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Israel Adesanya freaks out after seeing pro wrestling legend Booker T at the UFC 271 post-fight presser (Video)
Harry Kettle - February 14, 2022
He may be UFC middleweight champion, but Israel Adesanya reacted just like any pro wrestling fan would when he saw Booker T. Last Saturday night at UFC 271, Israel Adesanya managed to defeat Robert Whittaker via unanimous decision to successfully retain his UFC middleweight title. “The Last Stylebender” faced far more adversity than he did in their first meeting back at UFC 243 but in the end, he just about did enough in the eyes of the judges to get the nod.
Robert Whittaker explains why he remains excited despite losing to Israel Adesanya for a second time: “There is no ceiling”
Harry Kettle - February 14, 2022
UFC middleweight Robert Whittaker has explained why he feels excited despite his loss to Israel Adesanya at UFC 271. Despite improving dramatically in comparison to his first meeting with Adesanya at UFC 243, Robert Whittaker wasn’t able to get the nod on the judges’ scorecards this past Saturday night. Their Houston collision went the distance with “The Last Stylebender” successfully defending the strap, to the surprise of the challenger.
Israel Adesanya details the brief conversation he had with Robert Whittaker after UFC 271
Fernando Quiles - February 13, 2022
Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker had a conversation after their UFC 271 rematch and now we know what was said. The main event of UFC 271 this past Saturday night featured a middleweight title rematch. It was Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 inside the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Whittaker made some adjustments after being stopped via second-round TKO by “Izzy” back in 2019.
Robert Whittaker confident he will get an eventual trilogy fight with Israel Adesanya: “I’m going to stomp everyone that stands in front of me”
Fernando Quiles - February 13, 2022
Robert Whittaker is convinced that he’ll have a third clash with Israel Adesanya. Whittaker and Adesanya did battle a second time. Their first meeting took place back in Oct. 2019. In that encounter, it was Adesanya who scored the second-round TKO.
Pros react after Israel Adesanya defeats Robert Whittaker at UFC 271
Christopher Taylor - February 12, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 271 event was headlined by a middleweight title fight rematch between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker. Adesanya (21-1 MMA) and Whittaker (23-5 MMA) clashed for the second time this evening in Houston with the promotions coveted middleweight title up for grabs.
UFC 271 Results: Israel Adesanya defeats Robert Whittaker
Chris Taylor - February 12, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 271 event is headlined by a middleweight title fight rematch featuring Israel Adesanya taking on Robert Whittaker. Adesanya (21-1 MMA) and Whittaker (23-5 MMA) are set to clash for the second time this evening in Houston with the promotions coveted middleweight title up for grabs.
UFC 271: ‘Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2’ Live Results And Highlights
Chris Taylor - February 12, 2022
The Octagon returns to Houston for tonight’s UFC 271 event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker 2. Adesanya (21-1 MMA) and Whittaker (23-5 MMA) are set to clash for the second time this evening with the promotions coveted middleweight title up for grabs.
Israel Adesanya shows off "NFT chain" featuring his knockout of Robert Whittaker (Video)
Harry Kettle - February 11, 2022
The mind games of Israel Adesanya continue after he showed off an NFT chain that showcases his knockout win over Robert Whittaker. Tomorrow night at UFC 271, Israel Adesanya will attempt to successfully defend the UFC middleweight title for a fourth time as he prepares to take on Robert Whittaker. In their first showdown, back at UFC 243, Adesanya managed to knock Whittaker out – claiming the undisputed gold in the process.
Chael Sonnen believes Robert Whittaker was “petrified” in first fight with Israel Adesanya, shares prediction for Saturday’s rematch
Susan Cox - February 10, 2022
Chael Sonnen has weighed in on the upcoming title fight rematch between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker at UFC 271 this coming weekend, February 12th, 2022. Sonnen, spoke about their first fight and shared his views on what went wrong for ‘The Reaper’ back in October of 2019 at UFC 243 at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.
UFC 271 | Pro fighters make their picks for Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker 2 title fight
Cole Shelton - February 9, 2022
In the main event of UFC 271, Israel Adesanya is set to defend his middleweight belt as he rematches Robert Whittaker. Heading into the fight, Adesanya is a -280 favorite while the former champ is a +225 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros are unanimous in thinking Adesanya has Whittaker’s number and will defend his belt again and continue his reign atop the middleweight division.
Brendan Schaub weighs in on Robert Whittaker’s game plan for Israel Adesanya rematch: “He’s making a huge mistake"
Susan Cox - February 9, 2022
Brendan Schaub, the former UFC heavyweight, weighed in on Robert Whittaker’s game plan for a rematch with Israel Adesanya during his YouTube podcast ‘The Schaub Show’. Schaub thinks Whittaker should come up with his own strategy to beat Israel Adesanya, and not be relying on replicating Jan Blachowicz’s gameplan.
Manimal! Israel Adesanya is absolutely shredded for UFC 271 (Photo)
Christopher Taylor - February 8, 2022
Israel Adesanya appears to be in the best shape of his career ahead of Saturday’s main event rematch with Robert Whittaker at UFC 271. Adesanya (21-1 MMA) will be taking on Whittaker (24-5 MMA) in the much anticipated headliner at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas this Saturday.
Israel Adesanya plans to unveil “new weapons” in UFC 271 rematch with Robert Whittaker: “I'm not even lying. He's f*cked”
Susan Cox - February 8, 2022
With UFC 271 only days away, Israel Adesanya plans to unveil ‘new weapons’ in his rematch with Robert Whittaker. Adesanya (21-1 MMA) will be taking on Whittaker (24-5 MMA) in the much anticipated headliner at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Saturday, February 12th.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 66 with Robert Whittaker, Renato Moicano, Roxanne Modafferi, Kyler Phillips, and Jared Vanderaa
Cole Shelton - February 8, 2022
The 66th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC 271. We’re first joined by one-half of the main event in the top-ranked middleweight contender and former middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker (2:53). UFC lightweight, Renato Moicano (15:35) then stops by. 12th-ranked women’s flyweight, Roxanne Modafferi (28:06) joins the show. UFC bantamweight, Kyler Phillips (38:30) then comes on. Closing out the show is UFC heavyweight, Jared Vanderaa (49:28).
Coach Eugene Bareman would like to see a “five-round whitewash” from Israel Adesanya in rematch with Robert Whittaker
Susan Cox - February 7, 2022
This coming Saturday, February 12th at UFC 271 in Houston will feature the much anticipated Adesanya vs Whittaker 2. The two fighters met up back at UFC 243 in October 2019 with Adesanya (21-1 MMA) beating Whittaker (24-5 MMA) by a second round knockout.
Israel Adesanya says he's "going to f*ck Whittaker up, again" at UFC 271: "It’s another easy bag"
Cole Shelton - February 1, 2022
Israel Adesanya believes his rematch against Robert Whittaker is another easy paycheck. Adesanya is looking to defend his middleweight title for the fourth time as he rematches Whittaker in the main event of UFC 271 in a very intriguing matchup. The first time they fought, Adesanya scored a second-round TKO to become the new champ and he expects the rematch to be just as easy.
Official main card announced for UFC 271, Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa serves as co-headliner
Harry Kettle - January 24, 2022
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced the main card for UFC 271 with Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa serving as the co-main event. Next month in Houston, the UFC will put on their second pay-per-view of the year with the headline attraction being Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker 2 for the UFC middleweight title. However, despite that being an incredible main event, it’s worth noting that there are plenty of other intriguing contests set to go down at the Toyota Center.
Robert Whittaker would “love” to get Israel Adesanya “on his back” in UFC 271 rematch
Susan Cox - January 11, 2022
UFC 271 features a middleweight title fight rematch between Robert Whittaker (23-5 MMA) and Israel Adesanya (21-1 MMA) and goes down February 12th at the Toyota Center in Houston. Losing his title to Adesanya back in October 2019 at UFC 243 in Melbourne, Australia, Whittaker is aiming to reclaim his belt and recently spoke to ‘MMA Junkie‘ about what went wrong with his first fight: