Gastelum pulled free, and the two returned to the feet. Gastelum swings and misses with a left. He comes forward with a high kick. And I said let’s go, but like I said he’s a Mexican warrior, but hey, I’ve got that Afterwards, Adesanya shared an emotional moment with coach Eugene Bareman, placing his newly won title on the floor in front of Bareman before the two embraced.Through the first four rounds, the outcome was in doubt as Gastelum and Adesanya showed why they deserved this title opportunity. We serve you with the latest breaking news, exclusive fighter interviews, videos and more. Daniel Cormier says Israel Adesanya's win stole the show at UFC 236. For the first matchup of our 16 remaining fights, we have the red corner’s #1 seed, Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald 2, slated against the #2 ranked, Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum. Adesanya breaks free but Gastelum is all over him. Adesanya with a high kick now. Anthony Smith’s loss to Aleksandar Rakic confirmed his feeling on a size and strength difference at light heavyweight. Israel with an elbow. The horn sounds to end round four. WHAT.
Aleksandar Rakic says he’s ready for a shot at the UFC light heavyweight title following his dominant win over former title challenger Anthony Smith. Adesanya was even able to defend well against the highly vaunted wrestling of Gastelum and appeared to be up on the scorecards after three rounds. Israel Adesanya returns fire with one of his own. Gastelum responds with a left hand. Adesanya vs Gastelum turned out to be an all time great fight. “If I have to fight one through 10 in order to get a title shot, I’m ready and willing to do that.” UFC on ESPN+ 33 fighters took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay, a program that launched after the UFC’s deal with Reebok. A. See whom Anthony Smith should fight next after his loss to Aleksander Rakic in the UFC on ESPN+ 33 main event. Adesanya completed a meteoric 14-month rise to the top the division when he outlasted Gastelum in a monumental battle, winning a unanimous decision by scores of … He locks up a guillotine but Gastelum escapes and lands on top. The big left followed shortly after, as well.Adesanya did his best to slip and move on the outside, but Gastelum was undeniably finding the mark. Israel Adesanya came close to being the best fighter of 2019. Kelvin with a nice slip and rip. I see a win for Adesanya, even in the smaller cage. Round three comes to an end. Two punch combo lands. People think Gastelum's success is indicative of what Costa can do. Israel Adesanya with a right hand that drops Gastelum.
1 and 4 for Kelvin, the rest to Israel, likely with a 10-8 in the final round. Israel Adesanya came close to being the best fighter of 2019. UFC 248: Israel Adesanya vs. Yoel Romero posts a score of +14. Kelvin goes down. The lineup for the second half of Bellator’s back-to-back events in September continues to grow with the addition of a welterweight fight. Welcome to MMA Junkie's European Union Experience. Adesanya crushed Gastelum with an elbow on the mat and beat him bloody with ground-and-pound, but Gastelum made it to the final bell.Adesanya was declared the winner in a bout that will likely see both fighters lionized for years to come. He also pummeled Gastelum's midsection and legs with kicks throughout the contest.The undefeated, outspoken Adesanya has set the division on fire since debuting with the UFC in February 2018.
His performance in the fifth round probably will go down as one of the defining moments of his career.According to UFC Stats, Adesanya outlanded Gastelum in total strikes 135-68. His battle with Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 236 was the best UFC fight of 2019. On the restart, Adesanya went to work, peppering his opponent with stiff punches to the face. Israel circles to his left. Israel pushes him off and gets back to his feet rather easily. Former UFC strawweight champion Jessica Andrade’s flyweight debut is in the works. He also stuffed eight of Gastelum's nine takedown attempts.Cormier: Adesanya left 'no doubt' in fifth round (1:58) The horn sounds to end round two.Round three begins and Kelvin Gastelum lands a body kick. A right hand from Gastelum put Adesanya in defense mode early on and to the surprise of some it was Gastelum who was winning the striking exchanges with the decorated kickboxer.In round two, Gastelum continued to back Adesanya up with solid boxing, but he felt Adesanya’s power when a counter right staggered him.That knockdown fired Adesanya up and he began to land blows with consistency, including a back elbow with about a minute to go. All I need is one round. In the final 90 seconds, Gastelum was able to drive forward and score a clean takedown, but Adesanya was instantly scrambling and back up on his feet, looking to strike. Here are the top five and winner of MMA Junkie’s “Fight of the Year” award for 2019.Cejudo, who came into the event as flyweight champ, became the fourth simultaneous two-division titleholder in company history with a The highly anticipated welterweight title fight between Costa joined reigning 185-pound king Robert Whittaker as the Gastelum moved quickly to the center at the start of the fight, while Adesanya was content to study from range.
Gastelum goes to the body with a left hook. Kelvin is rocked but continues to press. As they hit the floor, Gastelum slipped to the top, but Adesanya threatened with a triangle choke and then an armbar in an amazing scramble. He would then go to successful unify the titles with Is it possible that all Oscar De La Hoya hopes for is a money grab with someone like Conor McGregor?