Event Recap: Best Fights From UFC 271: Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker 2

An intriguing title rematch between the middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker headlined UFC 271. In case you missed the action live, here is a quick recap of the best action of the night. 

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Wells secured a stunning first-round submission win (Rear Naked Choke) over Mathetha.

Jeremiah Wells vs. Mike Mathetha

Andrade finished Morozov in spectacular fashion via a submission (Rare Naked Choke) in the second round. 

Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Sergey Morozov

Phillips bounced back into the win column by defeating Rojo in the third round via submission (Armbar). 

Kyler Phillips vs. Marcelo Rojo

Alexander Hernandez vs. Renato Moicano

Moicano needed only 1:23 minutes of the second round to defeat Hernandez via submission (Rare Naked Choke). 

Jared Cannonier vs. Derek Brunson 

Cannonier secured a spectacular knockout finish over Brunson in the second round of the bout.

Tai Tuivasa vs. Derrick Lewis

'Bam Bam' finished 'The Black Beast' in the second round by landing a vicious elbow to the head. 

Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker 2

After five rounds of a gruesome war, 'The Last Stylebender' had done enough to defend his middleweight gold via a unanimous decision. 

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