Derek Brunson vs Israel Adesanya
The Story
Israel Adesanya faces the top-ranked middleweight Derek Brunson at UFC 230 — a title-eliminator that announced Adesanya's arrival.
The Stakes
- •Middleweight contender slot — winner one fight from a title shot
- •Adesanya's undefeated UFC run on the line
- •Brunson's title-picture relevance
- •Madison Square Garden marquee spotlight