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UFC 243 video recap: Israel Adesanya stops Robert Whittaker to become undisputed middleweight champ

Israel Adesanya remained undefeated improving to 18-0 by knocking out Robert Whittaker in the second round at UFC 243 to become the new middleweight champion.

What was the high point of the fight?

Whittaker was very aggressive in the first round, leaping in with his jab to set-up his looping overhand right. Adesanya showed great dexterity to avoid Whittaker’s attacks. getting out the way with fantastic head movement. Right at the end of the round. Adesanya dropped Whittaker with a big right hand, but the bell sounded right as he was about follow up with ground and pound.