The Last Style Bender extended his win streak to 14-0 with a superior technical showdown against the biggest test of his UFC career. After his previous two fights going the distance and a not so flashy performance Adesanya vowed to come back with a stoppage. Many believed his ground game had holes and tonight it would be tested against Derek Brusnson, but Adesanya shut the critics just like he shut off the take down attempts. Derek kept coming for a single take take down, but ate a perfectly timed knee which was the beginning of the end. With just 9 seconds remaining in the first round, Adesanya dropped Derek twice with his strikes, forcing the referee to step in and stop the fight.
0-5 on takedowns for Brunson#UFC230 pic.twitter.com/VtnI9hNS1X
— UFC (@ufc) November 4, 2018
ADESANYA!!@Stylebender finishes Brunson in round 1! #UFC230 pic.twitter.com/WGu676jNr6
— UFC (@ufc) November 4, 2018
Adesanya celebrates in style @Stylebender #UFC230 pic.twitter.com/aQBQlAvSdT
— UFC (@ufc) November 4, 2018