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Israel Adesanya retains the UFC middleweight title after a TKO over Paulo Costa in the second round at UFC 253.
“I told you he’s dumb. I’m smart. I understand this f***ing game, this was my 100th win in combat sports all around. I’m not a f***ing baby in this game. I’ve been in this s** for a long time.” – Israel Adesanya
Adesanya is still undefeated with 9 consecutive victories in the middleweight division. After defeating Paulo Costa, there isn’t another opponent that deserves a middleweight tiled shot at the moment.
source https://www.offsports.xyz/2020/09/adesanya-beats-costa-by-ko-at-ufc.html