I. Adesanya (left) and R. Whittaker face each other in the UFC 271. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
With just over a month to go UFC 271, the event already has its poster. Through its social networks, Ultimate released the official art of the event, highlighting the rematch between Israel adesanya e Robert whittaker, a duel that will put the middleweight belt (under 89,3kg) at stake.
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Since his first fight against Whittaker, Adesanya has had four more fights and continues to be the leader of the middleweight division. In its category of origin, Israel defeated Paulo borrachinha, Yoel romero e Marvin vettori. His only setback came in March 2021, at which time the Nigerian moved up a category and faced the light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg) Jan Blachowicz. O 'Stylebender' was unable to stand up to the Pole and was defeated by unanimous decision from the judges.
Robert whittaker He didn't move up the division after facing Adesanya, however, he hasn't been defeated since then either. In three fights, the New Zealander Darren till, Jared Cannonier e Kelvin Gastelum, all in the unanimous decision of the judges. The former division champion has a record of 23 triumphs and five setbacks
In October 2019, the two athletes fought in the main fight of the UFC 243, which took place in Melbourne (AUS). In the confrontation, the then challenger Adesanya dominated Whittaker and won by knockout in the second round. The second duel is scheduled for February 12th, in Houston, Texas (USA).
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