Israel Adesanya, Chris Hemsworth, Jorge Masvidal, Derek Brunson, and other stars react to Robert Whittaker’s stunning performance against Kelvin Gastelum


Israel Adesanya, Chris Hemsworth, Jorge Masvidal, Derek Brunson, and other stars react to Robert Whittaker’s stunning performance against Kelvin Gastelum

UFC Vegas 24’s main event saw former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum bump heads. Rob proved to the world why he is one of the best fighters in the UFC roster. Robert Whittaker defeated Kelvin by decision at the end of 5 rounds. His performance was nothing short of stunning. This performance for sure got lot of UFC aces reacting to it, including the likes of the current middleweight champion.

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The fight was held at UFC Apex in Las Vegas on April 17th. Robert Whittaker with this win sealed his third consecutive victory in three fights. Ever since the Kiwi lost his belt to Israel Adesanya, he has not lost a bout. This will surely secure him a rematch against ‘The Last Stylebender’. ‘The Reaper’ is keen to seek revenge against the Izzy and win back his belt.

Twitter reactions to Robert Whittaker’s win

Robert Whittaker vs. Kelvin Gastelum
Robert Whittaker vs. Kelvin Gastelum

The current middleweight champion Israel Adesanya watched Robert Whittaker outclass Kelvin and was still not impressed as he goofily reacts to the fight on Twitter. He wrote, “good job my son.”

Hollywood superstar who is known for his roles as Thor, Chris Hemsworth also posted on Instagram reacting to the Whittaker vs. Gastelum fight. Chris called Rob, “the most humble dangerous man in the biz”.

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Chris Hemsworth on Instagram

UFC Welterweight title contender, Jorge Masvidal also reacted to the fight on Twitter. Gamebred had nothing but respect for the Kiwi who outclassed his opponent today. “Masterclass. Always a fan Rob,” he wrote.

Derek Brunson and Kevin Lee also enjoyed The Reaper’s performance. They let the world know how they feel about it. Brunson is excited to see a rematch against Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker.

Marlon Vera and Chris Weidman congratulated the former champion for such a masterclass of a performance. To be honest no can blame them for reacting with awe. What the world witnessed from Rob was nothing short of greatness.

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