In a dominant performance, Robert Whittaker picked up a unanimous decision win over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC Vegas 24. Over the course of five rounds, the ‘Reaper’ picked his opponent apart on the feet and secured rounds with takedowns and ground and pound all the way to the last horn. On Twitter, pro fighters praised his performance.
Love watching Whittaker and Gastelum fight, guaranteed fireworks! #UFC
— Mike Trizano (@TheLoneWolfMMA) April 18, 2021
Someone going to SLEEP!! #UFCVegas24
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 18, 2021
KG is a dawg man! I thought for sure Whittaker was going to finish it this RD. Gastelum battling back. We might have a classic if they keep up this pace #UFCVegas24
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 18, 2021
Whittaker is looking CRISPY right now with those counters!!! #UFCVegas24
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) April 18, 2021
Robert Whittaker karate style is giving him the advantage of long distance fighting. #UFCVegas24
— John Wayne Makdessi (@JohnMakdessi) April 18, 2021
For those who need to watch a real fight after that BS boxing match, @robwhittakermma and @KelvinGastelum are late in round 3 of 5 in an incredible fight. @ufc#ufc #UFCVegas24
— Devin Powell (@DevinPowellMMA) April 18, 2021
I have Whittaker up all 3 rounds but Gastelum is constantly trying to finish this fight! #UFCVegas24
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) April 18, 2021
These two are putting on a real show showcasing real fighting skill #WhittakerVsGastelum #UFCFightnight
— John Dodson III (@JohnDodsonMMA) April 18, 2021
Whittaker so good backing up he was gonna hurt Costa
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 18, 2021
Whitaker looking super sharp and Gastelum staying tough in the exchanges. This fight is beautiful.
— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) April 18, 2021
Whittaker looks so damn good! Kelvin is still coming though. Amazing fight. #UFCVegas24
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) April 18, 2021
Four rounds down. Whittaker is looking crispy
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) April 18, 2021
Whittaker just sniping Gastelum every time he steps forward in his range. Gotta break the rhythm. Can’t just walk right in without the feints and stance switches against this type of high level footwork. #UFCVegas24
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 18, 2021
Good job my son.
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) April 18, 2021
Congrats to Whitaker on amazing performance. Gastelum as tough as they come !
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) April 18, 2021
Robert Whittaker is the #1 contender and the rightful challenger for the middleweight belt #UFCVegas24
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) April 18, 2021
@robwhittakermma on another level rn I could watch 100 rounds
— Kevin MTP Lee (@MoTownPhenom) April 18, 2021
Whittaker Adesanya 2 is gonna be such a solid fight
— Chase Hooper (@chase_hooper) April 18, 2021
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