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Izzy Glad Whittaker Came Out Of ‘Dark Place,’ Plans To Send Him Back

Israel Adesanya is planning to send Robert Whittaker back to a dark place. Israel Adesanya is flying high coming into his next title fight....

Whittaker: I Don’t Like Adesanya’s Character & How He Conducts Himself

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker says he doesn't like rival Israel Adesanya's "character" and the "way he conducts himself." As far as active rivalries...

UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker II Staff Predictions

UFC 271 is now two sleeps away, and our staff is ready to get you even more amped up for the second pay-per-view event...

Adesanya Has “Déjà Vu” Tactic In Play For Whittaker Rematch

Israel Adesanya has brought back the hi-top fade to "remind" Robert Whittaker of UFC 243. UFC 271 takes place on Saturday, February 12. As the...

Whittaker Reveals The Changes He’s Made Ahead Of Adesanya Rematch

UFC middleweight contender Robert Whittaker has detailed the host of changes he's made ahead of his second fight against reigning 185-pound king Israel Adesanya. At...

Israel Adesanya on Robert Whittaker: “I Humbled Him”

UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya doesn't expect Robert Whittaker to talk trash ahead of UFC 271 having "humbled" him in their UFC 243 contest. Adesanya...

Israel Adesanya “Feels 100%” Vindicated With New UFC Deal

UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya is a happy man after signing a new deal with the highest platform in MMA. It was reported earlier on...

Whittaker Feels Sense Of Mutual Respect & Common Goal With Adesanya

Heading into their rematch at UFC 271, Robert Whittaker is in a different headspace than he was two years ago. "Bobby Knuckles" Whittaker has...

Israel Adesanya Knows The Moment He Will Take Whittaker’s Spirit Away

Israel Adesanya thinks he knows Robert Whittaker's breaking point. A middleweight title fight between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker is on tap for this...

Brunson Lays Out Retirement Plan: Beat Cannonier, Beat Izzy, Peace Out

UFC middleweight Derek Brunson has revealed he's planning on retiring after two more appearances inside the Octagon. Brunson's recent form has certainly been one of...

Israel Adesanya Signs New Multi-Fight Deal With UFC

Israel Adesanya will be staying with the UFC for the foreseeable future. It was well known that Adesanya could fight out his UFC contract this...

This Week In BOAT Talk Ep. 2: Sonnen Tackles Silva vs. Adesanya

At the start of the year, we published a piece differentiating between the terms GOAT and BOAT. As the GOAT, an athlete was able to...

Coach: The UFC Isn’t Pushing Israel Adesanya The Way They Should

City Kickboxing head coach Eugene Bareman believes UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya is being under-promoted by MMA's leading organization. Adesanya has ruled over the 185lbers...

Israel Adesanya Doesn’t Get All The Fuss About Whittaker’s ‘Improvement’

Israel Adesanya isn't feeling all the talk about Robert Whittaker and his improvements. Israel Adesanya is preparing for a rematch with Robert Whittaker this...

Whittaker Unloads On The “Just Take Adesanya Down” Brigade

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has given a firm and hilarious response to those suggesting a victory over Israel Adesanya is as simple...