Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker
Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker?
Adesanya's rivalry with Whittaker is one of the most notable in the world of MMA. The two fighters have a long history of competing against each other, with Adesanya emerging victorious in their first encounter.
Israel Adesanya
Key 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
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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