Jan Blachowicz has defeats Israel Adesanya ending his quest to become a dual-weight UFC champion, making it the first time he will be beaten in his MMA career.
In the first defence of his title in the 205lbs division, Poland’s Blachowicz (28-8) outpointed Adesanya (20-1) 49-46, 49-45, 49-45.
The main event at UFC’s Apex institute on Saturday night was a close, technical affair for the majority of its duration, before Blachowicz controlled his challenger on the canvas for much of the last two rounds.
Nigerian-born New Zealander Adesanya – who was attempting to add his name to a list of dual-weight champions that includes only Conor McGregor, Daniel Cormier, Henry Cejudo and Amanda Nunes – appeared to win the first and third rounds. The second frame was close, with two of the three judges awarding Blachowicz the final round by a 10-8 score.
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