UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2
UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 took place on February 12, 2022 in Houston, USA, headlined by Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 14-fight card below.
Fight Results
14 of 14 fights completed — 6 Decision (Unanimous) · 2 KO/TKO · 4 Submission · 2 Decision (Split)
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker | Israel Adesanya | Decision (Unanimous) | R5 (5:00) |
| Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa | Tai Tuivasa | KO/TKO | R2 (1:40) |
| Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson | Jared Cannonier | KO/TKO | R2 (4:29) |
| Alexander Hernandez vs Renato Moicano | Renato Moicano | Submission | R2 (1:23) |
| King Green vs Nasrat Haqparast | King Green | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Andrei Arlovski vs Jared Vanderaa | Andrei Arlovski | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Roxanne Modafferi vs Casey O'Neill | Casey O'Neill | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Kyler Phillips vs Marcelo Rojo | Kyler Phillips | Submission | R3 (1:48) |
| Carlos Ulberg vs Fabio Cherant | Carlos Ulberg | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Mana Martinez vs Ronnie Lawrence | Ronnie Lawrence | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| AJ Dobson vs Jacob Malkoun | Jacob Malkoun | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Douglas Silva de Andrade vs Sergey Morozov | Douglas Silva de Andrade | Submission | R2 (3:24) |
| Jeremiah Wells vs Mike Mathetha | Jeremiah Wells | Submission | R1 (4:38) |
| William Knight vs Maxim Grishin | Maxim Grishin | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · Title Fight · 5-round bout · 5:15 AM UTC
Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker
Middleweight
Israel Adesanya
71.4% · 1.40
VS
Robert Whittaker
28.6% · 3.50
Winner: Israel Adesanya · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 5 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Israel Adesanya: 0:00 · Robert Whittaker: 03:40
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Israel Adesanya edged the striking 18-9 in significant strikes; Israel Adesanya scored a knockdown.
Round 2: Israel Adesanya edged the striking 16-12 in significant strikes; Robert Whittaker landed a takedown; Robert Whittaker controlled for 00:52.
Round 3: Israel Adesanya edged the striking 17-12 in significant strikes; Robert Whittaker landed a takedown; Robert Whittaker controlled for 00:30.
Round 4: Robert Whittaker edged the striking 16-15 in significant strikes; Robert Whittaker landed a takedown; Robert Whittaker controlled for 00:40.
Round 5: Israel Adesanya edged the striking 13-10 in significant strikes; Robert Whittaker landed a takedown; Robert Whittaker controlled for 01:38.
The fight ended in round 5 at 5:00 with Israel Adesanya winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 4:45 AM UTC
Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa
Heavyweight
Derrick Lewis
61.8% · 1.62
VS
Tai Tuivasa
38.2% · 2.62
Winner: Tai Tuivasa · KO/TKO · Round 2 (1:40)
Fight Statistics
Control — Derrick Lewis: 01:48 · Tai Tuivasa: 02:06
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Derrick Lewis edged the striking 16-14 in significant strikes; Derrick Lewis landed 2 takedowns; Derrick Lewis controlled for 01:24; Tai Tuivasa controlled for 02:06.
Round 2: Derrick Lewis edged the striking 11-10 in significant strikes; Tai Tuivasa scored a knockdown; Derrick Lewis controlled for 00:24.
The fight ended in round 2 at 1:40 with Tai Tuivasa winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 4:10 AM UTC
Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson
Middleweight
Jared Cannonier
58.8% · 1.70
VS
Derek Brunson
41.2% · 2.43
Winner: Jared Cannonier · KO/TKO · Round 2 (4:29)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jared Cannonier: 00:05 · Derek Brunson: 02:38
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Derek Brunson edged the striking 20-16 in significant strikes; Derek Brunson landed 2 takedowns; Derek Brunson scored a knockdown; Derek Brunson hunted a submission (1); Derek Brunson controlled for 02:00.
Round 2: Jared Cannonier edged the striking 39-23 in significant strikes; Jared Cannonier landed a takedown; Jared Cannonier controlled for 00:05; Derek Brunson controlled for 00:38.
The fight ended in round 2 at 4:29 with Jared Cannonier winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 3:45 AM UTC
Alexander Hernandez vs Renato Moicano
Lightweight
Alexander Hernandez
41.3% · 2.42
VS
Renato Moicano
58.7% · 1.70
Winner: Renato Moicano · Submission · Round 2 (1:23)
Fight Statistics
Control — Alexander Hernandez: 00:05 · Renato Moicano: 01:43
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Alexander Hernandez edged the striking 27-10 in significant strikes; Renato Moicano landed 2 takedowns; Alexander Hernandez controlled for 00:05; Renato Moicano controlled for 01:31.
Round 2: Renato Moicano edged the striking 23-10 in significant strikes; Renato Moicano hunted a submission (1); Renato Moicano controlled for 00:12.
The fight ended in round 2 at 1:23 with Renato Moicano winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 3:05 AM UTC
King Green vs Nasrat Haqparast
Lightweight
King Green
57.6% · 1.74
VS
Nasrat Haqparast
42.4% · 2.36
Winner: King Green · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — King Green: 0:00 · Nasrat Haqparast: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: King Green edged the striking 38-17 in significant strikes.
Round 2: King Green edged the striking 71-38 in significant strikes.
Round 3: King Green edged the striking 79-21 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with King Green winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 2:35 AM UTC
Andrei Arlovski vs Jared Vanderaa
Heavyweight
Andrei Arlovski
57.6% · 1.74
VS
Jared Vanderaa
42.4% · 2.36
Winner: Andrei Arlovski · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Andrei Arlovski: 0:00 · Jared Vanderaa: 02:44
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Andrei Arlovski edged the striking 30-23 in significant strikes; Jared Vanderaa controlled for 00:36.
Round 2: Andrei Arlovski edged the striking 20-19 in significant strikes; Jared Vanderaa controlled for 01:17.
Round 3: Jared Vanderaa edged the striking 28-14 in significant strikes; Jared Vanderaa controlled for 00:51.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Andrei Arlovski winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 2:00 AM UTC
Roxanne Modafferi vs Casey O'Neill
Flyweight
Roxanne Modafferi
24.4% · 4.10
VS
Casey O'Neill
75.6% · 1.32
Winner: Casey O'Neill · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Roxanne Modafferi: 01:06 · Casey O'Neill: 00:02
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Casey O'Neill edged the striking 72-44 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Casey O'Neill edged the striking 86-35 in significant strikes; Roxanne Modafferi landed a takedown; Roxanne Modafferi controlled for 00:05.
Round 3: Casey O'Neill edged the striking 71-41 in significant strikes; Roxanne Modafferi landed a takedown; Roxanne Modafferi controlled for 01:01; Casey O'Neill controlled for 00:02.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Casey O'Neill winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 1:35 AM UTC
Kyler Phillips vs Marcelo Rojo
Bantamweight
Kyler Phillips
78.2% · 1.28
VS
Marcelo Rojo
21.8% · 4.59
Winner: Kyler Phillips · Submission · Round 3 (1:48)
Fight Statistics
Control — Kyler Phillips: 02:33 · Marcelo Rojo: 00:30
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Kyler Phillips edged the striking 34-15 in significant strikes; Kyler Phillips landed 2 takedowns; Kyler Phillips controlled for 01:37.
Round 2: Kyler Phillips edged the striking 38-35 in significant strikes; Kyler Phillips controlled for 00:22.
Round 3: Kyler Phillips edged the striking 8-5 in significant strikes; Kyler Phillips landed a takedown; Kyler Phillips hunted a submission (2); Kyler Phillips controlled for 00:34; Marcelo Rojo controlled for 00:30.
The fight ended in round 3 at 1:48 with Kyler Phillips winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 1:05 AM UTC
Carlos Ulberg vs Fabio Cherant
Light Heavyweight
Carlos Ulberg
69.5% · 1.44
VS
Fabio Cherant
30.5% · 3.28
Winner: Carlos Ulberg · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Carlos Ulberg: 01:15 · Fabio Cherant: 00:22
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Carlos Ulberg edged the striking 19-4 in significant strikes; Carlos Ulberg landed a takedown; Carlos Ulberg controlled for 00:31; Fabio Cherant controlled for 00:22.
Round 2: Carlos Ulberg edged the striking 27-7 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Carlos Ulberg edged the striking 20-2 in significant strikes; Carlos Ulberg landed a takedown; Carlos Ulberg controlled for 00:44.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Carlos Ulberg winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 12:35 AM UTC
Mana Martinez vs Ronnie Lawrence
Bantamweight
Mana Martinez
28.2% · 3.55
VS
Ronnie Lawrence
71.8% · 1.39
Winner: Ronnie Lawrence · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Mana Martinez: 00:08 · Ronnie Lawrence: 08:09
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Ronnie Lawrence edged the striking 20-6 in significant strikes; Ronnie Lawrence landed a takedown; Ronnie Lawrence scored a knockdown; Ronnie Lawrence controlled for 02:52.
Round 2: Ronnie Lawrence edged the striking 14-3 in significant strikes; Ronnie Lawrence landed 3 takedowns; Ronnie Lawrence scored 2 knockdowns; Mana Martinez controlled for 00:02; Ronnie Lawrence controlled for 03:55.
Round 3: Mana Martinez edged the striking 30-12 in significant strikes; Ronnie Lawrence landed 2 takedowns; Mana Martinez scored 2 knockdowns; Mana Martinez hunted a submission (1); Mana Martinez controlled for 00:06; Ronnie Lawrence controlled for 01:22.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Ronnie Lawrence winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 12:05 AM UTC
AJ Dobson vs Jacob Malkoun
Middleweight
AJ Dobson
50.1% · 2.00
VS
Jacob Malkoun
49.9% · 2.00
Winner: Jacob Malkoun · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — AJ Dobson: 00:27 · Jacob Malkoun: 09:17
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: AJ Dobson edged the striking 41-24 in significant strikes; Jacob Malkoun landed a takedown; AJ Dobson controlled for 00:10; Jacob Malkoun controlled for 01:01.
Round 2: Jacob Malkoun edged the striking 25-4 in significant strikes; Jacob Malkoun landed 2 takedowns; AJ Dobson controlled for 00:17; Jacob Malkoun controlled for 03:45.
Round 3: Jacob Malkoun edged the striking 31-7 in significant strikes; Jacob Malkoun landed 3 takedowns; Jacob Malkoun controlled for 04:31.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Jacob Malkoun winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 11:40 PM UTC
Douglas Silva de Andrade vs Sergey Morozov
Bantamweight
Douglas Silva de Andrade
35.1% · 2.85
VS
Sergey Morozov
64.9% · 1.54
Winner: Douglas Silva de Andrade · Submission · Round 2 (3:24)
Fight Statistics
Control — Douglas Silva de Andrade: 00:55 · Sergey Morozov: 02:30
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Sergey Morozov edged the striking 23-15 in significant strikes; Sergey Morozov landed a takedown; Sergey Morozov scored a knockdown; Sergey Morozov controlled for 02:09.
Round 2: Douglas Silva de Andrade edged the striking 22-9 in significant strikes; Douglas Silva de Andrade scored 3 knockdowns; Douglas Silva de Andrade hunted a submission (2); Douglas Silva de Andrade controlled for 00:55; Sergey Morozov controlled for 00:21.
The fight ended in round 2 at 3:24 with Douglas Silva de Andrade winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 11:25 PM UTC
Jeremiah Wells vs Mike Mathetha
Welterweight
Jeremiah Wells
66.5% · 1.50
VS
Mike Mathetha
33.5% · 2.99
Winner: Jeremiah Wells · Submission · Round 1 (4:38)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jeremiah Wells: 04:25 · Mike Mathetha: 00:03
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jeremiah Wells edged the striking 15-1 in significant strikes; Jeremiah Wells landed a takedown; Jeremiah Wells hunted a submission (1); Jeremiah Wells controlled for 04:25; Mike Mathetha controlled for 00:03.
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:38 with Jeremiah Wells winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 11:00 PM UTC
William Knight vs Maxim Grishin
Heavyweight
William Knight
39.5% · 2.53
VS
Maxim Grishin
60.5% · 1.65
Winner: Maxim Grishin · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — William Knight: 02:37 · Maxim Grishin: 02:27
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Maxim Grishin edged the striking 27-8 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Maxim Grishin edged the striking 25-5 in significant strikes; William Knight landed a takedown; William Knight controlled for 00:44; Maxim Grishin controlled for 01:09.
Round 3: Maxim Grishin edged the striking 17-8 in significant strikes; William Knight landed 2 takedowns; William Knight controlled for 01:53; Maxim Grishin controlled for 01:18.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Maxim Grishin winning by Decision (Unanimous).
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker | 71.4% (1.40) | 28.6% (3.50) |
| Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa | 61.8% (1.62) | 38.2% (2.62) |
| Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson | 58.8% (1.70) | 41.2% (2.43) |
| Alexander Hernandez vs Renato Moicano | 41.3% (2.42) | 58.7% (1.70) |
| King Green vs Nasrat Haqparast | 57.6% (1.74) | 42.4% (2.36) |
| Andrei Arlovski vs Jared Vanderaa | 57.6% (1.74) | 42.4% (2.36) |
| Roxanne Modafferi vs Casey O'Neill | 24.4% (4.10) | 75.6% (1.32) |
| Kyler Phillips vs Marcelo Rojo | 78.2% (1.28) | 21.8% (4.59) |
| Carlos Ulberg vs Fabio Cherant | 69.5% (1.44) | 30.5% (3.28) |
| Mana Martinez vs Ronnie Lawrence | 28.2% (3.55) | 71.8% (1.39) |
| AJ Dobson vs Jacob Malkoun | 50.1% (2.00) | 49.9% (2.00) |
| Douglas Silva de Andrade vs Sergey Morozov | 35.1% (2.85) | 64.9% (1.54) |
| Jeremiah Wells vs Mike Mathetha | 66.5% (1.50) | 33.5% (2.99) |
| William Knight vs Maxim Grishin | 39.5% (2.53) | 60.5% (1.65) |
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United States
Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
Toyota Center
- Location
- Houston, TX, USA
- Capacity
- 18,500
- Timezone
- America/Chicago