Israel Adesanya notched his fifth title defense following a convincing performance against Jared Cannonier in the main event of UFC 276.After five rounds, all three judges ruled in favor of 'The Last Stylebender,' giving him scores of 49-46, 50-45, and 49-46. Adesanya is now on a three-fight winning streak, keeping his undefeated UFC middleweight record intact at 12-0.UFC@ufcThat @Stylebender jab is hitting with pinpoint accuracy #UFC2762899343That @Stylebender jab is hitting with pinpoint accuracy 🎯 #UFC276 https://t.co/wQANTGQG7JDuring his post-fight interview, Adesanya called out Alex Pereira, his longtime rival and presumably the next middleweight title challenger. Pereira, of course, is famous for being the only man to hold a knockout win over the UFC's reigning 185-pound kingpin, albeit in the sport of kickboxing.The co-main event saw a masterful performance from Alexander Volkanovski, who finally earned a decisive win over his rival Max Holloway. The Australian was too fast, strong, and sharp for Holloway, who was overwhelmed by Volkanovksi's volume and power.UFC@ufcWe just witnessed an absolute masterclass from @AlexVolkanovski #UFC2762863523We just witnessed an absolute masterclass from @AlexVolkanovski 👑 #UFC276 https://t.co/LrnOa0yLBKAll three judges were on the same page, scoring the bout 50-45 in favor of the champion. Volkanovski is now 3-0 against Holloway and is looking to move up to lightweight in search of a new challenge.Meanwhile, the middleweight division appears to have crowned a new No.1 contender after Alex Pereira brutally knocked out No.4-ranked Sean Strickland. Previously unranked, the Brazilian knocked off Strickland, who was on a six-fight hot streak.UFC@ufcDON'T PLAY WITH THE POWER OF POATAN 🤯[ #UFC276 | #UFCFightWeek | Live on ESPN+ PPV: ufc.ac/3OdfkGp ]5443702DON'T PLAY WITH THE POWER OF POATAN 🤯[ #UFC276 | #UFCFightWeek | Live on ESPN+ PPV: ufc.ac/3OdfkGp ] https://t.co/mxp7nhek3PIn a battle of veteran welterweights, Bryan Barberena defeated former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler with a vicious technical knockout finish. 'Bam Bam' is now on a three-fight win streak, having defeated Matt Brown and Darian Weeks in his previous outings.UFC@ufcBAM BAM GETS IT DONE!!!![ @Bryan_Barberena | #UFC276 | Live on ESPN+ PPV: ufc.ac/3OdfkGp ]2617469BAM BAM GETS IT DONE!!!![ @Bryan_Barberena | #UFC276 | Live on ESPN+ PPV: ufc.ac/3OdfkGp ] https://t.co/4XTKFCLziZFinally, UFC 276 kickstarted with an unusual conclusion to the main card curtain-jerker. Sean O'Malley vs. Pedro Munhoz ended in a no-contest after the latter was hit by an unintentional eye poke in round two.UFC 276 card and resultsMain CardIsrael Adesanya (c) def. Jared Cannonier via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45)Alexander Volkanovski (c) def. Max Holloway via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)Alex Pereira def. Sean Strickland via first-round TKO (punches)Bryan Barberena def. Robbie Lawler via second-round TKO (punches)Sean O'Malley vs. Pedro Munhoz ends in no contest (eye poke)Preliminary CardJalin Turner def. Brad Riddell via first-round submission (guillotine choke)Jim Miller def. Donald Cerrone via second-round submission (guillotine choke)Ian Garry def. Gabriel Green via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Dricus Du Plessis def. Brad Tavares via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Andre Muniz def. Uriah Hall via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Maycee Barber def. Jessica Eye via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)Julija Stoliarenko def. Jessica Rose-Clark via first-round submission (armbar)