UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya took place on March 6, 2021 in Las Vegas, USA, headlined by Jan Blachowicz vs Israel Adesanya. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 15-fight card below.
Fight Results
15 of 15 fights completed — 5 Decision (Unanimous) · 3 Submission · 1 Disqualified · 1 Decision (Split) · 5 KO/TKO
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Blachowicz vs Israel Adesanya | Jan Blachowicz | Decision (Unanimous) | R5 (5:00) |
| Amanda Nunes vs Megan Anderson | Amanda Nunes | Submission | R1 (2:03) |
| Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling | Aljamain Sterling | Disqualified | R4 (4:29) |
| Islam Makhachev vs Drew Dober | Islam Makhachev | Submission | R3 (1:37) |
| Thiago Santos vs Aleksandar Rakic | Aleksandar Rakic | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Dominick Cruz vs Casey Kenney | Dominick Cruz | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Yadong Song vs Kyler Phillips | Kyler Phillips | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Joseph Benavidez vs Askar Askarov | Askar Askarov | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Rogerio Bontorin vs Kai Kara-France | Kai Kara-France | KO/TKO | R1 (4:55) |
| Tim Elliott vs Jordan Espinosa | Tim Elliott | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Carlos Ulberg | Kennedy Nzechukwu | KO/TKO | R2 (3:19) |
| Sean Brady vs Jake Matthews | Sean Brady | Submission | R3 (3:28) |
| Livinha Souza vs Amanda Lemos | Amanda Lemos | KO/TKO | R1 (3:39) |
| Uros Medic vs Aalon Cruz | Uros Medic | KO/TKO | R1 (1:40) |
| Mario Bautista vs Trevin Jones | Trevin Jones | KO/TKO | R2 (0:47) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · Title Fight · 5-round bout · 5:40 AM UTC
Jan Blachowicz vs Israel Adesanya
Light Heavyweight
Jan Blachowicz
32.6% · 3.07
VS
Israel Adesanya
67.4% · 1.48
Winner: Jan Blachowicz · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 5 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jan Blachowicz: 07:06 · Israel Adesanya: 00:01
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jan Blachowicz edged the striking 18-13 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Jan Blachowicz edged the striking 23-21 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Jan Blachowicz edged the striking 24-21 in significant strikes; Jan Blachowicz landed a takedown; Jan Blachowicz controlled for 01:07; Israel Adesanya controlled for 00:01.
Round 4: Jan Blachowicz edged the striking 14-11 in significant strikes; Jan Blachowicz landed a takedown; Jan Blachowicz controlled for 03:29.
Round 5: Jan Blachowicz edged the striking 28-12 in significant strikes; Jan Blachowicz landed a takedown; Jan Blachowicz controlled for 02:30.
The fight ended in round 5 at 5:00 with Jan Blachowicz winning by Decision (Unanimous).
Title Fight · 5-round bout · 5:15 AM UTC
Amanda Nunes vs Megan Anderson
Featherweight
Amanda Nunes
86.5% · 1.16
VS
Megan Anderson
13.5% · 7.41
Winner: Amanda Nunes · Submission · Round 1 (2:03)
Fight Statistics
Control — Amanda Nunes: 00:42 · Megan Anderson: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Amanda Nunes edged the striking 18-2 in significant strikes; Amanda Nunes hunted a submission (2); Amanda Nunes controlled for 00:42.
The fight ended in round 1 at 2:03 with Amanda Nunes winning by Submission.
Title Fight · 5-round bout · 4:25 AM UTC
Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling
Bantamweight
Petr Yan
53.4% · 1.87
VS
Aljamain Sterling
46.6% · 2.15
Winner: Aljamain Sterling · Disqualified · Round 4 (4:29)
Fight Statistics
Control — Petr Yan: 04:12 · Aljamain Sterling: 03:25
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Aljamain Sterling edged the striking 27-14 in significant strikes; Petr Yan landed 2 takedowns; Petr Yan scored a knockdown; Petr Yan controlled for 01:17; Aljamain Sterling controlled for 00:27.
Round 2: Aljamain Sterling edged the striking 17-10 in significant strikes; Petr Yan landed a takedown; Petr Yan controlled for 01:25; Aljamain Sterling controlled for 02:16.
Round 3: Petr Yan edged the striking 30-29 in significant strikes; Petr Yan landed 3 takedowns; Petr Yan controlled for 00:49; Aljamain Sterling controlled for 00:34.
Round 4: Petr Yan edged the striking 32-24 in significant strikes; Petr Yan landed a takedown; Petr Yan controlled for 00:41; Aljamain Sterling controlled for 00:08.
The fight ended in round 4 at 4:29 with Aljamain Sterling winning by Disqualified.
3-round bout · 3:50 AM UTC
Islam Makhachev vs Drew Dober
Lightweight
Islam Makhachev
78.6% · 1.27
VS
Drew Dober
21.4% · 4.67
Winner: Islam Makhachev · Submission · Round 3 (1:37)
Fight Statistics
Control — Islam Makhachev: 09:26 · Drew Dober: 00:12
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Drew Dober edged the striking 3-1 in significant strikes; Islam Makhachev landed a takedown; Islam Makhachev hunted a submission (1); Islam Makhachev controlled for 03:42; Drew Dober controlled for 00:12.
Round 2: Islam Makhachev edged the striking 9-2 in significant strikes; Islam Makhachev landed a takedown; Islam Makhachev controlled for 04:28.
Round 3: Striking was even (5-5 significant strikes); Islam Makhachev landed a takedown; Islam Makhachev hunted a submission (1); Islam Makhachev controlled for 01:16.
The fight ended in round 3 at 1:37 with Islam Makhachev winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 3:20 AM UTC
Thiago Santos vs Aleksandar Rakic
Light Heavyweight
Thiago Santos
37.1% · 2.70
VS
Aleksandar Rakic
62.9% · 1.59
Winner: Aleksandar Rakic · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Thiago Santos: 0:00 · Aleksandar Rakic: 02:32
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Thiago Santos edged the striking 15-14 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Aleksandar Rakic edged the striking 15-11 in significant strikes; Aleksandar Rakic controlled for 01:11.
Round 3: Thiago Santos edged the striking 23-7 in significant strikes; Aleksandar Rakic controlled for 01:21.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Aleksandar Rakic winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 2:30 AM UTC
Dominick Cruz vs Casey Kenney
Bantamweight
Dominick Cruz
46.5% · 2.15
VS
Casey Kenney
53.5% · 1.87
Winner: Dominick Cruz · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Dominick Cruz: 02:07 · Casey Kenney: 00:26
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Dominick Cruz edged the striking 26-23 in significant strikes; Casey Kenney controlled for 00:17.
Round 2: Dominick Cruz edged the striking 36-33 in significant strikes; Casey Kenney controlled for 00:09.
Round 3: Dominick Cruz edged the striking 27-18 in significant strikes; Dominick Cruz landed 2 takedowns; Dominick Cruz controlled for 02:07.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Dominick Cruz winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 2:05 AM UTC
Yadong Song vs Kyler Phillips
Bantamweight
Yadong Song
60.6% · 1.65
VS
Kyler Phillips
39.4% · 2.54
Winner: Kyler Phillips · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Yadong Song: 01:06 · Kyler Phillips: 01:36
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Kyler Phillips edged the striking 27-21 in significant strikes; Kyler Phillips landed a takedown; Yadong Song controlled for 00:05; Kyler Phillips controlled for 00:27.
Round 2: Yadong Song edged the striking 20-19 in significant strikes; Kyler Phillips landed a takedown; Kyler Phillips controlled for 00:41.
Round 3: Yadong Song edged the striking 26-13 in significant strikes; Kyler Phillips landed a takedown; Yadong Song controlled for 01:01; Kyler Phillips controlled for 00:28.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Kyler Phillips winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 1:25 AM UTC
Joseph Benavidez vs Askar Askarov
Catchweight
Joseph Benavidez
42.9% · 2.33
VS
Askar Askarov
57.1% · 1.75
Winner: Askar Askarov · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Joseph Benavidez: 0:00 · Askar Askarov: 05:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Askar Askarov edged the striking 21-18 in significant strikes; Askar Askarov landed a takedown; Askar Askarov controlled for 00:54.
Round 2: Askar Askarov edged the striking 17-11 in significant strikes; Askar Askarov landed 4 takedowns; Askar Askarov controlled for 04:06.
Round 3: Askar Askarov edged the striking 20-17 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Askar Askarov winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 1:00 AM UTC
Rogerio Bontorin vs Kai Kara-France
Flyweight
Rogerio Bontorin
45.5% · 2.20
VS
Kai Kara-France
54.5% · 1.83
Winner: Kai Kara-France · KO/TKO · Round 1 (4:55)
Fight Statistics
Control — Rogerio Bontorin: 03:15 · Kai Kara-France: 00:01
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Kai Kara-France edged the striking 13-6 in significant strikes; Rogerio Bontorin landed a takedown; Kai Kara-France scored a knockdown; Rogerio Bontorin hunted a submission (2); Rogerio Bontorin controlled for 03:15; Kai Kara-France controlled for 00:01.
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:55 with Kai Kara-France winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 12:20 AM UTC
Tim Elliott vs Jordan Espinosa
Flyweight
Tim Elliott
54.1% · 1.85
VS
Jordan Espinosa
45.9% · 2.18
Winner: Tim Elliott · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Tim Elliott: 13:19 · Jordan Espinosa: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jordan Espinosa edged the striking 7-6 in significant strikes; Tim Elliott landed a takedown; Tim Elliott controlled for 03:57.
Round 2: Tim Elliott edged the striking 7-1 in significant strikes; Tim Elliott landed 2 takedowns; Tim Elliott controlled for 04:35.
Round 3: Tim Elliott edged the striking 12-5 in significant strikes; Tim Elliott landed a takedown; Tim Elliott controlled for 04:47.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Tim Elliott winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 11:50 PM UTC
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Carlos Ulberg
Light Heavyweight
Kennedy Nzechukwu
32.9% · 3.04
VS
Carlos Ulberg
67.1% · 1.49
Winner: Kennedy Nzechukwu · KO/TKO · Round 2 (3:19)
Fight Statistics
Control — Kennedy Nzechukwu: 00:05 · Carlos Ulberg: 00:05
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Carlos Ulberg edged the striking 83-38 in significant strikes; Carlos Ulberg controlled for 00:05.
Round 2: Carlos Ulberg edged the striking 63-44 in significant strikes; Kennedy Nzechukwu scored a knockdown; Kennedy Nzechukwu controlled for 00:05.
The fight ended in round 2 at 3:19 with Kennedy Nzechukwu winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 11:15 PM UTC
Sean Brady vs Jake Matthews
Welterweight
Sean Brady
65.4% · 1.53
VS
Jake Matthews
34.6% · 2.89
Winner: Sean Brady · Submission · Round 3 (3:28)
Fight Statistics
Control — Sean Brady: 08:08 · Jake Matthews: 00:04
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Sean Brady edged the striking 12-8 in significant strikes; Sean Brady controlled for 02:40; Jake Matthews controlled for 00:04.
Round 2: Jake Matthews edged the striking 9-8 in significant strikes; Sean Brady landed a takedown; Sean Brady controlled for 03:33.
Round 3: Sean Brady edged the striking 17-4 in significant strikes; Sean Brady hunted a submission (1); Sean Brady controlled for 01:55.
The fight ended in round 3 at 3:28 with Sean Brady winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 10:55 PM UTC
Livinha Souza vs Amanda Lemos
Strawweight
Livinha Souza
34.8% · 2.87
VS
Amanda Lemos
65.2% · 1.53
Winner: Amanda Lemos · KO/TKO · Round 1 (3:39)
Fight Statistics
Control — Livinha Souza: 0:00 · Amanda Lemos: 01:13
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Amanda Lemos edged the striking 29-1 in significant strikes; Amanda Lemos scored 2 knockdowns; Amanda Lemos controlled for 01:13.
The fight ended in round 1 at 3:39 with Amanda Lemos winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 10:40 PM UTC
Uros Medic vs Aalon Cruz
Lightweight
Uros Medic
62.1% · 1.61
VS
Aalon Cruz
37.9% · 2.64
Winner: Uros Medic · KO/TKO · Round 1 (1:40)
Fight Statistics
Control — Uros Medic: 00:56 · Aalon Cruz: 00:11
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Uros Medic edged the striking 45-0 in significant strikes; Uros Medic scored a knockdown; Uros Medic controlled for 00:56; Aalon Cruz controlled for 00:11.
The fight ended in round 1 at 1:40 with Uros Medic winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 10:20 PM UTC
Mario Bautista vs Trevin Jones
Bantamweight
Mario Bautista
67.1% · 1.49
VS
Trevin Jones
32.9% · 3.04
Winner: Trevin Jones · KO/TKO · Round 2 (0:47)
Fight Statistics
Control — Mario Bautista: 00:09 · Trevin Jones: 01:26
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Mario Bautista edged the striking 18-16 in significant strikes; Mario Bautista controlled for 00:09; Trevin Jones controlled for 01:21.
Round 2: Trevin Jones edged the striking 7-3 in significant strikes; Trevin Jones scored a knockdown; Trevin Jones controlled for 00:05.
The fight ended in round 2 at 0:47 with Trevin Jones winning by KO/TKO.
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan Blachowicz vs Israel Adesanya | 32.6% (3.07) | 67.4% (1.48) |
| Amanda Nunes vs Megan Anderson | 86.5% (1.16) | 13.5% (7.41) |
| Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling | 53.4% (1.87) | 46.6% (2.15) |
| Islam Makhachev vs Drew Dober | 78.6% (1.27) | 21.4% (4.67) |
| Thiago Santos vs Aleksandar Rakic | 37.1% (2.70) | 62.9% (1.59) |
| Dominick Cruz vs Casey Kenney | 46.5% (2.15) | 53.5% (1.87) |
| Yadong Song vs Kyler Phillips | 60.6% (1.65) | 39.4% (2.54) |
| Joseph Benavidez vs Askar Askarov | 42.9% (2.33) | 57.1% (1.75) |
| Rogerio Bontorin vs Kai Kara-France | 45.5% (2.20) | 54.5% (1.83) |
| Tim Elliott vs Jordan Espinosa | 54.1% (1.85) | 45.9% (2.18) |
| Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Carlos Ulberg | 32.9% (3.04) | 67.1% (1.49) |
| Sean Brady vs Jake Matthews | 65.4% (1.53) | 34.6% (2.89) |
| Livinha Souza vs Amanda Lemos | 34.8% (2.87) | 65.2% (1.53) |
| Uros Medic vs Aalon Cruz | 62.1% (1.61) | 37.9% (2.64) |
| Mario Bautista vs Trevin Jones | 67.1% (1.49) | 32.9% (3.04) |
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Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
UFC Apex
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Capacity
- 30,000
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles