a master of perfect timing. With a lean, athletic build and 80-inch reach, he keeps opponents at distance, before striking. While he might not possess the same power as Du Plessis shot-for-shot, he is more technical and more experienced His background in kickboxing is obvious in his fluid movement and combination striking, and as a sharp counter-puncher, the aggressiveness of Du Plessis could play well into the Last Style Bender’s hands at UFC 305. **Prediction: Du Plessis packs a heavier punch, with the division's highest significant strikes per minute at 6.49. However, Adesanya's evasive skills make it unlikely the champ will land a decisive blow here. He is also far more durable and has a tendency to engage in closely contested fights. Backing the Nigerian to win by decision offers the best odds.**
**Undercard fights** **Junior Tafa vs Valter Walker** This fight is tough to call, especially after Walker's underwhelming UFC debut against Lukasz Brzeski. However, if the 6’6 Brazilian performs to his potential, he has the ability to take Tafa down and control this fight. While this one should go the distance, our bet prediction is a Walker win.
**Josh Culibao vs Ricardo Ramos** Ramos will hope for a much better outing in this fight after being submitted in the first round of his last two fights. The hope will be to get back on track, and he is fairly capable of landing significant strikes but it is hard to look past Josh Culibao here What sets him apart is his composure under pressure and ability to dodge punches by slipping and moving his head inside the pocket. If this fight goes the distance, we expect Culibao to win.
**Jack Jenkins vs Herbert Burns** Burns is in must-win territory against Jamie Jenkins in Australia, as he battles to avoid a fourth consecutive loss. The threat of being cut from the UFC should be a strong motivator, but three straight defeats, two by submission, makes it very difficult to back him here. Meanwhile, Jenkins, fully recovered from an arm injury, should thrive on home soil as he looks to improve his 12-4 record. Our bet of the day is a Jenkins win, and in swift fashion too.
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