Israel Adesanya vs Anderson Silva | FULL FIGHT | UFC 305

Summary

In a thrilling match, Israel Adesanya and Anderson Silva engaged in a striking battle, showcasing their skills and experience. Adesanya, with his high strike count and deceptive movement, kept the pressure on Silva. Despite Silva's strategic counter-striking and famed 'question mark kick', Adesanya's persistent offense and leg kicks made the difference. The fight went the distance, with both fighters landing significant strikes, ultimately resulting in a unanimous decision victory for Israel Adesanya, affirming his rising star status in the UFC.

Takeaways

• 🥊 Israel Adesanya and Anderson Silva engaged in a high-stakes fight, with Adesanya's 15-0 record on the line.
• 🎯 Adesanya is known for his deceptive movement and footwork, constantly in motion and switching stances without rushing.
• 📈 Silva is a strategic fighter, taking his time in the beginning to read his opponent's timing, range, and tactics before launching his attacks.
• 🤼‍♂️ Unlike most of Adesanya's UFC opponents, there was no expectation of taking him down in this fight, but he was encouraged to keep Silva working hard.
• 🔄 Adesanya has an aggressive fight schedule, with four UFC fights in 2018 and an early 2019 match-up.
• 👊 Silva landed the first strike of the fight, showcasing his readiness to counter at any moment.
• 💥 Adesanya showed his striking power with a big right hand and an elbow strike, indicating the potential to hurt Silva.
• 🕺 Silva demonstrated his showmanship and ability to engage the crowd, even in the face of Adesanya's aggressive attacks.
• 🦵 Adesanya focused on attacking Silva's lead leg, a strategy that could slow Silva down and affect his mobility.
• 🔄 Both fighters showed a high level of respect for each other's skills, with the fight going the distance and being closely contested.
• 🏆 The judges' scorecards declared Israel Adesanya the winner by unanimous decision, highlighting his successful striking and strategy against a legendary opponent.

Q & A

Who were the two fighters in the main event?

The two fighters in the main event were Israel Adesanya and Anderson Silva.

What was Israel Adesanya's professional record before this fight?

Israel Adesanya had a 15-0 record before this fight.

How old will Israel Adesanya be in July, according to the script?

Israel Adesanya will be 30 years old in July.

What is Anderson Silva's stance in the fight?

Anderson Silva is a southpaw in the fight.

What is the significance of the 'question mark kick' mentioned in the script?

The 'question mark kick' is a deceptive kick used by Anderson Silva that appears to go to the body or low but flips over the top of the defense.

What strategy did the commentators suggest for Anderson Silva to be successful in the fight?

The commentators suggested that Anderson Silva should be first, make it ugly, get in the under hooks, create some elbows and knees, and keep the pressure on Israel Adesanya.

What was the commentators' observation about Anderson Silva's defense during the fight?

The commentators observed that Anderson Silva's defense was good at keeping the fight at his pace and that he was eating some punches with his hands down, which they advised against.

How did the commentators describe Israel Adesanya's performance in the fight?

The commentators described Israel Adesanya's performance as impressive, noting that he was doing everything right, keeping a high strike count, and being patient.

What was the final decision of the fight as per the judges' scorecards?

The final decision of the fight was a unanimous decision in favor of Israel Adesanya, with the judges scoring the contest 29-28, 30-27, and 30-27.

What was the significance of the leg kicks in the fight?

The leg kicks were significant as they were part of Israel Adesanya's strategy to set up his high kicks and keep the pressure on Anderson Silva.

How did the commentators view the overall fight?

The commentators viewed the overall fight as a very close and exciting striking match, with both fighters showing great skill and respect for each other.

Outlines

00:00

🥊 Fight Night: Israel Adesanya vs. Anderson Silva

The script begins with the introduction of a highly anticipated fight between Israel Adesanya, with an impressive 15-0 record, and the legendary Anderson Silva, a future UFC Hall of Famer. The fighters are described by their attire and stances, setting the scene for the battle. The narrative focuses on the fighters' strategies, with Adesanya's constant motion and Silva's patient approach. The first minutes are characterized by both fighters feeling each other out, with Silva known for his timing and range assessment before launching his攻势. The summary highlights key moments, such as Adesanya's aggressive leg attack and Silva's deceptive 'question mark kick', showcasing the fighters' skills and the intense nature of the match.

05:05

🎯 Tactical Duel: Adesanya's Showmanship and Silva's Counters

This paragraph delves into the tactical aspects of the fight, emphasizing Adesanya's showmanship and Silva's readiness to counter. It discusses how both fighters are trying to set up their strikes and the importance of deception in their movements. The summary points out how Adesanya is using his fakes to keep Silva guessing and how Silva is trying to capitalize on his opponent's mistakes. The narrative also touches on the fighters' stances, with Adesanya switching frequently and Silva maintaining a southpaw stance. The paragraph highlights the fighters' attempts to control the pace and the need for Silva to be more aggressive in his approach.

10:07

🏆 Championship Caliber: The Battle Intensifies

The script continues with a detailed account of the second round, where the fight remains closely contested. Adesanya is praised for his ability to maintain a high strike count, while Silva is encouraged to increase his aggression. The summary notes Silva's successful body connect and his attempts to force a clinch. It also describes Adesanya's strategy of faking and the importance of not falling for Silva's counters. The paragraph builds up to the midpoint of the fight, setting the stage for a potentially decisive third round.

15:08

🔥 Final Showdown: Adesanya's Dominance and Silva's Resilience

In the final paragraph, the fight reaches its climax with both fighters giving their all. Adesanya is described as being in control, landing significant strikes and using his leg kicks to wear down Silva. The summary highlights Silva's resilience and his attempts to counter, despite the swelling under his eye. The narrative emphasizes the fighters' respect for each other and the high level of striking displayed throughout the match. The paragraph concludes with the fight going the distance, resulting in a unanimous decision victory for Adesanya, showcasing his last-minute body attack and high kick, and the crowd's appreciation for the thrilling bout.

Keywords

💡UFC

UFC stands for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is the premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization in the world. It is central to the video's theme as it sets the stage for the high-level competition between the fighters mentioned. The script refers to UFC Hall of Famer, Anderson Silva, indicating his status within the organization and the sport.

💡Record

In the context of sports, a 'record' refers to the number of wins, losses, and draws that a competitor has accumulated over the course of their career. The script mentions Israel Adesanya's 15-0 record, emphasizing his undefeated status and the significance of the fight for him.

💡Stance

A fighter's 'stance' in MMA is the position they adopt to prepare for both offense and defense. The script notes that Anderson Silva is a 'Southpaw,' which means he favors his left hand and foot as the lead, an important detail for understanding the fighters' strategies and styles.

💡Footwork

Footwork in MMA is the movement of a fighter's feet to create angles, distance, and opportunities for striking or avoiding strikes. The script describes Adesanya's footwork as 'deceptive' and 'constantly in motion,' highlighting his ability to confuse opponents and set up attacks.

💡Counter

A 'counter' in fighting is a strike or move made in response to an opponent's attack, aiming to exploit their vulnerability during the attack. The script mentions Silva being 'ready to counter,' which is a key part of his strategy, capitalizing on openings created by his opponent's moves.

💡Leg Kick

A 'leg kick' is a type of strike aimed at an opponent's leg, often used to weaken their balance or movement. The script refers to Adesanya attacking Silva's 'lead leg,' which is a tactical choice to hinder Silva's mobility and striking ability.

💡Faint

A 'faint' in MMA is a feint or a false attack, intended to deceive the opponent into reacting, creating an opening for a real attack. The script discusses the importance of fakes and faking in the fight, as both fighters use them to set up their strikes.

💡Clinch

A 'clinch' is a type of close combat in MMA where fighters hold each other closely to prevent the other from throwing strikes or to set up takedowns. The script mentions Adesanya being 'forced to clinch,' indicating a moment in the fight where the distance and striking range were compromised.

💡Showmanship

In the context of fighting, 'showmanship' refers to a fighter's ability to entertain the audience with their style, expressions, and actions. The script describes moments where both fighters display showmanship, engaging the crowd and adding to the spectacle of the fight.

💡Judges' Scorecards

In MMA, 'judges' scorecards' are the official records of the points awarded to each fighter by the judges after each round. The script ends with the mention of the judges' scorecards, which determine the winner of the fight through a points system, emphasizing the formal process of scoring in the sport.

💡Unanimous Decision

A 'unanimous decision' in MMA is the result of a fight where all judges agree on the winner. The script concludes with the announcement of the winner by 'unanimous decision,' indicating that all judges scored the fight in favor of one fighter, Israel Adesanya, in this case.

Highlights

Israel Adesanya puts his 15-0 record on the line against future UFC Hall of Famer, Anderson Silva.

Adesanya, in his prime at age 30, is known for his deceptive movement and footwork.

Anderson Silva's strategy involves reading his opponent's timing, range, and tactics before launching his own attacks.

Adesanya's UFC record includes four fights in 2018, showing his aggressive fight schedule.

Silva's first strike lands, showcasing his readiness to counter at any moment.

Adesanya's strategy includes faking attacks to keep Silva guessing.

A highlight of Silva's arsenal is the 'question mark kick', a deceptive strike that flips over the top of the defense.

Adesanya lands a significant right hand, causing a slight wobble in Silva.

Silva is praised for his ability to keep the fight at his own pace.

Adesanya's showmanship is noted, drawing a comparison to Silva's usual style.

Adesanya's leg kick lands with authority, emphasizing his attack on Silva's lead leg.

The fighters exchange significant strikes, with Adesanya edging out Silva in the first two rounds.

Silva's right hand proves to be his best weapon in the fight.

Adesanya's strategy of staying busy and making Silva work is highlighted as key to his success.

The fight goes the distance, with both fighters showing respect for each other's skills.

The judges' scorecards result in a unanimous decision for Israel Adesanya, marking a significant win.

Transcripts

[Applause]

all right gentlemen we've been over the

rules protect yourself at all times

follow my instructions going to keep it

clean touch gloves and let's do

[Music]

it here we go folks Israel out

Ofna putting that 15-0 record on the

line tonight

against the future UFC Hall of Famer

Anderson Silva I think osna pleasantly

surprised that Silva is still

fighting as

osna enters his fighting Prime he'll be

30 years old in July and we are underway

Israel aagna is in Black Anderson Silva

is in yellow Anderson Silva

Southpaw see which weapons are going to

be fired first I'd look for an inside

kick probably is what I'm thinking

outside kick VNA first VNA very

deceptive with his movement and his

footwork constantly in motion and

switching stances but never in a rush as

he told us I don't pray in hope I aim in

fire I'm just trying to touch the

opponent if you watch Anderson he's

always taking his time in the very

beginning of the fight first minute or

two he makes all the reads on timing

range what weapons you're trying to use

what you're setting up and then he

starts letting go later we'll find out

if he gets that option with Israel

most of osan's UFC competition has tried

to take him down Dom that is not the

expectation tonight but you just never

know that's what we're hoping for but he

also said that he's looking to stay busy

and make Anderson Silva work people

don't make him work hard enough they

don't keep throwing on him enough and uh

so far just a lot of Flash not too much

work

yet very aggressive schedule for Israel

aagna as he attacks that lead leg of

Anderson Silva four UFC fights in 2018

and getting right after it here early

2019 Silva's First Strike

lands Osan with eyes fixed on the target

presses forward trying to get Anderson

to look at his legs first and then let

his hands go soon after but watch that

hook kick that kick that he just threw

right there is one of ad's best kicks he

makes it look like it's going to go to

the body or low and then it flips over

the top of your defense called a

question mark kick and he's very good

with it and he gets you thinking about a

bunch of other things before he lands

it two minutes off the round one clock

Anderson is so good at keeping the fight

at his Pace I mean it's been two minutes

and there's been almost nothing prown

already

[Applause]

trying to get a beat on his opponent

here Silva ready to counter at all times

see there's that question mark kick that

I was talking about and he's getting

Anderson to fight on the faints he Fakes

fakes Fakes fakes and now Anderson's

chasing nagna touch over with the hurt B

one there that hurt him put his he needs

his hands up that got a slight wobble

out of Sila big right hand now from

Mna and now an elbow underneath for good

measure I'd like to see Anderson get his

hands up get the pressure going those

right hand the punches are landing and

he's reaching for the hands instead of

bringing his hands up to his face and

Anderson adna is now starting to get

that read inside leg kick lands with

authority for aagna two minutes now to

go round

one the faints are the difference adna's

faking he's faking and Anderson's just

staring and now he's Chon he land in one

can't chase Israel though he's got to be

careful with the chasing

over her beinging just checking to make

sure both Fighters had their mouth

pieces in they do and we trudge on I

think a little slobber just got knocked

out body kick from Silva lands under the

right elbow of

aagna one thing I don't like Anderson's

doing he's reaching for the hands can't

reach without AIA because the kick comes

out of nowhere if you start reaching for

his

hands more faints from Anderson would

help ooh big right hands

Landing one a Showmanship out of

Silva crowd totally engaged here four

minutes

in see he's biting on the faints and

that's the

issue osna fakes Anderson's biting so he

needs to fire or faint first nice kick

to the nice t to the knee of osna to

keep the space where he wants it

watch that hook kick it's coming soon

he's looking for it that's what he's

trying to set up in

adna Silva trying to navigate distance

is able to avoid that left kick just

barely says and that's how much you

always miss by when both these guys you

try to kick them you got to set it up

it's called throwing an empty kick and

that's why they're able to lean on it

now he doesn't want to run after adna

cuz that's when you make you got the

power you hear the ooen O every time

Silva advances final 10 seconds of the r

good Left Hand by

[Applause]

adna those punches are landing when he

switches stance he's coming with the

straight punches ooh couple late left

hands and Silva just able to duck under

that left kick five minutes can crowd on

hand here Rod La Arena go ahead Dom

sorry about that an adna is getting

playing that Showmanship you usually see

spider Anderson Silva doing that to

people and now we're seeing adna give

him a taste of his own medicine with the

[Applause]

Showmanship heel landed partially there

for Anderson Silva part of the message

in his Corner they feel like that right

hand will be

there landed it a couple times in round

one oh big counter right hook and that's

what you got to watch out for when you

go first on Anderson he's a good counter

Striker but also Anderson's Corner

saying he needs to go first he's waiting

a little too long and I kind of agree

with that he needs to be first a little

bit more on adna in this

round Sonna back Orthodox now Silva

tries a kick partially blocked by

Israel Israel faking a lot that's what's

really good about what he's doing right

now he's always showing something

different fake fake fake Anderson's kind

of staring in the mirror waiting he

needs to be first if I'm Anderson

there continues to attack that lead leg

of

Silva oh Silva with the guard completely

lowered eats the one

two we saw that with Weidman and it

didn't go so well let's keep that guard

up at from Anderson

Silva nobody wants to eat

punches that was a different defense you

see how he defended that leg kick that's

different

just turned and gave the hamstring but

it kind of like makes the leg go up up

the leg instead of pumping into the

muscle that was interesting adna bit on

the fake

there Silva unable to capitalize big

left hand lands for aagna and now the

boxing's getting through of aagna

because his hands are

down ooh good counter right by Sila that

right hand has been Silva's best weapon

tonight and right now what would really

help out ofia is some combinations from

either of these guys combinations

they're both thr on one flashy strike at

a time it's Landing though both these

guys there it is there's a combination

and now it's landing and this is what

Anderson needs to do make it ugly get in

the under hooks get in the pocket create

some elbows create some knees fighting

like that being first is how Anderson

can be successful adna forced to clinch

for a second now a buckling leg kick

from

Israel we have crossed the midpoint of

this

one scheduled for three five minute

rounds

a closing a plus 350

Underdog again aagna attacks the lower

body as we show you these significant

strikes landed osanna doubling up on the

former middleweight

[Applause]

champ nice to both land in one twos jab

right in the eye and that yeah the left

eye of aagna that one got into his eye

kind of poked him a

little and Anderson being first keeping

the pressure keep those hands up if

you're careful if you're Anderson right

here is when you can be dangerous and

putting Israel up against the fence

keeping it here is exactly what Anderson

needs to do keep it ugly keep the

pressure moving forward on Israel very

[Applause]

nice still patient excuse me I like the

guard of and right now but I don't like

him eating his shots with his hands down

can't get too cocky yeah not necessarily

the fighter you want to showbo against

Nifty little heel spinning kick and he's

been Landing those all night those are

nice they

[Applause]

hurt well those expecting this to be a

whitewash we are getting a fight left

hand Lance partially for Silva this is

absolutely a fight and I think Israel

knows it too still don't blink because

these guys are seconds of away they're

just missing by inches and they're both

making reads on the Finish shot

less than a minute out to go here in

round

two aagna resets talk about a test match

ladies and gentlemen I mean they're

staring at each other faints would

really help you see the total strikes

advantage osna in round one and two but

far tighter here in this second

round osna still just edging out

Anderson on the strike count and that's

what we were saying coming in Anderson

needs to throw his bring his strike

count up a little bit because that's the

one thing Israel does well as he keeps a

High Str count here we are seeing

Anderson get after that's what he needs

to do make it ugly get grimy be first

and that's what we're seeing

here Silva now connects to the body

final 10 seconds of the

round spinning attack from Silva nothing

doing we got a fight 5 minutes to go

realistically this is exactly what fans

wanted now let's see if they pick up the

Pace in this third I have a feeling

we're going to see Israel throw a lot

more in this third round to try to get

the finish and establish

it and I am no judge but could very well

be 1-1 heading into this third and final

round I believe I'm hearing Silva chance

here in

Melbourne a lot of people wonder what

the crowd split would be

like o that hurt that hurt that did hurt

don't think it didn't ladies and

gentlemen Anderson's good at pretending

like nothing but it

hurts Showmanship that's what he does

people he gets you thinking gets you

talking oosa for to retreat Silva

attempts the flying knee and unable to

land now osna right back in his face

some swelling underneath that right eye

of

Silva Silva almost perceivably keeping

his back up against against the ropes if

it was a boxing match just kind of

chilling

waiting see looking for the

[Applause]

counter well that right eye of Silva

blew up quickly he's been he's been

eating some left hands from the Southpaw

osna but right now adna's cool with just

faking saying come on I'm right here and

saying come on I'm right here come get

me I ain't going anywhere and osna

obliges Silva moves over to the fence

and my guys I say this is called staring

in the mirror what Sonia needs to do

here is fake fake fake fake fake keep

the fakes going and then Silva can't

read when he goes but if he just stares

at him it's speed for Speed read for

read fakes break that apart perhaps

Silva looking to force a clinch

situation here adna staying

composed just over 3 minutes to

[Applause]

go back to the center of the Octagon we

go

[Applause]

osna continues to work that lower half

of Anderson

Silva he's setting up that right high

that right high kick that he's got from

the Southpaw stance that's why he keeps

kicking the leg of Anderson he's going

to go high towards the end of the round

I have a feeling kick the low kick the

low and then go left high kick there it

is Silva's defense is there as adna

attempts the question mark kick leg

strike starting to pile up for the last

dial Bender 21 leg kicks for adna and

that's the Difference Maker the strikes

he's throwing a little bit more he's

more offensive than Anderson Anderson's

keeping it keeping him keeping him shy

though by countering at the right times

he ate that

[Applause]

one still like to see Anderson's guard

up

[Applause]

I mean how cool is this watching

Anderson Silva go strike for strike with

this man 20 years age

older under two minutes now to the side

this

one and adna just looking amazing he is

he's doing everything right and it's not

easy fighting Anderson Silva and he's

clipping him from the outside with that

left and that's why it's SW up the eye

of

Silva well

Silva has put in a lot of good work in

advance of this fight here tonight you

see the round three total

strikes four to one Edge for

aagna what's interesting is if you watch

this I mean this shows you how much you

got to wrestle and mix in wrestling with

Anderson Silva otherwise he could strike

with anybody strike for strike he mix in

some takedowns it breaks up the rhythm

of a striking that's what we haven't

seen adna do which usually is what helps

people out Edge Anderson Silva that's

what DC did that's what certain people

who beat him did they take him down

adna's going strike for strike and now

this has gone the distance and it's been

a very close fight as a result last

minute of our main event osna rips the

body once

more oh ni left pin good right high kick

switch to poet switch but I like to see

him keep his hands up and stop eating

these punches he needs to go first cuz

he's eating more than adanna and now

Silva returns fire with a

kick that's how you know Anderson's

having fun though when you're eating

shots and you're okay with it you're

literally in the fight having fun and he

just backed up a Ofna 30 seconds with a

stiff Jab 30 seconds now to go some

flashes coming

[Applause]

soon aagna digs those toes into the

body they exchange spinning techniques

neither party able to Land final 10

seconds of the fight what a

fight breaking it down all the way to

the

end awesome match what a striking match

turned in by Israel adna and Anderson

Silva and so much respect from one man

to another ladies and gentlemen after

three rounds we go to the judges

scorecards for a decision the judges

score the contest

2928 3027 and 3027 for the winner by

unanimous decision

Israel the last style bender on

oh yeah