The Octagon heads Down Under for the latest big UFC pay-per-view event, as the fighters get ready for action ahead of UFC 305 in Perth, Australia.
Headlining the event is a battle for the undisputed UFC middleweight championship of the world, as South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis puts his title on the line against former two-time champion, Israel Adesanya.
The co-main will feature a big fight in the flyweight division as New Zealand’s Kai Kara-France takes on former title challenger Steve Erceg in a bout that could put the winner in line for a title shot later this year, or early in 2025.
The main card also features a lightweight clash between Poland’s Mateusz Gamrot and New Zealand’s Dan Hooker, while Australian heavyweight Tai Tuivasa collides with fellow knockout artist Jairzinho Rozenstruik. The main card kicks off with a welterweight clash, as Chinese fan-favourite Li Jingliang returns to action against surging Brazilian Carlos Prates.
All week, the UFC’s Embedded camera crews are following the fighters from their homes all the way to Perth as they go through their their fight week preparations ahead of fight night in Australia.
Per the UFC’s official YouTube page, in Episode 1: “Champ Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya train for their title bout; Steve Erceg walks his dog; Jairzinho Rozenstruik eats after training; Tai Tuivasa arrives in Perth; Carlos Prates hangs out with his mom; Kai Kara-France gets a haircut.”
Check out the full episode via the video above.
