What time is UFC 305 in Australia? PPV schedule, main card start time for Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya

Tom Naghten

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The UFC returns to Australia with a blockbuster pay-per-view at Perth's RAC Arena on Sunday, August 18.

Headlining UFC 305 is a middleweight title bout between incumbent belt holder Dricus du Plessis (21-2) and two-time former champion Israel Adesanya (24-3).

Will du Plessis' awkward, aggressive, relentless style prevail or can striking supremo Adesanya keep his distance and snipe his way back to the title?

WATCH: UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya live on Kayo PPV

The card features a host of stars from this part of the world, including a trans-Tasman showdown between Steve Erceg and Kai Kara-France in the chief support.

Here's what time UFC 305 is due to start in Australia:

What time is UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya in Australia?

  • Date: Sunday, August 18
  • Early prelims: 8:30am AEST | 8:00am ACST | 6:30am AWST
  • Prelims: 10:00am AEST | 9:30am ACST | 8:00am AWST
  • Main card: 12:00pm AEST | 11:30am ACST | 10:00am AWST
  • Main event (approx.): 2:15pm AEST | 1:45pm ACST | 12:15pm AWST
  • Location: RAC Arena, Perth 

UFC 305 is on Sunday, August 18. The early prelims start at 8:30am AEST, with the prelims at 10am AEST. The main card is at 12 pm AEST. Du Plessis and Adesanya should make their way to the octagon around 2:15 pm AEST, depending on how long the undercard fights last. 

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UFC 305 is in the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The arena can hold around 15,000 people. 

How to watch UFC 305 in Australia? Du Plessis vs. Adesanya TV channel, live stream

CountryTV channelLive stream
Early prelimsN/AUFC Fight Pass
PrelimsESPNKayo, UFC Fight Pass
Main cardMain EventKayo PPV

UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya PPV price: How much does UFC 305 cost? 

    In Australia, the UFC 305 main card is available via pay-per-view on Foxtel's Main Event, which also requires a subscription.

    Alternatively, the event can be purchased through streaming platform Kayo, with no subscription needed.

    The PPV price for UFC 305 is $59.95

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    Betting odds for UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya

    Per Sportsbet, Adesanya is the slight favourite at $1.86, while Dricus du Plessis is the $1.98 underdog. 

    UFC 305 fight card

    Main Card

    • Dricus du Plessis (c) vs. Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title
    • Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg; flyweight
    • Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker; lightweight
    • Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik; heavyweight
    • Li Jingliang vs. Carlos Prates; welterweight

    Prelims

    • Junior Tafa vs. Valter Walker; heavyweight
    • Josh Culibao vs. Ricardo Ramos; featherweight
    • Casey O'Neill vs. Luana Santos; flyweight
    • Jack Jenkins vs. Herbert Burns; featherweight

    Early Prelims

    • Tom Nolan vs. Alex Reyes; lightweight
    • Song Kenan vs. Ricky Glenn; welterweight
    • Stewart Nicoll vs. Jesus Aguilar; flyweight

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    Tom Naghten

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    Tom Naghten is a senior editor at The Sporting News Australia where he's been part of the team since 2017. He predominantly covers boxing and MMA. In his spare time, he likes to watch Robbie Ahmat's goal against the Kangaroos at the SCG in 2000.