The odds have been released for the highly anticipated clash between Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis and former multiple-time champ Israel Adesanya, and some are surprised by the favorite. This matchup is set for August 18th at UFC 305 from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Odds provided by DuelBits accurate as of 8/8/2024
These odds mean a bettor would win $102 on a $100 risk on Dricus Du Plessis, and it would take a risk of $125 to win $100 on Israel Adesanya.
This will be Du Plessis' first title defense after claiming the title earlier this year at UFC 297 with a split-decision win over Sean Strickland. Israel Adesanya returns to action for the first time since losing his title to Sean Strickland in Australia at UFC 293.
Odds provided by FightOdds.io
Dricus Du Plessis (-110) vs. Sean Strickland (-110) UFC 297 - Win
Dricus Du Plessis (+262) vs. Robert Whittaker (-312) UFC 290 – Win
Dricus Du Plessis (-200) vs. Derek Brunson (+185) UFC 285 - Win
Dricus Du Plessis (-165) vs. Darren Till (+155) UFC 282 - Win
Dricus Du Plessis (-167) vs. Brad Tavares (+157) UFC 276 - Win
Odds from FightOdds.io
Israel Adesanya (-670) vs. Sean Strickland (+495) UFC 293 - Loss
Israel Adesanya (-130) vs. Alex Pereira (+120) UFC 287 – Win
Israel Adesanya (-215) vs. Alex Pereira (+195) UFC 281 – Loss
Israel Adesanya (-500) vs. Jared Cannonier (+435) UFC 276 – Win
Israel Adesanya (-260) vs. Robert Whittaker (+240) UFC 271 – Win
Dricus Du Plessis +102 vs. Israel Adesanya -125, Middleweight Title Fight
Kai Kara-France +180 vs. Steve Erceg -238, Flyweight
Mateusz Gamrot -270 vs. Dan Hooker +200, Lightweight
Tai Tuivasa +147 vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik -189, Heavyweight
Li Jingliang +185 vs. Carlos Prates -244, Welterweight
Junior Tafa -112 vs, Valter Walker -112, Heavyweight
Josh Culibao -175 vs. Ricardo Ramos +135, Featherweight
Casey O'Neill +123 vs. Luana Santos -156, Flyweight
Jack Jenkins -556 vs. Herbert Burns +370, Featherweight
Song Kenan -238 vs. Ricky Glenn +180, Lightweight
Nicoll Stewart -227 vs. Jesus Aguilar +170, Flyweight
Who are you taking in this intense Middleweight matchup? Let us know in the comments!