UFC 276 Preview: Finest Bets
Israel Adesanya and teammate Alexander Volkanovski shone at UFC 276 on Saturday evening, with each males retaining their titles on the T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas.
In the principle occasion, Adesanya was largely untroubled by Jared Cannonier in easing to a call win, remaining middleweight champion and unbeaten within the division with the victory. Some had predicted that Adesanya’s versatile hanging recreation and ring IQ would show an excessive amount of for the highly effective however maybe one-dimensional Cannonier, and that proved to be the case because the “Final Stylebender” stuffed out 49-46, 49-46 and 50-45 scorecards.
Within the co-main occasion, Volkanovski – who trains with Adesanya at Metropolis Kickboxing – made it a clear sweep in his trilogy with Max Holloway. Volkanovski outpointed Holloway in 2019 to win the featherweight title earlier than replicating the feat in 2020 to retain the gold. Many followers disputed the Australian’s second victory over Hawaiian Holloway, however the champion left little doubt on Saturday, successful all 5 rounds on all three judges’ scorecards. The numbers mirrored a masterful displaying of hanging offence and defence from Volkanovski, who made Holloway appear like a UFC newcomer quite than a fighter seen by some as the best featherweight of all time. Re-live updates and see all outcomes from UFC 276, under.
Alex Pattle3 July 2022 06:31
Alex Pattle3 July 2022 06:31
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Adesanya calls out Pereira, who knocked out Strickland earlier tonight and completed Adesanya through the pair’s kickboxing profession.
Alex Pattle3 July 2022 06:16
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Israel Adesanya def. Jared Cannonier through unanimous resolution (49-46, 49-46, 50-45).
Alex Pattle3 July 2022 06:14
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Adesanya vs Cannonier – Spherical 5
Clear jab will get by means of for Adesanya. Cannonier fires again with a flurry of punches.
The ultimate buzzer goes. A snug win for Adesanya, you’d presume.
Alex Pattle3 July 2022 06:12
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Adesanya vs Cannonier – Spherical 5
Final spherical, can Cannonier get the end that he certainly wants?
The gang is getting stressed once more.
Alex Pattle3 July 2022 06:10
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Adesanya vs Cannonier – Spherical 4
Once more Cannonier is unable to finish a takedown. He has Adesanya up towards the fence however can’t advance the place previous that time.
Alex Pattle3 July 2022 06:06
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Adesanya vs Cannonier – Spherical 4
Adesanya is utilizing his jab to more and more spectacular impact.
Cannonier is compelled to chase the champion. Now Adesanya pushes again the challenger.
Adesanya geese underneath a punch as Cannonier comes ahead, and the American crashes clumsily into the fence.
Alex Pattle3 July 2022 06:03