Jan Blachowicz defeats Israel Adesanya to retain UFC light-heavyweight belt – Wide World of Sports

Jan Blachowicz defended his UFC light heavyweight title with a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Israel Adesanya at UFC 259 on Saturday night, thwarting Adesanya’s bid to hold two championship belts simultaneously.
The 38-year-old Blachowicz (28-8) made his first title defence after weathering an impressive start by Adesanya (20-1), the fearsome middleweight champion moving up for a shot at history. The Polish champion turned their fight with two huge takedowns and subsequent ground control…

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