The judges scored the bout 49-46, 49-45 and 49-45, all for Blachowicz.
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Adesanya, who boasts a 20-0 UFC record, is the reigning middleweight champion after defending his title against Paulo Costa in September, but is now moving up to light heavyweight.
When Adesanya vs Costa kicked off, there was less action in the first round as both MMA fighters traded few kicks and punches with the Brazilian professional mixed martial artist pressing Adesanya, but throwing few shots
New UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, believes he will eventually see former champ Robert Whitaker in the Octagon again one day.