Israel Adesanya Hands Robert Whittaker Decision Loss, Defends Title – UFC 271 Highlights

Israel AdesanyaIsrael Adesanya successfully scores his fourth defense of the undisputed UFC middleweight title, handing former champion, Robert Whittaker a second career loss with a unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) loss in the main event bout of UFC 271. A much more measured and patient approach to the first round for Whittaker than their initial pairing, […]

Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya successfully scores his fourth defense of the undisputed UFC middleweight title, handing former champion, Robert Whittaker a second career loss with a unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) loss in the main event bout of UFC 271.

A much more measured and patient approach to the first round for Whittaker than their initial pairing, with the challenger electing to momentarily lunge forward, but sit on the outside for the round. Adesanya with a slew of leg kicks and jabs, and sat down Whittaker late in the frame with a well-placed straight left.

Some more urgency from Whittaker in that second round, landing some decent counter shots early, but was unable to secure top position from a lengthy takedown charge forward, with Adesanya then forcing the clinch. Adesanya finding that lead leg on cue.

Another positive round for Whittaker, however, the champion is likely three rounds to the good regardless. More pressure and pressing for a takedown in that frame sees Whittaker go two for five for attempts. Adesanya continues to chop that leg. Advice in Whittaker’s corner is push for a “blast double” takedown.

Likely the closest round of the contest in the fourth, with Whittaker jabbing well and also taking Adesanya’s back standing before he was shaken off. Adesanya winning this fight but these rounds are getting closer and Whittaker is finding his range. Final five incoming.

An impressive fifth round from Whittaker, who scores the frame, however, Adesanya successfully defends his middleweight title in the pair’s rematch.

Below, catch the highlights from Israel Adesanya’s title defense against Robert Whittaker

Renato Moicano Stops Alexander Hernandez With Rear-Naked Choke – UFC 271 Highlights

Renato MoicanoBrazilian finisher, Renato Moicano finds himself in the midst of another winning run during his Octagon tenure — chalking up his second consecutive victory with a second round rear-naked choke win against Alexander Hernandez on the main card of UFC 271. Adding Hernandez to a prior victory over former Cage Warriors lightweight best, Jai Herbert, […]

Renato Moicano

Brazilian finisher, Renato Moicano finds himself in the midst of another winning run during his Octagon tenure — chalking up his second consecutive victory with a second round rear-naked choke win against Alexander Hernandez on the main card of UFC 271.

Adding Hernandez to a prior victory over former Cage Warriors lightweight best, Jai Herbert, Moicano, a former interim featherweight champion under the Jungle Fight banner in his native Brazil — showed off his eye-catching Muay Thai upstairs against Hernandez in the run-up to the finish.

Wobbling Hernandez with a straight right hand, Moicano then wound up on top from a frail takedown attempt, and took Hernandez’s back. Securing a body triangle, Moicano latched onto a rear-naked choke, forcing an eventual tap from Hernandez.

Below, catch the highlights from Renato Moicano’s win over Alexander Hernandez

Douglas Silva de Andrade Rallies, Submits Sergey Morozov – UFC 271 Highlights

Douglas Silva de AndradeWhat an incredible rally from Brazilian powerhouse, Douglas Silva de Andrade. Recovering from an adversity filled first round, including a knockdown and a massive cut beside his right eye, the bantamweight finisher stops Sergey Morozov with a second round rear-naked choke on the preliminary card of UFC 271. Suffering a notable knockdown in the opening […]

Douglas Silva de Andrade

What an incredible rally from Brazilian powerhouse, Douglas Silva de Andrade. Recovering from an adversity filled first round, including a knockdown and a massive cut beside his right eye, the bantamweight finisher stops Sergey Morozov with a second round rear-naked choke on the preliminary card of UFC 271.

Suffering a notable knockdown in the opening frame, de Andrade was then split open courtesy of a massive ground strike from Morozov, opening a sizeable cut just to the right of the Brazilian’s right sight.

However, rallying massively in the second round, the always-aggressive de Andrade dropped Morozov with a sweeping, reaching right hook, before eventually jumping on the back during a later exchange, immediately hand fighting.

Locking up a rear-naked choke eventually, de Andrade brutally choked Morozov unconscious — securing just his second career submission win to go with a stunning 20 career knockouts.

Below, catch the highlights from Douglas Silva de Andrade’s win over Sergey Morozov

Blood Diamond Suffers Submission Loss In UFC Debut – UFC 271 Highlights

Blood DiamondCity Kickboxing standout, Blood Diamond — otherwise known as Mike Methetha has landed in the UFC with a first round submission loss, dropping a rear-naked choke to Jeremiah Well on the preliminary card of UFC 271. Diamond, a trainee of undisputed middleweight champion and event headliner, Israel Adesanya, was eventually taken down by Wells — […]

Blood Diamond

City Kickboxing standout, Blood Diamond — otherwise known as Mike Methetha has landed in the UFC with a first round submission loss, dropping a rear-naked choke to Jeremiah Well on the preliminary card of UFC 271.

Diamond, a trainee of undisputed middleweight champion and event headliner, Israel Adesanya, was eventually taken down by Wells — who initially tripped against the Octagon fence in the opening seconds, quite bizarrely.

However, despite admirably hand fighting for the second half of the round, Diamond eventually gave up his back during a scramble, and while without securing hooks on either side, Wells, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt choked the Zimbabwean unconscious — handing him his first professional loss.

Below, catch the submission win for Jeremiah Wells over Blood Diamond

UFC 271 Results: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2

UFC 271LowKick MMA will be bringing you UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker results throughout the night (Sat. February 12. 2022) live from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Headlining the promotion’s pay-per-view return; a middleweight championship rematch between reigning division champion, Israel Adesanya, and former titleholder, Robert Whittaker. In the pair’s first outing, Adesanya, the then-interim middleweight champion, stopped Whittaker […]

UFC 271

LowKick MMA will be bringing you UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker results throughout the night (Sat. February 12. 2022) live from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

Headlining the promotion’s pay-per-view return; a middleweight championship rematch between reigning division champion, Israel Adesanya, and former titleholder, Robert Whittaker.

In the pair’s first outing, Adesanya, the then-interim middleweight champion, stopped Whittaker with a second round knockout in October 2019 in Melbourne, Australia — successfully unifying the middleweight titles.

Since then, Adesanya has successfully scored a trio of title defenses, defeating Yoel Romero and Marvin Vettori with unanimous decision wins — in between a second round knockout over Paulo Costa on ‘Fight Island’.

For former champion, Whittaker, the fan-favorite technician bounced back from his knockout defeat to Adesanya with three unanimous decision wins over Darren Till, Jared Cannonier, and common-foe, Kelvin Gastelum.

UFC 271 Results: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2

UFC 271 Main Card Results: (PPV 10 pm E.T)

Middleweight: Israel Adesanya (c) vs. Robert Whittaker

Heavyweight: Derrick Lewis vs. Tai Tuivasa

Middleweight: Jared Cannonier vs. Derek Brunson

Lightweight: Alexander Hernandez vs. Renato Moicano

Lightweight: Bobby Green vs. Nasrat Haqparast

UFC 271 Preliminary Card Results: (ESPN2/ESPN+ 8 pm E.T)

Heavyweight: Andrei Arlovski vs. Jared Vanderaa

Flyweight: Roxanne Modafferi vs. Casey O’Neill

Bantamweight: Kyler Philips vs. Marcelo Rojo

Light Heavyweight: Carlos Ulberg vs. Fabio Cherant

UFC 271 Early Preliminary Card Results: (ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass 6 pm E.T)

Bantamweight: Leomana Martinez vs. Ronnie Lawrence

Middleweight: A.J. Dobson vs. Jacob Malkoun

Bantamweight: Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Sergey Morozov

Welterweight: Jeremiah Wells vs. MIke Mathetha

Heavyweight: William Knight vs. Maxim Grishin

UFC 271 Results & Highlights: Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker

UFC 271 goes down tonight (Saturday, February 12, 2022) from Houston, Texas at the Toyota Center and we have the results. The world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion compiled an excellent card for fight fans to enjoy.  It’s headlined by a meeting between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker in a middleweight title bout.  Their…

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UFC 271 goes down tonight (Saturday, February 12, 2022) from Houston, Texas at the Toyota Center and we have the results. The world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion compiled an excellent card for fight fans to enjoy. 

It’s headlined by a meeting between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker in a middleweight title bout. 

Their first fight took place at the UFC 243 pay-per-view from Sydney, Australia at the Marvel Stadium where Israel won by TKO to win the middleweight title. 

Before their first fight, Adesanya picked up a decision win over Kelvin Gastelum in the co-headliner of the UFC 236 pay-per-view event. Heading into this fight, he fought six times in less than a year-and-a-half total in the UFC and won all six bouts. Izzy was coming off a decision loss to light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz at UFC 259 after making his first title defense against Paulo Costa at UFC 253 and then beat Marvin Vettori at UFC 263. 

After posting a nine-fight win streak, Whittaker lost to Adesanya His following fights saw him get unanimous decision wins over Darren Till at the UFC on ESPN 14 event, Jared Cannonier at the UFC 254 pay-per-view event, and Kelvin Gastelum by decision at UFC Vegas 24. 

The co-headliner will see a bout between Derrick Lewis and Tai Tuivasa. Derek Brunson vs. Jared Cannonier, Kyler Phillips vs. Marcelo Rojo, and Bobby Green vs. Nasrat Haqparast finishes out the main card. 

It’s certain to have a great night of fights. Check back later tonight for MMA News’ UFC 271 results below:

Bobby Green vs. Nasrat Haqparast

Kyler Phillips vs. Marcelo Rojo

Derek Brunson vs. Jared Cannonier

Derrick Lewis vs. Tai Tuivasa

Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker

Quick UFC 271 Results

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 6 p.m. ET)

  • Welterweight bout: Blood Diamond vs. Jeremiah Wells 
  • Bantamweight bout: Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Sergey Morozov
  • Middleweight bout: AJ Dobson vs. Jacob Malkoun
  • Light heavyweight bout: Fabio Cherant vs. Carlos Ulberg
  • Lightweight bout: Alexander Hernandez vs. Renato Moicano
  • Bantamweight bout: Ronnie Lawrence vs. Mana Martinez

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN/ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET)

  • Light heavyweight bout: Maxim Grishin vs. William Knight
  • Flyweight bout: Alex Perez vs. Matt Schnell 
  • Women’s flyweight bout: Roxanne Modafferi vs. Casey O’Neill
  • Heavyweight bout:  Andrei Arlovski vs. Jared Vanderaa 

MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)

  • Lightweight bout: Bobby Green vs. Nasrat Haqparast
  • Bantamweight bout: Kyler Phillips vs. Marcelo Rojo
  • Middleweight bout: Derek Brunson vs. Jared Cannonier
  • Heavyweight bout:  Derrick Lewis vs. Tai Tuivasa
  • Middleweight bout: Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker

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