In an entertaining five round of war, New Zealand based Israel Adesanya beat Kelvin Gastelum to become UFC interim middleweight title. He won the fight via unanimous decision (48-46, 48-46, 48-46) at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
The fight was an all-time classic and fans were on their feet after the ended of five rounds and applauded the efforts of both the fighters.
Here is how Twitter reacted to the amazing slugfest between Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum.
.@KelvinGastelum is horny haha
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) April 14, 2019
Nice left hand by gastelum!! Good fight so far baby!! #UFC226
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) April 14, 2019
Kelvin wobbles Ade with a strong left. #UFC236 pic.twitter.com/BzoGIijhPa
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) April 14, 2019
I think @KelvinGastelum will knock him out R2
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) April 14, 2019
@stylebender ain’t got shit on @KelvinGastelum
— Justin Gaethje 🇺🇸 (@Justin_Gaethje) April 14, 2019
Kelvin needs (IMHO) to at least put the thought of a TD/grapple exchange or kick in Israel's head; it'll make his striking even more effective. #UFC236
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) April 14, 2019
Holy shit what a round!! #ufc236
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) April 14, 2019
Israel Adesanya. 14 months. 6 fights. UFC gold. The future is here and now.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) April 14, 2019
Israel Adesanya becomes the 2nd African-born champion in UFC history, joining current UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, who won the belt last year.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 14, 2019
That Israel Adesanya-Kelvin Gastelum fight was an all-timer#UFC236 pic.twitter.com/ot9CbeZGDW
— SB Nation (@SBNation) April 14, 2019
MMA at its absolute finest. Hats off to Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum. Complete madness.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) April 14, 2019
FIGHT OF THE FREAKING YEAR!!! Take a bow Kelvin Gastelum and Israel Adesanya. That was one of the best fights I've ever seen. Take a bow gentlemen. #UFC236
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) April 14, 2019
Of course, Israel Adesanya enters the Octagon to some Nipsey Hussle. "Victory Lap" is incredibly appropriate for this situation. #UFC236
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) April 14, 2019
Think about what you’ve done in the last 14 months, then remember Israel Adesanya went from UFC debut to (interim) champ. #UFC236
— Katrina Mahoney (@katrinajmahoney) April 14, 2019
No matter how he performs tonight, Israel Adesanya has locked up best walkout track, coming out to Victory Lap by Nipsey Hussle, in the present context, even topping Eryk Anders' ATLiens by Outkast.
— Jordan Breen (@jordanbreen) April 14, 2019
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