Nigerian-born champion Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya will defend his middleweight title against Australian rival Robert Whittaker in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 271 this Sunday.
Their First Encounter
The two fighters first met in October 2019 at UFC 243, where Adesanya knocked out Whittaker in the second round to unify the middleweight championship. Since then, Adesanya has established himself as the undisputed king of the division.
Adesanya’s Record and Ranking
Adesanya comes into the fight unbeaten at middleweight, with his only career loss coming against Jan Blachowicz in a light heavyweight title bout. He currently ranks No. 3 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound standings and remains a favorite to retain his belt.
Whittaker’s Second Chance
For Whittaker, this rematch is a shot at redemption and another chance to reclaim the middleweight crown. However, defeating Adesanya will not come easy, as the Nigerian champion has continued to dominate the division.
Fight Night Details
The bout will air live on SuperSport Action, DStv Channel, from 4 am Sunday. Customers can take advantage of the DStv Step Offer to watch the fight.
Other matchups on the UFC 271 card include:
- Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa (Heavyweight)
- Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson (Middleweight contenders)
- Kyler Phillips vs Marcelo Rojo (Bantamweight)
- Bobby Green vs Nasrat Haqparast (Lightweight opener)
