- UFC 305 was the latest pay-per-view event of the UFC in 2024.
- The UFC middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya in Australia headlined UFC 305.
- Du Plessis won via fourth-round submission to retain the UFC middleweight title.
The UFC looks to continue its dominance in the MMA world as they resume the action in 2024 with massive fights and championship matchups they will schedule throughout the calendar year.
These gigantic bouts are especially highlighted during pay-per-view events where champions and superstars are headlining the card. Additionally, pay-per-view events provide fans with the opportunity to place their bets on their favorite fighters in BetMGM’s online sportsbook via the UFC odds.
To recap the result of every PPV event, here’s a table below.
Every UFC Pay-Per-View Event Results
| Event Name | Event Date | Main Event Feature | Winner and Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| UFC 305 | Aug. 18, 2024 | Du Plessis vs. Adesanya | Du Plessis via fourth-round submission |
| UFC 304 | July 27, 2024 | Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 | Muhammad via unanimous decision |
| UFC 303 | June 29, 2024 | Pereira vs. Prozchazka 2 | Pereira via second round knockout |
| UFC 302 | June 1, 2024 | Makhachev vs. Poirier | Makhachev via fifth round submission |
| UFC 301 | May 4, 2024 | Pantoja vs. Erceg | Pantoja via unanimous decision |
| UFC 300 | April 13, 2024 | Pereira vs. Hill | Pereira via first-round knockout |
| UFC 299 | March 9, 2024 | O’Malley vs. Vera 2 | O’Malley via unanimous decision |
| UFC 298 | Feb. 17, 2024 | Volkanovksi vs. Topuria | Topuria via second-round knockout |
| UFC 297 | Jan. 20. 2024 | Strickland vs. Du Plessis | Du Plessis via split decision |
UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya
The heated rivalry between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya finally reached its climax in the main event of UFC 305 inside the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, on Aug. 18. Du Plessis successfully fended off the challenge of the former titleholder by submitting him in the fourth round of their UFC middleweight title match. The two went back and forth in the first three rounds with top-level striking until “Stillknocks” eventually maneuvered into a rear-naked choke technique to finish “The Last Stylebender.” It was Du Plessis’ first successful title defense since winning the belt in January.
The finishes just keep coming 😤@DricusDuPlessis earned his first title defense with a submission victory last night at #UFC305! pic.twitter.com/mk3y4z8gzS
— UFC (@ufc) August 18, 2024
UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2
Leon Edwards’ reign as the UFC welterweight champion was snapped by Belal Muhammad after a unanimous decision loss in front of his home fans in Manchester, England, on July 27 for the main event of UFC 304. Muhammad successfully employed his fight plan to overwhelm Edwards with his grappling-heavy approach. This victory by Muhammad has put him in fourth place as the longest active unbeaten streak in the UFC, with 11 wins, and has given a more conclusive ending to his previous match against Edwards in March 2021, which resulted in a no-contest.
10 IN A ROW FOR @BullyB170 🚨
Belal Muhammad in the new KING 🏆#UFC304 pic.twitter.com/4Ne8E7qYfM
— UFC (@ufc) July 28, 2024
UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2
Reigning undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira has successfully fended off the challenge of Jiri Prochaza during their title rematch in the main event of UFC 303 that went down inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. “Poatan” only needed two rounds to finish “BJP” and secure his second championship defense since winning the belt in November. The Brazilian superstar landed a switch kick in the opening seconds of the second round to floor Prochazka and capped it off with ground-and-pound punches.
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL HUNT 🏆🏹@AlexPereiraUFC defeats Jiri Prochazka by KO to REMAIN the light heavyweight champion of the world!
[ B2YB @Peacock ] pic.twitter.com/ApQwh6LDm1
— UFC (@ufc) June 30, 2024
UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier
Islam Makhachev recorded his third UFC lightweight title defense by fending off the challenge of No. 4-ranked contender Dustin Poirier and submitting him in the fifth round of their championship clash in Newark. It was a tough challenge for Makhachev as Poirier pushed him to the championship rounds. However, the Dagestani superstar eventually finished him with a Brabo choke to extend his reign as the division’s undisputed king.
The best in the world 😮💨@MAKHACHEVMMA remains the lightweight champion with a submission victory! #UFC302 pic.twitter.com/LpSwj8PH0T
— UFC (@ufc) June 2, 2024
UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg
Alexandre Pantoja successfully fended off another challenger in his reign as the undisputed UFC flyweight. The Brazilian star scored a unanimous decision win over Steve Erceg in front of his compatriots inside the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pantoja maximized his superior grappling skills to put Erceg down nine times throughout the match and outstrike him 143-129 to sway the judges into giving him the victory. This is his second title defense since winning the belt in July 2023.
THE FLYWEIGHT KING IS HERE TO STAY 👑🇧🇷@PantojaMMA defeats Steve Erceg by UD to retain his flyweight belt!
[ B2YB @CryptoCom | #UFC301 ] pic.twitter.com/pwLOCgYgEq
— UFC (@ufc) May 5, 2024
UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill
Alex Pereira’s first UFC light heavyweight title defense was successful. He defeated the former champion Jamahal Hill via a first-round knockout in the headliner of the monumental UFC 300 card inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Brazilian MMA superstar made it look easy, as he only needed three minutes and 14 seconds to finish the American challenger. Following the win, Pereira reiterated his intention to be a busy champion and a potential move to the heavyweight division.
THE LHW THRONE STAYS IN BRAZIL 🏆🇧🇷@AlexPereiraUFC defeats Jamahal Hill by TKO to retain the LHW belt!
[ B2YB: @WarzoneMobile | #UFC300 ] pic.twitter.com/kC5fmzBTib
— UFC (@ufc) April 14, 2024
UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2
Sean O’Malley successfully defended his UFC title for the first time after scoring a unanimous decision victory over Marlon Vera in the main event of UFC 299, which took place inside the Kaseya Center in Miami on March 9. O’Malley took Vera to school with his elite striking and avenged his previous loss from their first meeting in 2020. This latest win has improved O’Malley’s record to 18 wins and one defeat.
THE SUGA SHOW CONTINUES 🍬@SugaSeanMMA defeats Chito Vera via unanimous decision to retain his bantamweight title!
[ #UFC299 | B2YB @CryptoCom ] pic.twitter.com/x6AHRqeTuB
— UFC (@ufc) March 10, 2024
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria
Ilia Topuria maximized his first UFC title shot by knocking out the dominant 145-pound champion Alexander Volkanovski in the headliner of UFC 298 on Feb. 17 inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Topuria timed a perfect right-hand punch straight to Volkanovski’s chin that immediately sent him down, crashing the canvas. After a few more punches, the referee officially intervened and stopped the fight in his favor.
Your #AndNew featherweight champion of the world 🏆
[ B2YB @JoseCuervo | #UFC298 ] pic.twitter.com/sLENaHqRZt
— UFC (@ufc) February 18, 2024
UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis
Dricus Du Plessis eked out a razor-thin split decision victory against Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 297 on Jan. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto to become the newest UFC middleweight champion. Despite having a less significant output throughout the match, the South African star dominated the grappling exchanges, which was enough to persuade the judges to give him the victory.
NEW CHAMP ALERT 🚨#UFC297 | @DricusDuPlessis pic.twitter.com/qExDirZg61
— UFC (@ufc) January 21, 2024
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