Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya Humbles Paulo Costa In #UFC253 (VIDEO-PHOTOS)

Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya, popularly referred to as Stylebender, has defeated the undefeated Brazilian Paulo Costa in a TKO to retain the Middleweight Championship in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC 253).

Brandnewsday confirmed that the Nigerian-New Zealand UFC middleweight titleholder has again, emerged victorious making it his 20th career MMA win.

Israel Adesanya Vs Costa

There was less action in the first round when Adesanya vs Costa kicked off, as both MMA fighters traded few kicks and punches with the Brazilian professional mixed martial artist, Costa pressing Adesanya but throwing few shots. Stylebender came out with more purpose in the second round, outboxing his opponent and landing deadly shots.

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Before the match against Costa, Adesanya defeated Yoel Romero by decision at the UFC 248 pay-per-view event from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Isreal Adesanya Profile

Stylebender fought six times in less than a year-and-a-half total in the UFC and won all six bouts before heading into the fight against Costa on Saturday night.

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On the other hand, Costa was coming off a big win over Yoel Romero at the UFC 241 pay-per-view event. The Brazilian previously beat Uriah Hall on the preliminary portion of the UFC 226 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Costa entered this fight on a 12-fight winning streak.

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