Updated betting odds for UFC 305: Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya

Some big matches to look forward to

Perth, Australia, plays host to UFC 305 this week, and the electric atmosphere of an Aussie crowd will be on full display as the action unfolds in a spacious 30-foot cage.

With twelve bouts lined up, fans can expect a night of intense competition, starting with the preliminary fights at 3:30 pm PT.

This event features nine Australian fighters, with seven of them taking on international opponents. As always, when the UFC ventures across the globe, local talent could have an edge.

From potentially favourable matchmaking to the lack of travel fatigue, and even the possibility of hometown judges leaning in their favor, there are plenty of factors to consider. Here are our UFC 305 predictions.

UFC 305 updated betting odds

• Dricus Du Plessis +110 vs Israel Adesanya -130
• Steve Erceg -205 `vs. Kai Kara-France +180
• Jairzinho Rozenstruik -230 vs Tai Tuivasa +190
• Mateusz Gamrot -325 vs Dan Hooker +260
• Carlos Prates -285 vs Li Jingliang +270
• Junior Tafa -118 vs Valter Walker -102
• Josh Culibao -166 vs Ricardo Ramos +145
• Luana Santos -180 vs Casey O’Neil +150
• Jack Jenkins -625 vs Herbert Burns +455
• Tom Nolan -1100 vs Alex Reyes +700
• Kenan Song -198 vs Ricky Glenn +164
• Stewart Nicoll -225 vs Jesus Aguilar +185

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Du Plessis became UFC champion in January, defeating Sean Strickland via split decision in a tough battle, improving his UFC record to 7-0. Despite questions about his technique, Du Plessis’ victories over top fighters like Brad Tavares, Derek Brunson, and Robert Whittaker prove his prowess.

Meanwhile, Israel Adesanya returns after losing the title to Strickland in September. Known for bouncing back from setbacks, Adesanya is poised to make a statement in his return.

In the co-main event, veteran Kai Kara-France faces Steve Erceg in a flyweight bout. Erceg, a rising contender from Perth, seeks redemption after a title shot loss, while Kara-France aims to re-enter the title picture.

Mateusz Gamrot and Dan Hooker clash in a lightweight battle, with Gamrot looking to extend his winning streak and Hooker hoping to build on his UFC 290 victory.

Heavyweights Tai Tuivasa and Jairzinho Rozenstruik promise fireworks, with Tuivasa looking to break his losing streak and Rozenstruik aiming for back-to-back wins.

In the welterweight division, Chinese veteran Li Jingliang faces rising star Carlos Prates. Jingliang returns after a two-year hiatus, while Prates seeks his third straight UFC victory after two stoppage wins.

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