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Light Heavyweight Title Bout

It’s no secret that UFC cards featuring three title fights have proven to be some of the most memorable fight nights in history. But UFC 259 has the opportunity to deliver even further, with the possibility of Israel Adesanya joining the esteemed and exclusive “champ champ” club.

One of the most iconic venues in the history of sport became simply a small detail in the storyline of UFC 205, when Conor McGregor became the first fighter to hold UFC titles in multiple divisions simultaneously after defeating Eddie Alvarez, accessorizing his featherweight belt with a lightweight one as well.