Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has fought current titleholder Israel Adesanya twice, and was defeated both times. While he didn’t get the result that he wanted in either fight, Whittaker has had two training camps specifically dedicated to fighting Adesanya. Adesanya successfully defended his title for the fifth time in the UFC 276 main event defeating Jared Cannonier by unanimous decision. His next opponent also fought on the UFC 276 fight card
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Robert Whittaker gives his take on Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira – MMA Weekly