UFC 253: Adesanya retains middleweight title after TKO win over Costa

UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya defeated Paulo Costa in UFC253 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, continuing on his perfect 20-0 journey as well as ending Costa’s undefeated record in the process.

After a first round in which the Nigerian superstar dominated, he went up a gear in round two, eventually stopping Costa with a TKO win.

Adesanya hit Costa with a heavy jab and then inflicted heavy blows to the body, after had missed a body kick.

The champion then landed a huge left hand which sent Costa tumbling, before overwhelming the Brazilian with a flurry of punches causing the referee to promptly step in and end the fight.

The undisputed king!@Stylebender is untouchable at middleweight 🏆

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