Today, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is back on the pay-per-view (PPV) scene on ESPN+ at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. The main event will showcase Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis taking on former champion Israel Adesanya. In the co-main event, Kai Kara-France faces Steve Erceg in a Flyweight showdown.
Du Plessis secured his title shot by defeating Robert Whittaker and initially turned down the fight to focus on recovery. However, after Sean Strickland beat Adesanya, Du Plessis later beat Strickland to set up a clash with Adesanya, seeking to reclaim his championship. The tension between the two fighters adds an extra layer of excitement to the bout.
The undercard includes a women’s flyweight match between Casey O’Neill and Luana Santos, as well as Herbert Burns against a replacement opponent due to Gavin Tucker’s injury. In addition, undefeated flyweight Stewart Nicoll will have his first UFC fight against Jesus Santos Aguilar.
While the main event guarantees a thrilling competition, the co-main event has been criticized for a lack of star power. Nevertheless, the card showcases a mix of seasoned fighters and emerging talents eager to leave their mark in the UFC Octagon.
