Israel Adesanya knocked out Robert Whittaker in the second round to become the new undisputed UFC middleweight champion of the world at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia at UFC 243 main event.
Whittaker started the fight great and he landed his fair share of shots and had his moments earlier in the rounds but at the end of the first round he was knocked down, just before the bell rang and in the second round, there wasn’t much Whittaker could do as Adesanya had already neutralised his offence and his leg kicks weren’t landing on his punches were missing wide.
Then with a perfect left hook and right hook combo Whittaker was knocked down and immediately referee scrambled in to stop the fight.
It has been a great year for the style bender who in a span of nine months has defeated Anderson Silva, Kelvin Gastelum and Robert Whittaker. His next challenge will be against Paulo Costa who is coming off of a decision victory over Yoel Romero.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
https://twitter.com/MiguelCotto007/status/1180703048500297729?s=20
BIG DRAMA IN MELBOURNE!@stylebender knocks out Robert Whittaker in the second round #UFC243 pic.twitter.com/1vcIOI8gxo
— ESPN (@espn) October 6, 2019
The Adesanya fam celebrates @stylebender's coronation at #UFC243 pic.twitter.com/jxhVty3Rn8
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) October 6, 2019
The best middle weight ever is @stylebender no question about it. Congrats Bro👏👏👏.#thelaststylebender#UFC243
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) October 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/Conor12148/status/1180704641421586434?s=20
I've said it before, I'll say it again:
Adesanya will fuck Jon Jones up.#UFC243
— The Combat Hub (@combathubreal) October 6, 2019
Holy shit that was crazy… thought it would be a 5 round war but all credit to Izzy that was a beautiful shot to the jaw to finish it. So gutted for Rob as a fan, he will be back I’m sure. 🙏🏻 #UFC243
— J🥊🏴 (@NoTurnUnstonedd) October 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/SteveKMMA/status/1180704935068889088?s=20
How do people expect Israel Adesanya not to talk all that shit when his head movement is so good you know damn well he never been slapped for it. 😂#UFC243
— MacMally🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) October 6, 2019
Adesanya says on the ESPN+ post-fight show that he rehearsed his entrance four or five times yesterday with his friends. "You see that entrance? Who else? I'm a born entertainer.” #UFC243
— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) October 6, 2019
Im calling it right now.
Israel Adesanya for the cover of UFC 4.#UFC243
— Uptown Funk (@Uptown_MMA) October 6, 2019
I think Adsanya is moving up to light heavyweight just to fight Jones lol. #UFC243
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) October 6, 2019
Nigeria 🇳🇬 now has two UFC champions…..Take a BOW!!#UFC243 pic.twitter.com/XB2gqszGjM
— MMA India (@MMAIndiaShow) October 6, 2019
Adesanya inspiring all the skinny mother fuckers in the UFC #UFC243
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) October 6, 2019
"Jon Jones!!! Get your shit together, I'm coming!!!" -Israel Adesanya, 2019 #UFC243
— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) October 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/ImShannonTho/status/1180702595058487296?s=20
Lets Go!!! #ufc243 @ufc @stylebender vs @robwhittakermma -CSO- 💪🕶 🇺🇸🏆🇲🇽
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) October 6, 2019
I hope tonight has made you lot respect Kelvin Gastelum a little more. #UFC243
— The Combat Hub (@combathubreal) October 6, 2019
respect to every Robert Whittaker
fan out there, he'll be back !!#UFC243— 𝔾𝕃𝕀𝕋ℂℍ (@MMAPORT) October 6, 2019
The face you make when you know you're about to KICK ASS
🇳🇿Israel Adesanya🇳🇬 is a beast 🔥🔥#UFC243 pic.twitter.com/up2UI6GCpE
— MMA India (@MMAIndiaShow) October 6, 2019
I hope everybody realizes just how skillful that win was. Perfectly fought fight. Flawless gameplan. Flawless execution. Adesanya just ended Whittaker's reign and nine-fight win streak with ease. What a night. #UFC243
— Robbie Fox (@RobbieBarstool) October 6, 2019
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