Israel Adesanya has defended his UFC middleweight title against Australian Robert Whittaker in their long-anticipated rematch at UFC 271.
The fight went the distance but the Kiwi won via unanimous decision.
Adesanya was always in control and connected with a barrage of damaging kicks to Whittaker’s legs, which hurt him.
Adesanya praised Whittaker for an improved performance but said he needed to do more to take the championship belt off him.
[Source : news.com.au]
