Former UFC two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker fought twice in the UFC, and both times, the “Last Stylebender” got the better of the Australian MMA fighter. In the first fight, Israel Adesanya knocked out Whittaker, and after 3 years, the two again crossed paths; this time, the “Reaper” came prepared for the challenge and gave a tough fight to the then-middleweight champ but failed to score on the judge’s scorecard despite doing his best he lost the second fight via unanimous decision.
Since then, the two can’t be said to have bad blood, but they were not on talking terms. In a recent video uploaded by Israel Adesanya on his YouTube channel, the two were seen together sparring and praising each other, indicating that they share a great bond. In fact, Robert Whittaker, who was once targeting a trilogy bout against the former champ, denied fighting for a third time.
“I don’t like to hold on to things. When you hold on to stuff like anger or bitterness or envy or whatever, it just… You think it’s hurting the other person, it’s not, it’s hurting yourself. So after fights are done, people think I’m still salty with certain things. I’m like, bro, why would I hold on to that? Like, for me, it’s only gonna poison me.”
Israel Adesanya said
Despite fighting in the same weight division, Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker are now helping each other prepare for their next fights. With Israel’s fight against rising contender Nassourdine Imavov approaching, Robert Whittaker is helping Israel Adesanya work on his takedown defense and wrestling.
Israel Adesanya is looking to get back to winning ways on UFC Saudi Arabia card, whereas Nassourdine Imavov will be looking to extend his win count this February.
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