UFC 305, scheduled as the featured August PPV card, has yet to receive a main event fight. UFC 305 happens in Australia, and continental stars like Israel Adesanya, Dan Hooker, and Kai Kara-France have teased fighting on the card. Now, internet detectives have spotted something that hints at a leak. UFC 305 leak has Adesanya and Chinese star Song Yadong potentially appearing on the card.
UFC CEO Dana White released an update video for UFC 303, informing the fans about the new main event. One X account spotted the names of Adesanya, Yadong, Jack Della Maddalena, Steve Erceg, and Drakkar Klose in the update video. As such, they think it must be the potential main card of UFC 305. The leak somewhat makes sense, as Dricus Du Plessis hinted at fighting Israel Adesanya soon.
Drakkar Klose’s name also makes sense, as Australian MMA Insider Benny P recently revealed Klose as the front-runner to fight Dan Hooker. Adesanya and Klose’s involvement has made the fans believe it is indeed the leaked card of UFC 305. Despite the positivity around the air, there is one small problem with the leak.
Seems like the UFC may have leaked the #UFC305 card in Perth in their #UFC303 update video 🤔
The names that can be made out are Israel Adesanya in the main-event, Song Yadong in the co-main event, and other names such as JDM, Steve Erceg, Drakkar Klose, etc.#UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/9tSDa4KEBg
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) June 16, 2024
Nothings signed as of yet but I am hearing the front runner to fight Dan Hooker at UFC 305 as of now currently is Drakkar Klose,makes a lot of sense Klose is on a 4 fight winning streak and Dan is willingly to fight anyone to get on that card. pic.twitter.com/7eqh73pj2Z
— Benny P 🇦🇺 (@Bendaman2001) June 16, 2024
Welterweight star Jack Della Maddalena recently updated fans on his UFC return. As such, the Australian star said he would miss out on fighting in his country due to an adverse effect from a staph infection. Therefore, JDM will likely have to sit out this year to recover from the serious injury. This remains the only small problem with UFC 305 leak theory. Nevertheless, it could be true because of Steve Erceg.
Rumors suggest Steve Erceg returns to face Kai Kara-France at UFC 305
Steve Erceg has had a great start to his UFC career. The Australian fighter earned a title fight after just three fights in the promotion. Though many people criticized the decision, they couldn’t deny the heart of Erceg. He fought tooth and nail with the reigning 125-pound champion. Even though he lost, many fans and analysts believed Erceg did enough to become the champion.
Steve Erceg vs. Kai Kara-France in the works for UFC 305 (via Imago/Instagram)Ever since, fans have longed to see him return to the octagon. His name was also featured on the supposed UFC 305 leak. Amidst all this, recent rumors have suggested that Erceg would face New Zealand fighter Kai Kara-France at UFC 305. The matchup makes sense as both fighters hail from the region, making it easier to compete on the card. Whether the UFC books the fight or not remains to be seen.
🚨 Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg is rumoured to be in the works for UFC 305 on August 18th in Perth, Australia
(Source: @ufc broadcast yesterday evening) pic.twitter.com/ZkGKCx5Gnx— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) June 16, 2024
Kara-France has not fought since his controversial split decision loss against Amir Albazzi back in June 2023. The UFC scheduled him against Manel Kape for UFC 293 in Australia. However, the star suffered an injury and has not competed since. Both Kara-France and Erceg lost their last bout. Hence, this bout becomes a must-win scenario for both fighters to achieve their dreams of winning the UFC gold.
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