UFC 271 Adesanya vs Whittaker II: Card, Tickets, Date, Start Time
UFC 271 will be UFC’s second PPV of the year 2022 and is scheduled for February 12, 2022. The main event match will see UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya defend his title against Robert Whittaker in a rematch from UFC 243. The location of the event is Toyota Center in Houston, TX.
The co-main event will feature Derek Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa Heavyweight bout. Derek Brunson vs Jared Cannonier bout is moved from UFC 270 to UFC 271. The retirement bout of Roxanne Modafferi against Casey O’Neill are all announced for the preliminary card.
Read on to check the out complete details about UFC 271 event.
EVENT INFO
- Date: February 12, 2022
- Time: Main Card- 10 PM EST, Prelims: 8 PM EST, Early Prelims: 6:00 PM EST
- Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX, US
- Commentators: Jon Anik, Michael Bisping & Daniel Cormier
- Desk Analysts: Michael Eaves, Chael Sonnen & Anthony Smith
- Roving Reporter: Megan Olivi
- Octagon Announcer: Bruce Buffer
TICKETS
The tickets for UFC 271 are now available at the link below. The ticket prices start from $200 to around $4000.
FIGHT CARD
Check out: UFC 271 Live Results blog
EARLY PRELIMS
William Knight vs Maxim Grishin
Heavyweight bout (3 Round)
Maxim Grishin won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jeremiah Wells vs Mike Mathetha (Blood Diamond)
Welterweight bout (3 Round)
Jeremiah Wells won via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) of Round 1, 4:38
Douglas Silva de Andrade vs Sergey Morozov
Bantamweight bout (3 Round)
Douglas Silva de Andrade won via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) of Round 2, 3:24
AJ Dobson vs Jacob Malkoun
Middleweight bout (3 Round)
Jacob Malkoun won via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Mana Martinez vs Ronnie Lawrence
Bantamweight bout (3 Round)
Ronnie Lawrence won via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)
PRELIMS
Carlos Ulberg vs Fabio Cherant
Light Heavyweight bout (3 Round)
Carlos Ulberg won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Kyler Phillips vs Marcelo Rojo
Bantamweight Bout (3 Round)
Kyler Phillips won via Submission (Triangle Choke With Armbar) of Round 3, 1:48
Roxanne Modafferi vs Casey O’Neill
Women’s Flyweight bout (3 Round)
Casey O’Neill won via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 28-29)
Andrei Arlovski vs Jared Vanderaa
Heavyweight bout (3 Round)
Andrei Arlovski won via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Main Card
Bobby Green vs Nasrat Haqparast
Lightweight Bout (3 Round)
Bobby Green won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Alexander Hernandez vs Renato Moicano
Lightweight bout (3 Round)
Renato Moicano won via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) of Round 2, 1:23
Derek Brunson vs Jared Cannonier
Middleweight Bout (3 Round)
Jared Cannonier won via KO/TKO (Elbows) of Round 2, 4:29
Co-Main Event
Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa
Heavyweight Bout (3 Round)
Tai Tuivasa won via KO/TKO (Elbows) of Round 2, 1:40
Main Event
Israel Adesanya(c) vs Robert Whittaker
UFC Middleweight Championship bout (5 Round)
Israel Adesanya won via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
Cancelled or Moved Bout
- Mark O. Madsen vs Vinc Pichel : As per reports on January 19, 2022, this bout moved to UFC 273
- Orion Cosce vs Mike Mathetha (Blood Diamond): As per reports on January 21, 2022, Orion Cosce withdrew from this bout due to undisclosed reason.
- Ed Herman vs Maxim Grishin : As per reports on January 29, 2022, Hearman pulled out due form the bout due to undisclosed reason.
- Alex Perez vs Matt Schnell: perez missed weight limit by 2 pound. the match was the cancelled due to this weight.
Weigh-In
MAIN CARD
- Israel Adesanya (184)
- Robert Whittaker (184)
- Derrick Lewis (266)
- Tai Tuivasa (265)
- Derek Brunson (185.5)
- Jared Cannonier (185)
- Kyler Phillips (136)
- Marcelo Rojo (136)
- Bobby Green (155.5)
- Nasrat Haqparast (156)
PRELIMS CARD
- Andrei Arlovski (246)
- Jared Vanderaa (265)
- Roxanne Modafferi (126)
- Casey O’Neill (125.5)
- Alex Perez (128)*
- Matt Schnell (126)
- Maxim Grishin (206)
- William Knight (218)**
EARLY PRELIMS CARD
- Ronnie Lawrence (136)
- Mana Martinez (136)
- Alexander Hernandez (156)
- Renato Moicano (156)
- Fabio Cherant (206)
- Carlos Ulberg (204)
- AJ Dobson (185)
- Jacob Malkoun (186)
- Douglas Silva de Andrade (136)
- Sergey Morozov (135)
- Blood Diamond (170)
- Jeremiah Wells (170.5)
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FAQ
What is UFC 271 Date?
The event will air on February 12, 2022.
What is UFC 271 Start Time?
the event will start at 6 PM EST on February 12.
What is the Location for UFC 271?
The event will take place at Toyota Center, Houston, TX, US.
UFC 271 NEWS & UPDATES
February 8, 2022: Adesanya credited Whittaker in the press conference, saying Whittaker has always been a beast, but also added that he is different kind of beast.
February 8, 2022: Israel Adesanya has played down that Robert Whittaker would be able to beat him, saying that Whittaker has not shown any improvement.
January 29, 2022: William Knight replaced ED Herman against Maxim Grishin bout.
January 21, 2022: Well vs Mathetha is added to card.
January 14, 2022: Andrei Arlovski vs Jared Vanderaa is added to the prelims card.
January 07, 2022: MMA Junkie confirm that Derrick Lewis vs. Tai Tuivasa in the works for this event.
January 06, 2022: Bobby Green vs Nasrat Haqparast reportedly added to card.
January 2, 2021: Israel Adesanya said on his Youtube video he want to shut up Whittaker worse than the first time. The champ added that since Whittaker accepted his loss, he will have a point to prove in this fight.
December 14, 2021: Derek Brunson vs Jarred Connonier bout is moved to UFC 271 now and will likely act as the #1 contender bout for middleweight title.
December 12, 2021: Adesanya tweeted that the reports on his match vs Whittaker are false. Dana White refuted those claims in 269 press conference. Adesanya’s management also tweeted that he will main event against Whittaker.
December 11, 2021: After the main event bout was confirmed, Whittaker told ESPN that he hated Adesanya and wore himself out due to it. He added that Adesanya has grown on him a little bit.
December 11, 2021: Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker will headline the event for UFC Middleweight Championship.
December 6, 2021: Toyota Center in Houston, TX reported to be the location for UFC 271.
November 12, 2021: Ed Herman vs Maxim Grishin added to Card.
November 10, 2021: Carlos Ulberg vs Fabio Cherant added to Card.
November 04, 2021: Roxanne Modafferi vs Casey O’Neill added to Card.
October 23, 2021: Renota Moicano vs Alexander Hernandez lightweight bout is in work for UFC 271, as per reports.
October 13, 2021: Kyler Phillips will reportedly take on Marcelo Rojo at the event.
October 11, 2021: Douglas Silva de Andrade vs Sergey Morozov is reported to be in work for UFC 271 on February 12.
June 12, 2021: Israel Adesanya called out Robert Whittaker for a reamatch after he successful title defense at UFC 263.