Ryan Garcia shares prediction for Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya clash at UFC 305: "Thank me when that bet gives you a return"

Boxing star Ryan Garcia has cast his prediction for the UFC 305 headliner between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya. 'KingRy' is so confident in his pick that he's even asked fans to thank him when the result comes in.

The UFC returns down under this weekend. UFC 305 will be underway from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The stacked card features a host of exciting talent from the ANZ region and will be headlined by du Plessis putting his middleweight title on the line against the returning Adesanya.

'Stillknocks' and 'The Last Stylebender' are looking to settle their rivalry, which has been building for over a year, following the South African's comments about being the first African-based champion and Adesanya's subsequent scathing response.

Ahead of UFC 305 this weekend, many fans and fighters have been casting their predictions for the upcoming pay-per-view main event. Most recently, Garcia weighed in and assured fans that his pick would come through if they're betting on the bout.

Taking to X, Garcia tweeted:

"I have a sense that Israel Adesanya loses Saturday. Thank me when that bet give you a return"

Check out Garcia's tweet, courtesy of @MMAUNCENSORED1, here:

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Jon Anik compares Dricus du Plessis' trash-talking to Conor McGregor

Jon Anik believes Dricus du Plessis' ability to get under his opponents' skin is reminiscent of Conor McGregor. The Irishman is often lauded for mentally defeating an opponent before stepping into the cage with him.

Ahead of his clash against Israel Adesanya this weekend, 'Stillknocks' brought the Nigerian-born Kiwi to tears during the UFC 305 presser. The South African made subtle digs regarding Adesanya's childhood and his family, leading to him becoming emotional.

Anik was then interviewed by MMA Junkie's Mike Bohn following the press conference, where the veteran UFC commentator opted to heap praise on du Plessis' trash-talking, even comparing it to McGregor's:

"Not unlike Conor McGregor, there's nothing really scripted. Certainly there's pre-thought, but he's just orating naturally, and you're right, he is effectively getting under the skin of high-level elite opponents that maybe shouldn't be taking that sort of bait."

Catch Jon Anik's comments here (0:49):