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[LIVE] UFC 271: Whittaker Aggressive, Adesanya Survives Takedown Again In Round Two

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4 years ago

February 13, 2022

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Whittaker comes out fighting in the second round but met more counterattacks from Adesanya.

A more aggressive Whittaker scored massive points while Adesanya worked his high kicks.

Adesanya’s head kicks yet to connect effectively but it make time.

He scored a takedown on Adesanya but the Nigerian untangled himself expertly.

Second round goes to Whittaker.

Round One
UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya and his arch-rival, Robert Whittaker, clash for the second time at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Sunday morning.

Adesanya constantly attacked the lead leg of Whittaker. Straight left dropped Whittaker but he popped back up. Adesanya very comfortable and very calm out there. In full control through 1.

The round began with Adesanya attacking the legs while Whittaker started carefully.

Adesanya scored an early knockdown but Whittaker gets up quickly.

Whittaker attempted two takedowns which was well defended.

First round goes to Adesanya.

Robert Whittaker got a chance at revenge on Saturday night as he tries to win back the middleweight championship from Israel Adesanya.

The clash between the two best middleweights in the UFC is the main event for UFC 271 from Houston’s Toyota Center.

The fight is Adesanya’s fourth title defence after wins against Yoel Romero, Paolo Costa and Marvin Vettori.

2019 Encounter
Adesanya emerged victorious in their first fight at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia in 2019 to claim the middleweight title and he is confident of retaining the belt against a much improved Whittaker.

Adesanya scored a thunderous second-round knockout of Whittaker in Melbourne, Australia to claim the title in October 2019 to cap an amazing run in just his seventh fight with the promotion.

Whittaker rebounded with three straight victories to earn a second shot against Adesanya after his brief stay atop the division. Adesanya is 3-1 since their first meeting with the lone defeat coming in a failed attempt to earn a second title at light heavyweight against Jan Blachowicz.

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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3 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.