It was finally time for the highly anticipated debut of Israel Adesanya, and undefeated middleweight with 11 wins, and 11 knockouts.
However, the first round was all Wilkinson, who grappled his way to a dominant opening frame. Israel was unable to implement his game, but showed impeccable ability to get up off his back once taken down. The round though was owned by Wilkinson.
The second round was totally different, as Israel had the timing of the takedowns down and systematically picked Wilkinson apart, until the referee stopped the action after an absurdly dominant striking clinic that saw his man a bloody mess.
UFC Result: Israel Adesanya def. Rob Wilkinson via TKO, Round 2.
We have highlights in the video player above.
Here’s some twitter highlights:
Middleweights, listen up!@Stylebender #UFC221 pic.twitter.com/83GC0rfA5e
— UFC (@ufc) February 11, 2018
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1️⃣2️⃣ finishes@Stylebender finishes Wilkinson in round 2!! What a debut!! #UFC221 pic.twitter.com/wAt0tMyLKp— UFC (@ufc) February 11, 2018
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1️⃣1️⃣ finishes@Stylebender has made his way to the UFC Octagon on @FS1! #UFC221 pic.twitter.com/pSUS92DpPp
— UFC (@ufc) February 11, 2018
That's one way to escape a takedown ..#UFC221 pic.twitter.com/TERyc0YnVS
— UFC (@ufc) February 11, 2018
