Video: Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker full fight

In 2019 and in front of a record setting crowd in Australia, Israel Adesanya won the UFC middleweight title, taking it from Robert Whittaker…

By: Anton Tabuena | 2 years ago
Video: Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker full fight
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In 2019 and in front of a record setting crowd in Australia, Israel Adesanya won the UFC middleweight title, taking it from Robert Whittaker with a second round KO.

Since then, Adesanya has defended his title three times, while Whittaker also won three straight bouts to earn a much deserve chance at redemption. The stage has been set, and the pair will rematch at UFC 271.

Before that all happens though, here’s a chance to get hyped and relive the action by watching Adesanya’s crowning moment in its entirety. Watch the full first bout between Adesanya and Whittaker from UFC 243 below.

Here’s a snippet from our play-by-play from back in 2019, showing a live reaction to the finish:

Round 2 – Whittaker jumps in with a huge left. He presses and lands another. A third as Adesanya throws a kick. Whittaker lands again! Adesanya with a jab. Whittaker chasing a bit. Long jab from Whittaker. A short counter right hook lands again for Adesanya. A head kick wobbles Whittaker even though he blocked it. Adesanya goes to the body now. Whittaker with a combo inside. Hard jab from Whittaker as Adesanya throws a kick. Left hook from Whittaker. They trade lefts and Whittaker lands a head kick. Whittaker with a low kick to the back leg as Adesanya throws a head kick. Counter right from Whittaker. Whittaker with a big left but eats a counter and it drops him again! Adesanya is all over him! WE HAVE A NEW UNIFIED CHAMPION!

Israel Adesanya defeated Robert Whittaker via KO (strikes), 3:33 of round 2

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Anton Tabuena
Anton Tabuena

Anton Tabuena is the Managing Editor for Bloody Elbow. He’s been covering MMA and combat sports since 2009, and has also fought in MMA, Muay Thai and kickboxing.

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