In the main event of UFC 253, middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (19-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) will attempt to make the second defense of his title against fellow undefeated contender Paulo Costa (13-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC). UFC 253 marks the promotion’s return to “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi this Saturday, September 26th. The main card will start with a fight time of 10:00 p.m. ET / 7.00 p.m. PT, with the ESPN prelims beginning at 7:00 p.m. on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
How do these two stack up?
Adesanya: 31 years old | 6’4” | 80” reach
Costa: 29 years old | 6’0” | 72” reach
How did these two get here?