UFC 234 LIVE: Anderson Silva v Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker out

After the fight, Adesanya said: “It was just like fighting anyone else, but there were certain things that he was doing that I have seen so many times, that he has caught other people with, like with his hands down, the bounce, calling me on to the cage with his back against the fence, but not me. The energy was cool, it was an honour to share the space with him, I can’t describe it. As a kid, as a fan, it was cool, just cool. In the long-term, I am definitely getting the belt next.”

UFC 234 wasn't short on star power either with Matt Damon and Chris Hemsworth both in attendance

It's a unanimous decision. Adesanya wins 29-28, 30-27, 30-27! The New Zealander is very emotional after the win. He says post-match that if he was playing basketball, fighting Silva would be like playing against Michael Jordan.

After three rounds, Adesanya probably finishes up with the win. And as a sign of sportsmanship, Adesanya lifts Silva's arm up to the crowd.

After the fight, Silva is heard saying to Adesanya: "I pass the baton onto you."

Round three total strikes: Adesanya 12-3 Silva

Leg strikes: Adesanya 21-4 Silva