An Israel Adesanya striking showcase and a stunning knockout from Tai Tuivasa headlined UFC 271 from the Toyota Center in Houston.
The main event did not fail to deliver an intriguing fight. Whittaker once again struggled to find ways to close the distance against the longer and quicker Adesanya.
The reigning champion chewed up Whittaker's lead leg with kicks and was sharp on the counters when Whittaker tried to force the issue.
Unlike the first fight when Adesanya knocked out Whittaker in the second round, Bobby Knuckles had a few answers. He scored a handful of takedowns and had some success in doubling up his jab.