Robert Whittaker vs Israel Adesanya
Robert Whittaker vs Israel Adesanya: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya?
Whittaker faced Adesanya in a title bout that highlighted the clash of two striking specialists. The fight was pivotal in defining the middleweight division and showcased the evolution of both fighters.
Robert Whittaker
Key numbers
- Total fightsOver 30
- WinsMultiple
- LossesFew
- KnockoutsMultiple
- SubmissionsFew
Top honours
- UFC Middleweight Champion2017-2018
- UFC Performance of the NightMultiple awards
- Fight of the NightMultiple awards
- Australian Fighter of the Year2017
- Most Significant Strikes Landed in a Title FightSet record during his championship reign
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Israel Adesanya
Visit Israel Adesanya hubKey numbers
- Wins24
- Losses6
- Knockout Wins16
- Decision Wins8
- Fights30
Top honours
- UFC Middleweight Champion2019-2020
- Glory Middleweight Contender Tournament Winner2016
- King in the Ring Cruiserweights II Tournament Winner2014
- King in the Ring Cruiserweights III Tournament Winner2015
- The Heavyweights III Tournament Winner2015