ITS TIME! Israel Adesanya (-210) heads to Madison Square Garden to capture his 6th title defense! 🏆 How did he get it here? Take a look at a few memorable moments from his path to becoming the #UFC Middleweight Champion. 🥇 🥋 At UFC 264, Adesanya defeats UFC middleweight legend Anderson Silva. A passing of the torch moment. 🥋 Adesanya KOs UFC veteran Derek Brunson in the first-round. Brunson was known as the best wrestler in the division. Izzy took him out with ease. 🥋 In 2019, Adesanya found himself in a five-round war with Kelvin Gastelum. By far Adesanyas toughest opponent. He would beat Gastelum unanimously to become interim champ. 🥋 Later in 2019, Adesanya would face then champ, Robert Whittaker for the undisputed strap. This matchup took place in Melbourne, Australia and the event holds the record for highest attendance with over 57,000. Adesanya KOs Whittaker in the second round to become undisputed champ 🔥 #MaximBet #UFC281 #IsraelAdesanya #MSG