Result
Israel AdesanyaDecision (Unanimous)
MethodDecision (Unanimous)
Round5
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5-5-5)
RefereeHerb Dean
Details(48–47, 48–47, 49–46)
Elo swing+12Israel Adesanya (1828 → 1840)-12Robert Whittaker (1743 → 1731)
DateFeb 12, 2022
DivisionMiddleweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueToyota Center
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Last Stylebender | 24-6-0Israel Adesanya
L
The Reaper | 27-9-0Robert Whittaker
Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker 2
Method :Decision (Unanimous)
Round :5
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5-5-5)
Referee :Herb Dean
Details :(48–47, 48–47, 49–46)
Israel Adesanya
Elo1761Great
3Y trend1835 → 1761
Fight Overview
Round5
Time5:00
MethodDecision (Unanimous)
Robert Whittaker
Elo1753Great
3Y trend1747 → 1753
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Israel Adesanya won this fight by Decision (Unanimous) in round 5 at 5:00. Israel Adesanya led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Israel AdesanyaRobert Whittaker
Elo edge
Israel Adesanya1761-16 last move
Robert Whittaker1753+13 last move
Why they are ranked here
Israel Adesanya#15 of 275 active Middleweight fighters · 1761 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Alex Pereira (rated 1708 at the time): +13.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Alex Pereira (rated 1665 at the time): -29.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -61 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 3 points behind #14 Joe Pyfer, 5 ahead of #16 Jason Jackson.
Robert Whittaker#10 of 177 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1753 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Marvin Vettori (rated 1732 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Khamzat Chimaev (rated 1807 at the time): -13.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +18 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #9 Paulo Costa, 5 ahead of #11 Dominick Reyes.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Israel AdesanyavsRobert Whittaker
Control time
0:00vs3:40
Total strikes
98vs74
Sig. strikes
79vs59
Takedowns
0vs4
Knockdowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Israel AdesanyaKO/TKO leads 67% of wins
Robert WhittakerKO/TKO leads 41% of wins
Common opponents
Round stats
Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker 2 is a completed Middleweight Title fight from UFC 271: ADESANYA VS WHITTAKER 2. Israel Adesanya defeated Robert Whittaker by Decision (Unanimous) in round 5 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker 2 quick answers
Who won Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker 2?
Israel Adesanya won Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker 2 by Decision (Unanimous) in round 5 at 5:00.
What event is Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker 2 on?
Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker 2 is listed on UFC 271: ADESANYA VS WHITTAKER 2.
What are the records for Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker 2?
Israel Adesanya enters with a 24-6-0 record and Robert Whittaker enters with a 27-9-0 record.
What division is Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker 2?
Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker 2 is listed as a Middleweight Title fight.
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