Bet365 UFC 305 Odds And Fight Preview Du Plessis Vs. Adesanya

UFC 305 is Saturday, Aug. 17, and bet365 is hosting odds on the middleweight title bout between Dricus Du Plessis (21-2-0) and Israel Adesanya (24-3-0). Despite being the champion, UFC odds at bet365 show Du Plessis as the underdog. Adesanya held the belt twice before. Bet365 hosts odds and UFC sportsbook promos for the title bout and all other matchups on the main card and prelims.

UFC 305 will be held at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The preliminary bouts will begin at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, and the main card will start at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV.

UFC 305 Bet365 Odds: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya

Adesanya Looks To Recapture Middleweight Belt

Adesanya is looking to recapture the middleweight championship for the third time. The Style Bender lost it in 2023 via unanimous decision against Sean Strickland, all judges scoring the bout 49-46. Adesanya has enjoyed an impressive UFC career, which includes 16 wins by KO, eight by decision, and 11 consecutive title bouts since debuting in 2018.

Izzy is a skilled kickboxer who will approach this match with the intent of outstriking his opponent. But Du Plessis’ ability to win on the ground will make this matchup interesting.

Du Plessis: A Champ For a Reason

Du Plessis beat Strickland to claim the middleweight belt via split decision and now defends it for the first time against the former champ in Adesanya. The South African fighter has nine knockouts, 10 submissions, and two wins via decision. His two losses came from a knockout and a submission. The majority of Du Plessis’ fights are settled before the final ding.

There are various ways Du Plessis can win his fights. If he can take Adesanya down and keep the fight on the ground, the current champ would be in a better position to defend his title.

Dricus Du Plessis	Israel Adesanya
DOB: January 14, 1994	DOB: July 22, 1989
Record: 21-2-0	Record: 24-3-0
Weight: 200.2 lb	Weight: 201 lb
Height: 6′ 1″	Height: 6′ 4″
Reach: 76″	Reach: 80″

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More UFC 305 Odds At Bet365

Another notable matchup for UFC 305 is the heavyweight bout between Jairzinho Rozenstruik (14-5-0) and Tai Tuivasa (15-7-0). Rozenstruik is a heavy favorite going into the matchup.

UFC 305 Bet365 Odds: Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Tai Tuivasa

Tuivasa needs a win. He has lost his last four bouts, two by KO and two by submission, and is looking to turn the momentum around. His opponent, Rozenstruik, is not particularly known for his skill as he is for his sheer power. His 14 wins consist of 13 via KO and he holds the record for second fastest KO in the heavyweight division. Rozenstruik knocked out Allen Crowder in nine seconds of the first round at UFC Fight Night 154.

This will be a tough matchup for Tuivasa to break his losing streak.

Jairzinho Rozenstruik	Tai Tuivasa
DOB: March 17, 1988	DOB: March 16, 1993
Record: 14-5-0	Record: 15-7-0
Weight: 242 lb	Weight: 264 lb
Height: 6′ 2″	Height: 6′ 2″
Reach: 78″	Reach: 75″