It was supposed to be the biggest test of Israel Adesanya's UFC career - instead - it was one of the biggest mismatches in UFC middleweight title fight history.

Brazilian powerhouse Paulo Costa was erased by The Last Stylebender on UFC's Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, in a flawless performance of precision, skill and elite-level striking.

On this episode of Fight Club, NZ Herald's Christopher Reive joins the show to discuss a career-defining performance for the Nigerian-Kiwi.

Plus, Dan 'The Hangman' Hooker on how he saw the afternoon unfold with four of his City Kickboxing teammates in action.

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It was supposed to be the biggest test of Israel Adesanya's UFC career - instead - it was one of the biggest mismatches in UFC middleweight title fight history.
Brazilian powerhouse Paulo Costa was erased by The Last Stylebender on UFC's Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, in a flawless performance of precision, skill and elite-level striking.
On this episode of Fight Club, NZ Herald's Christopher Reive joins the show to discuss a career-defining performance for the Nigerian-Kiwi.
Plus, Dan 'The Hangman' Hooker on how he saw the afternoon unfold with four of his City Kickboxing teammates in action.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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The Fight Club podcast brings you the very best in the world of combat sports.

Each week Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote break down the big issues making headlines from the UFC to the Sports Entertainment realm of WWE. Fight analysis, fight previews, interviews and general good chat from to good chaps - the Fight Club podcast is hosted by fight fans for fight fans.

The Fight Club podcast brings you the very best in the world of combat sports.
Each week Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote break down the big issues making headlines from the UFC to the Sports Entertainment realm of WWE. Fight analysis, fight previews, interviews and general good chat from to good chaps - the Fight Club podcast is hosted by fight fans for fight fans.

Israel Adesanya mauls Paulo Costa at UFC 253

UFC 264 left some unanswered questions but what we did learn is Dustin Poirier is a dead set superstar.

'The Diamond' scored a second straight victory over the Irishman and even with an unsatisfactory finish, there is no denying Poirier is one of the greatest lightweight in history.

This week, we unwrap UFC 264 and discuss what's next for the two lightweight kingpins.

Also Tai Tuivasa may have been the biggest winner from UFC 264 with a standout performance from his walkout, to the fight to his post fight shoey.

Ands Joseph Parker clears up the rumors surrounding his apparent COVID-19 diagnosis ---- or lack thereof.

UFC 264 left some unanswered questions but what we did learn is Dustin Poirier is a dead set superstar.
'The Diamond' scored a second straight victory over the Irishman and even with an unsatisfactory finish, there is no denying Poirier is one of the greatest lightweight in history.
This week, we unwrap UFC 264 and discuss what's next for the two lightweight kingpins.
Also Tai Tuivasa may have been the biggest winner from UFC 264 with a standout performance from his walkout, to the fight to his post fight shoey.
Ands Joseph Parker clears up the rumors surrounding his apparent COVID-19 diagnosis ---- or lack thereof.

UFC 264 fallout: The era of Conor McGregor is over as Dustin Poirier emerges as superstar

Former WBO heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker makes his Fight Club debut this week.

The Kiwi is in Las Vegas, training with WBC champ, Tyson Fury - ahead of The Gypsy King's title defence against Deontay Wilder.

Parker is coming off the back of a tough win against Derek Chisora, who he reveals is likely to be his next opponent.

Parker gives us his thoughts on the heavyweight boxing landscape, his new life under new trainer Andy Lee and why he believes the best is yet to come. 

Former WBO heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker makes his Fight Club debut this week.
The Kiwi is in Las Vegas, training with WBC champ, Tyson Fury - ahead of The Gypsy King's title defence against Deontay Wilder.
Parker is coming off the back of a tough win against Derek Chisora, who he reveals is likely to be his next opponent.
Parker gives us his thoughts on the heavyweight boxing landscape, his new life under new trainer Andy Lee and why he believes the best is yet to come.&nbsp;

Joseph Parker: Refreshed and reignited with heavyweight title in sight

Marvin Vettori had no answers for the slick offensive weapons of Israel Adesanya at UFC 263.

The two did battle for the middleweight title in Arizona, with the champion completing a flawless five-round shut-out of the 'Italian Dream'.

It was Adesanya's third title defence and arguably one of the most convincing performances of his UFC stint, with the Nigerian-Kiwi showing vast improvements in his grappling game.

Elsewhere, Brandon Moreno made history becoming the first Mexican-born UFC champion when he won the flyweight title.

And Leon Edwards scored the biggest win if his career, proving a step above Nate Diaz.

Fight Club wraps all the talking points from a great night of fights at UFC 263. 

Marvin Vettori had no answers for the slick offensive weapons of Israel Adesanya at UFC 263.
The two did battle for the middleweight title in Arizona, with the champion completing a flawless five-round shut-out of the 'Italian Dream'.
It was Adesanya's third title defence and arguably one of the most convincing performances of his UFC stint, with the Nigerian-Kiwi showing vast improvements in his grappling game.
Elsewhere, Brandon Moreno made history becoming the first Mexican-born UFC champion when he won the flyweight title.
And Leon Edwards scored the biggest win if his career, proving a step above Nate Diaz.
Fight Club wraps all the talking points from a great night of fights at UFC 263.&nbsp;

Israel Adesanya mauls Paulo Costa at UFC 253

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