I. Adesanya surpassed J. Cannonier in the UFC 276. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
It didn't shine, but it carried. In the main fight of the great UFC 276, held this Saturday (2), in Las Vegas (USA), Israel adesanya He didn't have a stellar performance, but he was able to put on a safe fight against Jared Cannonier. After 25 minutes of competition, the Nigerian was confirmed as the winner in a unanimous decision by the judges and defended the middleweight belt (up to 83,9kg).
With the result, Adesanya extends his unbeaten record in the division. In addition to never having suffered a setback in the category, the athlete has reached the mark of five title defenses.
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Responsible for trying to 'spoil the party' for the Nigerian, Cannonier performed timidly. The challenger barely threatened his opponent and was unable to fulfill his dream of taking over the middleweight throne.
In an interview after the triumph, Adesanya sent a message to Alex Poatán, his tormentor twice in his kickboxing time. In a 'threatening' tone, the athlete stated that, in a possible third fight, the setback will not happen again.
The fight
The confrontation began with Adesanya taking the initiative with a low kick, responded in kind by the challenger. The champion continued to undermine his opponent's base, while Jared saved his attacks. Near the middle of the stage, Israel launched a high kick, but the attack stopped in his opponent's guard. As time passed, the fight was studied, with the protagonists avoiding a fatal error as much as possible. In the final seconds, the champion landed a direct hit on his opponent's face, but there was no more time.
In the second round, the first attack came from Cannonier, who kicked low. Adesanya walked forward and scored with jabs and rights. After just over a minute, Israel knocked the opponent off balance with a low kick. After two minutes, Jared attacked the Nigerian with a direct shot, followed by a high kick. In the final minute, Adesanya began to loosen up and attacked with jabs and low kicks. Cannonier responded with an attack on the champion's base, but the timer ran to zero.
The third round began with Adesanya launching the first blow, with a combination of kicks. With a direct shot, Cannonier was scared, but the Nigerian didn't expose himself. Still in the first minute, Jared looked for a takedown, but the champion defended himself well. With three minutes remaining, Cannonier moved into the clinch and pressed his opponent against the bars. Israel tried hard and managed to free itself. The minutes passed and the challenger launched attacks, but Adesanya was sharp at dodging. In the final minute, Jared decided to press in the clinch, but without force. In the final seconds, Israel got rid of his opponent, but time ran out.
In the fourth round, the fighters rehearsed a frank exchange in the center of the octagon. With a jab, the champion forced the challenger to walk backwards. Halfway through the stage, just like in the previous round, Cannonier went into the clinch and pressed the champion against the bars. Again, the Nigerian broke free. Jared closed the distance again, and clung to Adesanya. Against the bars, the owner of the belt tried to free himself. In the final seconds, the athletes studied each other in the center of the octagon.
In the opening seconds of the last round, Jared went up and launched a series of punches towards the champion. Adesanya protected himself and acted in the counterattack. Halfway through the stage, Adesanya moved around the octagon and tried to confuse his opponent. Cannonier returned to the clinch and pressed the Nigerian against the bars, but without force. Near the final minute, the champion managed to pull away. Jared went up and scared the Nigerian with a clean right to the face. In the final seconds, Adesanya went up with a sequence of jab and direct. The fight ended without much action between the combatants.
UFC 276 Stats
UFC 276 results
MAIN CARD
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Israel adesanya derrotou Jared Cannonier in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) – Fight for the belt
Feather weight: Alexander Volkanovsky derrotou Max Holloway in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) – Fight for the belt
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Alex Poatán derrotou Sean Strickland by knockout at 2m36s of R1
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Bryan barberena derrotou Robbie Lawler by technical knockout at 4m47s of R2
Bantam weight (up to 62,1kg): Peter Munhoz x Sean O'Malley ended 'No Result' after illegal coup
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): jalin turner derrotou Brad Riddell by submission (guillotine) at 45s of R1
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Jim Miller finished Donald Cerrone with a guillotine 1m32s from R2
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Ian Gary derrotou Gabe Green in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Dricus Du Plessis derrotou Brad Tavares in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): André Sergipano derrotou Uriah Hall in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 52,1kg): Maycee barber derrotou Jessica Eye in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Julija Stoliarenko derrotou Jessica Rose-Clark by submission (armbar) at 42s of R1
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