Clue up on the key narratives ahead of UFC 305: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya
UFC 305 Perth is an event fueled by animosity. The main event, in particular, is a heated middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya, who have made their racial heritage a point of contention in the buildup to the fight.Additionally, some fighters are vying for title contention, others are staging comebacks, and new faces are stepping into the spotlight. Let's dive deep into the key storylines of UFC 305.Although the matchup feels a little late, Du Plessis vs.
For a fighter like Kai Kara-France, an undisputed title shot seems long overdue. 'Don't Blink' had his chance at an interim title against Brandon Moreno in 2022 but fell short in the third round. Since then, he lost his number-one contender status in an extremely contentious fight with Amir Albazi. Activity and control time scored UFC 301's marquee fight in favor of Alexandre Pantoja. / Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports
On the other hand, Australia's Steve Erceg earned his first UFC title shot in just his third promotional appearance, where he narrowly lost a decision to current champion Alexandre Pantoja. While many fans are eager for a rematch, others in the UFC flyweight division call for fresh contenders. It’s now up to Kara-France to stake his claim and push for a title shot rather than allowing Erceg another chance at the belt.
While Dan Hooker rides a two-fight winning streak, he has yet to recoup from his two-fight skid against Islam Makhachev and Arnold Allen. 'The Hangman' was once a viable top contender, and he gets the opportunity to return to form against Mateusz Gamrot, the current No. 4 lightweight. Gamrot has everything to lose against the No. 11 Hooker but stands to gain good name value with a win.Beneath Gamrot vs.
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