“Hit him with my car…” Robert Whittaker details becoming friend with Israel Adesanya after longstanding rivalry
Former rival Robert Whittaker talks about meeting superstar Israel Adesanya, training together, and making content.
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Robert Whittaker meets Israel Adesanya years after rivalry (via Imago)
Robert Whittaker is one of the most respected and beloved fighters on the UFC roster. The Australian superstar is known for maintaining good relationships with most of his opponents. However, his rivalry with former champion Israel Adesanya was notably more intense.
Despite sharing the octagon twice and trying to destroy each other, Izzy and Whittaker recently shocked everyone by collaborating. Whittaker also talked about their meeting in a recent interview. According to the former champion, their relationship has come a long way since they first fought each other.
I don’t know if I hated him, but I’m pretty sure that 10 years ago, I would’ve tried hitting him with my car if I could have.
Robert Whittaker via Main Event
In the post, both superstars can be seen training and light sparring. Whittaker also revealed that he won’t be fighting Adesanya for the third time due to their newly developed friendship. The former rivals also shot a video for Izzy’s YouTube channel, which has yet to be published.
Robert Whittaker: "I don’t know if I hated him, but I’m pretty sure that 10 years ago, I would’ve tried hitting him with my car if I could have." 😂🚗
— MMA.PROS.PICK (@MMAPROSPICK) January 15, 2025
via: @MainEventTV / #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/Edfm0GhCJf
Whittaker lost his UFC title to Israel Adesanya back in 2019 via KO in his home country. He bounced back from the loss and managed to get the rematch by stacking up wins. However, the result remained the same as the ‘Reaper’ lost the fight again. Whittaker again tried for another title run, but was recently defeated at UFC 308.
Robert Whittaker describes his UFC Mount Rushmore
UFC has been blessed with some of the best MMA fighters in the history of mankind. Over the years, these fighters have given fight fans numerous incredible fights which ultimately elevated the sport. While everyone aspires to reach the pinnacle of MMA, few fighters achieved that and made a distinguished identity.
To reach that level of popularity, fighters will have to be dominant, and consistent and master their craft. Robert Whittaker is a legend of the sport and has been a part of UFC for a long time. In a recent interview, he named his UFC Mount Rushmore which was not that surprising.
GSP, Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, Jose Aldo. I feel like that was a cool era.
Robert Whittaker via Sportsnet
Georges St-Pierre is regarded as the most well-rounded fighter of all time and is a great role model for the younger generation. Anderson Silva was unstoppable in his prime and set a standard of fighting back in his title reign. Jose Aldo is regarded as the featherweight GOAT. Finally, Jon Jones, the GOAT of MMA irrespective of his controversies outside the octagon.
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