UFC 276 Results: Adesanya vs. Cannonier

UFC 276 anchored International Fight Week at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 2, 2022. Israel Adesanya defended the middleweight championship against Jared Cannonier, Alexander Volkanovski completed his featherweight trilogy with Max Holloway, and Alex Pereira’s knockout placed another dangerous contender in the middleweight picture.

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Adesanya manages the distance

Adesanya kept Cannonier at the end of his striking range for much of the main event. His movement, kicks and selective combinations made it difficult for the challenger to turn isolated attacks into sustained pressure.

The fight went five rounds, with Adesanya winning a unanimous decision. It was his fifth successful defense of the undisputed middleweight championship, achieved through measured control rather than a late rush for a finish.

Volkanovski makes the trilogy decisive

Volkanovski had won the first two meetings with Holloway, including a closely debated second fight. Their third encounter was much clearer: the champion consistently landed the sharper offense and disrupted Holloway’s attempts to build combinations.

All three judges scored the bout 50–45 for Volkanovski. His fourth successful title defense put him 3–0 in the rivalry and provided a forceful statement about his place at the top of the featherweight division.

Pereira’s knockout and veteran farewells

Pereira knocked Sean Strickland out in the opening round. Bryan Barberena stopped Robbie Lawler after an intense striking battle, while Sean O’Malley and Pedro Munhoz fought to a no contest because of an accidental eye poke.

Jalin Turner submitted Brad Riddell in 45 seconds. Jim Miller’s submission of Donald Cerrone was followed by Cerrone’s retirement announcement, and Jessica Eye also retired after her loss to Maycee Barber. Those farewells gave a card of developing contenders a strong connection to earlier UFC eras.

Complete UFC 276 results

• Israel Adesanya def. Jared Cannonier — unanimous decision, R5, 5:00.
• Alexander Volkanovski def. Max Holloway — unanimous decision, R5, 5:00.
• Alex Pereira def. Sean Strickland — KO (punches), R1, 2:36.
• Bryan Barberena def. Robbie Lawler — TKO (punches), R2, 4:47.
• Sean O’Malley vs. Pedro Munhoz — no contest (accidental eye poke), R2, 3:09.
• Jalin Turner def. Brad Riddell — submission (guillotine choke), R1, 0:45.
• Jim Miller def. Donald Cerrone — submission (guillotine choke), R2, 1:32.
• Ian Garry def. Gabe Green — unanimous decision, R3, 5:00.
• Dricus du Plessis def. Brad Tavares — unanimous decision, R3, 5:00.
• André Muniz def. Uriah Hall — unanimous decision, R3, 5:00.
• Maycee Barber def. Jessica Eye — unanimous decision, R3, 5:00.
• Julija Stoliarenko def. Jessica-Rose Clark — submission (armbar), R1, 0:42.

Sources

UFC 276 official results; Event results record.

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