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UFC 253: Adesanya vs Costa

UFC 253

Adesanya vs Costa
Sat, Sep 26 / 10:00 PM EDT
UFC Fight Island, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
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Sat, Sep 26 / 10:00 PM EDT
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    Win
    Israel Adesanya
    Performance of the Night
    Middleweight Title Bout
    Israel Adesanya
    vs
    Paulo Costa
    Round
    2
    Time
    04:00
    Method
    KO/TKO
    Loss
    Paulo Costa
    -180 odds +160
    Round
    2
    Time
    04:00
    Method
    KO/TKO
  • Loss
    Dominick Reyes
    Performance of the Night
    Light Heavyweight Title Bout
    Dominick Reyes
    vs
    Jan Błachowicz
    Round
    2
    Time
    04:42
    Method
    KO/TKO
    Win
    Jan Błachowicz
    -270 odds +230
    Round
    2
    Time
    04:42
    Method
    KO/TKO
  • Loss
    Kai Kara France
    Fight of the Night
    Flyweight Bout
    Kai Kara France
    vs
    Brandon Royval
    Round
    2
    Time
    00:49
    Method
    SUB
    Win
    Brandon Royval
    -230 odds +190
    Round
    2
    Time
    00:49
    Method
    SUB
  • Win
    Ketlen Vieira
    Women's Bantamweight Bout
    Ketlen Vieira
    vs
    Sijara Eubanks
    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
    Loss
    Sijara Eubanks
    -180 odds +160
    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
  • Win
    Hakeem Dawodu
    Featherweight Bout
    Hakeem Dawodu
    vs
    Zubaira Tukhugov
    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
    Loss
    Zubaira Tukhugov
    +115 odds -135
    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
Sat, Sep 26 / 8:00 PM EDT
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  • Win
    Brad Riddell
    Lightweight Bout
    Brad Riddell
    vs
    Alex da Silva
    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
    Loss
    Alex da Silva
    -320 odds +260
    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
  • Loss
    Diego Sanchez
    Welterweight Bout
    Diego Sanchez
    vs
    Jake Matthews
    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
    Win
    Jake Matthews
    +500 odds -700
    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
  • Loss
    Shane Young
    Featherweight Bout
    Shane Young
    vs
    Ludovit Klein
    Round
    1
    Time
    01:17
    Method
    KO/TKO
    Win
    Ludovit Klein
    +105 odds -125
    Round
    1
    Time
    01:17
    Method
    KO/TKO
  • Win
    William Knight
    Light Heavyweight Bout
    William Knight
    vs
    Aleksa Camur
    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
    Loss
    Aleksa Camur
    +140 odds -160
    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
Sat, Sep 26 / 7:00 PM EDT
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  • Win
    Juan Espino
    Heavyweight Bout
    Juan Espino
    vs
    Jeff Hughes
    Round
    1
    Time
    03:48
    Method
    SUB
    Loss
    Jeff Hughes
    -300 odds +250
    Round
    1
    Time
    03:48
    Method
    SUB
  • Loss
    Khadis Ibragimov
    Light Heavyweight Bout
    Khadis Ibragimov
    vs
    Danilo Marques
    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
    Win
    Danilo Marques
    -175 odds +155
    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
Here's what went down
Jan Blachowicz of Poland poses for a post fight portrait backstage during UFC 253 inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on September 27, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)
Results
1 year ago

UFC 253 Bonus Coverage

The Four Performances That Warranted An Extra $50,000 On Fight Island
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1 year 9 months ago

UFC 253: Juan Espino submits Hughes

Results
1 year ago

UFC 253: Adesanya vs Costa Fight Results

UFC 253: Adesanya vs Costa live results, winner interviews, and more from UFC Fight Island
Results
1 year ago

UFC 253 Weigh-In Results

The Combatants of UFC 253: Adesanya vs Costa Have Stepped To The Scales
Athletes
1 year ago

Israel Adesanya Keeps It Cool

Middleweight Champion Makes Sure It's Always Business, Never Personal, Even Against Paulo Costa
Fight Coverage
1 year ago

UFC Fantasy: Significant Stats - UFC 253 Edition

A stats-centric look at the main, co-main and featured bouts at UFC 253
Results
1 year ago

UFC 253 Official Scorecards

See How The Judges Scored Every Round Of Adesanya vs Costa
Athletes
1 year ago

Paulo Costa Believes He Was Born To Fight

Early in Paulo Costa's career, the Brazilian knew he could become champion one day. 
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Video 20:02
Fight Island
1 year 9 months ago

UFC 253 Press Conference

Watch the full UFC 253 Press Conference with UFC President Dana White, Israel Adesanya, Paulo Costa, Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz.
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Video 01:03
Fight Island
1 year 9 months ago

UFC 253 Press Conference Face Offs

Watch the face offs from the UFC 253 Press Conference on UFC Fight Island
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Video 30:49
Embedded
1 year 9 months ago

UFC 253 Embedded: Episode 3

Kai Kara France and Israel Adesanya train. Paulo Costa does interviews and signs posters. Jan Blachowicz hits the game room; Adesanya takes the game to his room for a UFC4 rematch.
Athletes
1 year ago

UFC 253 Where We Stand: Light Heavyweight

With the light heavyweight belt on the line this weekend, we take a look at the state of the 205-pound division.
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Video 30:49
Highlights
1 year 9 months ago

Top Finishes: Paulo Costa

Before he gets his first shot at the UFC middleweight title, check out Paulo Costa's best finishes so far. 
Brandon Royval poses for a portrait backstage during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on May 30, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)
Athletes
1 year ago

Brandon Royval's Dreams Right In Front Of Him

Flyweight Looks To Maintain Momentum On Fight Island Follow-Up
Athletes
1 year ago

Don't Underestimate Brad Riddell

Successful in his last two UFC fights, Brad ‘Quake’ Riddell looks to make it a hat-trick at UFC 253
Athletes
1 year ago

Aleksa Camur Looks To Have Yet Another Good Night

Light Heavyweight Prospect Sees UFC 253 As Perfect Time To Showcase His Goods
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Video 30:49
Athletes
1 year 9 months ago

UFC 253 Embedded: Episode 2

Blachowicz, Adesanya, Reyes and more take in Fight Island
Athletes
1 year ago

Jake Matthews is Ready for War

Jake Matthews not only meets his idol at UFC 253, he has to fight him, too.
Fight Coverage
1 year ago

Fighters on the Rise: UFC 253 edition

Take a closer look at three fighters poised to emerge ahead of their bouts on September 26.
UFC 253 Adesanya vs Costa Poster
1 year ago

How to Stream and Watch UFC 253: Adesanya vs Costa

UFC 253 live stream links, how to watch and order, start times, country breakdowns, full fight card, and more. 
Announcements
1 year ago

Reyes vs Blachowicz For Light Heavyweight Title

Five Dana White Contender Series Winners Also Get Fights Announced

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Early
Prelims
Khadis Ibragimov
vs
Danilo Marques
Loss
Loss
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Round 3
Time 05:00
Method DEC
Juan Espino
vs
Jeff Hughes
Win
Win
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Round 1
Time 03:48
Method SUB
Prelims
William Knight
vs
Aleksa Camur
Win
Win
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Round 3
Time 05:00
Method DEC
Shane Young
vs
Ludovit Klein
Loss
Loss
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Round 1
Time 01:17
Method KO/TKO
Diego Sanchez
vs
Jake Matthews
Loss
Loss
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Round 3
Time 05:00
Method DEC
Brad Riddell
vs
Alex da Silva
Win
Win
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Round 3
Time 05:00
Method DEC
Main
Card
Hakeem Dawodu
vs
Zubaira Tukhugov
Win
Win
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Round 3
Time 05:00
Method DEC
Ketlen Vieira
vs
Sijara Eubanks
#7
Win
#13
Win
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Round 3
Time 05:00
Method DEC
Kai Kara France
vs
Brandon Royval
#7
Loss
#9
Loss
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Round 2
Time 00:49
Method SUB
Dominick Reyes
vs
Jan Błachowicz
#1
Loss
#3
Loss
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Round 2
Time 04:42
Method KO/TKO
Israel Adesanya
vs
Paulo Costa
Win
#2
Win
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Round 2
Time 04:00
Method KO/TKO