The epic five-round battle between Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum for the interim UFC middleweight title at UFC 236 will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2025.
One of the most memorable fights in UFC history will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer. The UFC 236 bout between Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum delivered a five-round epic at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, as the two fighters clashed for the interim UFC middleweight title in the co-main event. Adesanya emerged victorious by unanimous decision, with scores of 48-46 across all three judges' scorecards.
However, these numbers barely capture the intensity of a back-and-forth battle that saw both competitors pushing their limits further than ever before.Gastelum started strong, landing the first significant blow with a powerful right hook that sent Adesanya staggering before controlling the pace of the opening round. Adesanya, however, unleashed a stunning comeback in the second round, dropping Gastelum twice and taking command of the striking exchanges in the third, gradually building a lead on the scorecards. Gastelum showed resilience, rallying in the fourth round and briefly rocking Adesanya with a head kick late in the stanza, leaving many wondering if the final round would be a decisive showdown.In a thrilling finale, both fighters emptied their tanks, leaving everything on the canvas in their quest for victory. Despite both men reaching their physical limits, Adesanya's technical prowess prevailed as he landed cleaner shots and dropped Gastelum twice in the final minute, securing the round and the overall win. This legendary fight will now be immortalized in the UFC Hall of Fame, with the announcement made during the live broadcast of UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia. 'The fight between Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 236 was one of the greatest fights I've ever seen in my life,' said UFC president and CEO Dana White. 'This was an absolute war with the interim title on the line. Congrats to Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum on a fight that will always be remembered!' Adesanya and Gastelum will be invited to attend the UFC's 2025 Hall of Fame ceremony during UFC International Fight Week this summer as their UFC 236 bout is inducted into the Fight Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame.
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