Ep. 181 - Adesanya's Middleweight Legacy | Tuivasa's KO Streak Continues | Cannonier Next in Line

We hope you all enjoy our MMA Weekend Recap! Join us as we discuss Israel Adesanya's fourth successful title defense, Tai Tuivasa's stunning KO against Derrick Lewis, Jared Cannonier's title shot earning performance, and much more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:42) - Fight Announcements (6) Rafael Dos Anjos vs (11) Rafael Fiziev RESCHEDULED for UFC 272 on March 5 (4) Curtis Blaydes vs (7) Chris Daukaus SCHEDULED for UFC Columbus on March 26 Yoel Romero vs Melvin Manhoef SCHEDULED for Bellator event on May 6 (11) Virna Jandiroba vs (12) Angela Hill SCHEDULED for UFC Fight Night on May 14 (22:37) - Kayla Harrison’s negotiations with the PFL  reportedly hit multiple 11th-hour snags including a last-second competitive offer from Bellator (33:31) - Joe Rogan steps away from commentating UFC 271 citing scheduling conflict following a very controversial week (42:29) - UFC 271 Recap: (C) Israel Adesanya defeats (1) Robert Whittaker via Unanimous Decision (1:02:29) - UFC 271 Recap: (3) Jared Cannonier defeats (4) Derek Brunson via TKO (1:11:32) - UFC 271 Recap: (11) Tai Tuivasa defeats (3) Derrick Lewis via KO (1:21:51) - THE REST (other notable performances from UFC 271) Renato Moicano defeats Alexander Hernandez via Submission Bobby Green defeats Nasrat Haqparast via Unanimous Decision (15) Casey O'Neill defeats (12) Roxanne Modaferri via Split Decision Kyler Phillips defeats Marcelo Rojo via Submission Ronnie Lawerence defeats Mana Martinez via Unanimous Decision Douglas Silva De Andrade defeats Sergey Morozov via Submission Jeremiah Wells defeats Blood Diamond via Submission (1:51:12) - Follow our social media + Interact and engage with the show! Be sure to follow us on all platforms to stay updated on future episodes and announcements: Our Linktree can take you straight to our Donation and Voice Message options, video episodes on YouTube, social media platforms, and more! Simply click the following link and explore where you can support, engage and interact with our podcast: https://linktr.ee/belowaveragejoes_podcast Thanks for listening!