Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker II

Main Event | UFC Middleweight Championship | 185 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Feb 12, 2022
W
Adesanya defeats Whittaker
L
Decision, Unanimous 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
"The Last Stylebender"
vs.
Decision 5 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

21-1-0

Climbed to 22-1
Pro
Record
23-5-0

Fell to 23-6
-300
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+240
(Moderate Underdog)
Champion

Middleweight
Title Challenger

Middleweight

Nigeria
Nation

Australia
Auckland
Auckland
Fights out of
Menai
NSW
32
+6 mos, 3 wks
Age at Fight 31
+1 month, 3 wks, 2 days
184.0 lbs
(83.5 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
184.0 lbs
(83.5 kgs)
6'4"
(193cm)
Height
6'0"
(182cm)
80.0"
(203cm)
Reach
73.5"
(187cm)
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Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 4,561

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Adesanya
74%
Whittaker
26%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 271

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2
  • Date: Saturday 02.12.2022 at 06:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: Toyota Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Houston, Texas, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 14 of 14)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Daniel Cormier, Michael Bisping
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Daniel Cormier
  • Adesanya Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Whittaker Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: UFC Middleweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Adesanya
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