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UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya

October 6, 2019PAST
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria

A Middleweight Championship unification bout between undisputed champion Robert Whittaker and interim titleholder Israel Adesanya headlined the card, pitting Australia against New Zealand on the sport’s biggest stage. The fight…

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Event Rating
7.50/10
(1 ratings)

Fight Rating

Justin Tafa
vs.
Yorgan De Castro
—/10
(0 ratings)
Luke Jumeau
vs.
Dhiego Lima
—/10
(0 ratings)
Tai Tuivasa
vs.
Sergey Spivak
—/10
(0 ratings)
Al Iaquinta
vs.
Dan Hooker
—/10
(0 ratings)
Robert Whittaker
vs.
Israel Adesanya
—/10
(0 ratings)
Jake Matthews
vs.
Rostem Akman
—/10
(0 ratings)
Callan Potter
vs.
Maki Pitolo
—/10
(0 ratings)
Brad Riddell
vs.
Jamie Mullarkey
—/10
(0 ratings)
Megan Anderson
vs.
Zarah Fairn
—/10
(0 ratings)
Nadia Kassem
vs.
Ji Yeon Kim
—/10
(0 ratings)
Khalid Taha
vs.
Bruno Silva
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

3KOs
2SUBs
5DECs
45%
Finish Rate (5 of 11 fights)
11:49
Avg Fight Time
Yorgan De Castro
Fastest Finish · KO · R1
2:30
57,127Sold Out
Attendance
$5,478,345Arena Record
Gate Revenue

Fight Bonuses

$150,000 in bonuses awarded.

Brad Riddell vs. Jamie Mullarkey
Fight Of The Night
$50,000
Each
Israel Adesanya
Performance Of The Night
$50,000
Yorgan De Castro
Performance Of The Night
$50,000

Event Totals

821
Significant Strikes
41:18
Control Time
19
Takedowns
6
Knockdowns
2:10:00
Fight Time
5
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

2 Fighters missed weight.
Women's Flyweight
Ji Yeon Kim⚠128.0
vs
Nadia Kassem126.0
Bantamweight
Khalid Taha⚠137.0
vs
Bruno Silva136.0
Israel Adesanya184.0
vs
Robert Whittaker185.0

Broadcast Team

Jon Anik
Commentary
Daniel Cormier
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer
Daniel Cormier
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

Marc Goddard
3 fights
John Sharp
2 fights
Steve Perceval
2 fights
JP
Jim Perdios
2 fights
Greg Kleynjans
2 fights

Canceled Fights

1 fight canceled on this card.
Holly HolmCANCELEDRaquel PenningtonReason: Holm Torn Hamstring