Israel Adesanya has retained the UFC middleweight title with a unanimous decision win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 271 in Houston.
Meanwhile, Australia has a new contender at heavyweight after Tai Tuivasa knocked Derrick Lewis out in a wild brawl in the co-main event.
Here's how it went down.
UFC 271 results
Israel Adesanya defeats Robert Whittaker via unanimous decision (48-47 x2, 49-46).
After being knocked down in the first round, Whittaker rebounded and went toe-to-toe with Adesanya for the next four rounds, taking the champ to the ground on multiple occasions.
The challenger had some great moments throughout the fight but was unable to capitalise, with Adesanya remaining the busier fighter throughout the five-round battle.
Tai Tuivasa defeats Derrick Lewis via second-round knockout.
The Aussie heavyweight took out an absolute slobberknocker of a fight, delivering exactly what fans expected.
Lewis claimed the first round, taking Tuivasa down twice in the opening five minutes.
The bout went up a notch in the second round as the pair traded blows in close.
Tuivasa wore some big right hands from Lewis but his chin held up before "Bam Bam" ended the fight with several huge elbows, sending Lewis faceplanting to the mat.
Jared Cannonier defeats Derek Brunson via second-round TKO.
Renato Moicano defeats Alexander Hernandez via second-round submission.
Bobby Green defeats Nasrat Haqparast via unanimous decision (30-27 x3).
Andrei Arlovski defeats Jared Vanderaa via split decision (29-28 x2, 28-29).
Casey O'Neill defeats Roxanne Modafferi via split decision (29-28 x2, 28-29).
The Aussie flyweight dominated the fight, setting a new record for significant strikes landed in a three-round fight at 125-pounds.
Somehow one judge scored it for Modafferi, much to the frustration of the commentators.
O'Neill also embraced the heel role in her octagon interview, calling out the crowd for booing her.
Kyler Phillips defeats Marcelo Rojo via third-round submission.
Carlos Ulberg defeats Fabio Cherant via unanimous decision (30-27 x3).
Ronnie Lawrence defeats Mana Martinez via unanimous decision (29-27 x2, 29-28).
Jacob Malkoun defeats AJ Dobson via unanimous decision (29-28 x3).
After a close first round in which Malkoun struggled to get Dobson to the mat, the Aussie turned the tables over the next ten minutes.
Robert Whittaker's training partner racked up six takedowns as he completely neutralised his opponent's offence to take a decision win.
Outwork. Outhussle. 😤
— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) February 13, 2022
🇦🇺@MambaMalkoun hands Dobson his first loss with by UD! #UFC271 pic.twitter.com/28tCJ2IlCM
Douglas Silva De Andrade defeats Sergey Morozov via second-round submission.
Jeremiah Wells defeats Mike Diamond via first-round submission.
Maxim Grishin defeats William Knight via unanimous decision (30-27 x3).
When is UFC 271: Israel Adesanya v Robert Whittaker?
UFC 271 is scheduled for February 13, 2022 (AEDT). It has been over two years since their first meeting at UFC 243 in 2019, however both fighters are still in their prime.
Adesanya's last outing was a comfortable decision win over Marvin Vettori in June, while it's slightly longer for Whittaker, who most recently stepped out against Kelvin Gastelum in April, picking up a unanimous decision victory.
What time is UFC 271 main event in Australia?
The main card for UFC 271 will begin at 2pm AEDT, with the main event likely to take place around 4pm.
The prelims will start at 12pm and run for two hours, with the early prelims scheduled to begin at 10am.
How to watch UFC 271 in Australia?
The pay-per-view card will be broadcast on Main Event and will set viewers back $54.95 here in Australia.
The prelims will be on ESPN, Foxtel channel 509, while the Fight Pass prelims will be on UFC Fight Pass.
MORE: Adesanya gives his prediction for Whittaker rematch
UFC 271 live stream
Fans in Australia can stream the entire UFC 271 PPV on Kayo Sports. Click here to purchase UFC 271 on Kayo.
You can also stream the entire card from the early prelims to the main event on the UFC's streaming service Fight Pass.
Where is UFC 271?
UFC 271 will be held at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
The arena can hold over 16,000 fans for UFC events, with two shows taking place in the same building during 2021.
Toyota Center is also the home of the Houston Rockets NBA franchise.
UFC 271 fight card
Main Card
UFC Middleweight Championship: Israel Adesanya (c) vs Robert Whittaker
Heavyweight: Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa
Middleweight: Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson
Lightweight: Alexander Hernandez vs Renato Moicano
Lightweight: Bobby Green vs Nasrat Haqparast
Prelims
Heavyweight: Andrei Arlovski vs Jared Vanderaa
Women's Flyweight: Roxanne Modafferi vs Casey O'Neill
Bantamweight: Kyler Phillips vs Marcelo Rojo
Light Heavyweight: Carlos Ulberg vs Fabio Cherant
Early Prelims
Bantamweight: Mana Martinez vs Ronnie Lawrence
Middleweight: AJ Dobson vs Jacob Malkoun
Bantamweight: Douglas Silva De Andrade vs Sergey Morozov
Welterweight: Jeremiah Wells vs Mike Diamond
Light Heavyweight: William Knight vs Maxim Grishin
UFC 271 betting odds
| Israel Adesanya $1.36 | Robert Whittaker $3.10 |
| Derrick Lewis $1.55 | Tai Tuivasa $2.45 |
| Jared Cannonier $1.64 | Derek Brunson $2.30 |
| Kyler Phillips $1.26 | Marcelo Rojo $3.80 |
| Bobby Green $1.72 | Nasrat Haqparast $2.15 |
| Andrei Arlovski $1.68 | Jared Vanderaa $2.20 |
| Casey O'Neill $1.28 | Roxanne Modafferi $3.70 |
| William Knight $2.50 | Maxim Grishin $1.55 |
| Mana Martinez $3.25 | Ronnie Lawrence $1.33 |
| Alexander Hernandez $2.50 | Renato Moicano $1.55 |
| Carlos Ulberg $1.42 | Fabio Cherant $2.90 |
| AJ Dobson $1.83 | Jacob Malkoun $1.96 |
| Douglas Silva De Andrade $2.60 | Sergey Morozov $1.50 |
| Jeremiah Wells $1.44 | Mike Diamond $2.85 |
