Look out, Conor McGregor. The UFC might have its next big breakout star.
In a bout billed as one of the biggest in recent middleweight history, the charismatic Israel Adesanya made it look easy. Adesanya dominated Paulo Costa, culminating in a TKO at 2 minutes, 59 seconds of the second round in the main event of UFC 253 on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
With the victory, Adesanya notched his second successful UFC middleweight title defense.
"I told you he's dumb. I'm smart. I understand this f---ing game," said Adesanya, who competed in kickboxing and boxing before coming to the UFC. "This was my 100th win in combat sports all around. ... I'm not a f---ing baby in this game. I've been in this s--- for a long time."
Adesanya is now tied with former middleweight champion Chris Weidman for the second-longest win streak in division history (nine), according to ESPN Stats & Information research. Anderson Silva is the all-time middleweight leader with 13 consecutive victories in the division.
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