This UFC betting preview for Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker will share the odds, picks, prediction, stats and stream for how to watch UFC 271 tonight.
Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker Preview | UFC 271
UFC 271 — Middleweight Title Fight | Main Event
Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya (21-1-0, 15 KO, 0 Sub) vs. Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker (24-5-0, 10 KO, 5 Sub)
Date: Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022
Fight Time: This will be the final fight on the main card, which begins at 10 p.m. EST.
Venue: Toyota Center — Houston, TX
Coverage: ESPN+
The UFC 271 main event is a Middleweight rematch of Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker. The first fight featured the fighters unloading everything early, resulting in a second-round knockout for the champ.
This time around, we should continue to see aggressive striking, but it should be more technical. Also, expect to see both fighters mix in more kicks. With Adesanya clearly much-improved in this area since the previous fight, it would be a bit surprising to see a different result in the rematch. As he said after the first fight, “I was in the nosebleeds and now I made his nose bleed.” He has only gotten better.
However, following the Nunes-Pena fight during UFC 269, never say never to any result.
With the first fight being upright the entire time, we could see Whittaker try to take the fight to the mat and wear down the champ. Which camp are you backing tonight?
How to Watch UFC 271 Tonight
If you are wondering how to watch UFC 271, it’s easy! The UFC 271 prelims and early prelims will be available to watch for free via ESPN+. Anyone who has an ESPN+ account is already good to go. If you do not have an ESPN+ account, you can click here to get it! Either purchase an ESPN+ account ($6.99) or buy the full Disney+ bundle ($13.99), which includes Disney+ and Hulu — a worthwhile investment.
The packed main card will be available via PPV here. With a title bout and an exciting heavyweight fight to end the evening, there’s no doubt that UFC 271 is a must-watch event on Saturday night.
Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker Odds & Betting Info
UFC betting odds for UFC 271 are taken from BetUS Sportsbook.
Moneyline:
Method of Victory:
Israel Adesanya
- KO/TKO, DQ or Sub: (+160)
- Decision: (+165)
Robert Whittaker
- KO/TKO, DQ or Sub: (+550)
- Decision: (+425)
Method of Victory:
- Adesanya Round 1 (+500)
- Whittaker Round 1 (+1400)
- Adesanya Round 2 (+700)
- Whittaker Round 2 (+1600)
- Adesanya Round 3 (+900)
- Whittaker Round 3 (+2000)
- Adesanya Round 4 (+1200)
- Whittaker Round 4 (+2500)
- Adesanya Round 5 (+1400)
- Whittaker Round 5 (+3300)
- Adesanya By Points (+165)
- Whittaker By Points (+425)
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Fighter Comparison
| Israel Adesanya | NAME | Robert Whittaker |
| 21-1-0 | RECORD | 24-5-0 |
| Nigeria | COUNTRY | Australia |
| 6-4 | HEIGHT | 6-0 |
| 185 lbs | WEIGHT | 185 lbs |
| 80 in | REACH | 73.5 in |
| 44.5 in | LEG REACH | 43 in |
| 71% | KO WIN % | 42% |
| 0% | SUB WIN % | 21% |
| 29% | DEC WIN % | 38% |
Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker Betting Trends & Stats
– Israel Adesanya defeated Marvin Vettori, by unanimous decision, in his last fight on June 12, 2021.
– Robert Whittaker defeated Kelvin Gastelum, by unanimous decision, in his last fight on April 17, 2021.
– Adesanya averages 3.94 significant strikes landed per minute with a 50% accuracy rate.
– Whittaker averages 4.68 significant strikes landed per minute with a 41% accuracy rate.
– Adesanya averages 2.59 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 62% defense rate.
– Whittaker averages 3.34 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 61% defense rate.
– Adesanya averages 0 takedowns per 15 minutes.
– Whittaker has an 83% takedown defense rate.
Stats via UFC.com
Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker Prediction
UFC 271 Adesanya-Whittaker prediction is from Tapology Fight Predictions.
Winner: Israel Adesanya (73%)
Method of Victory: Decision (57%)
