Adesanya, Robert Whittaker and UFC

Video: Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker unite for hilarious UFC 311 breakdown
It's still very early in 2025, but there have been multiple examples of wholesome MMA content turned in this year. There's arguably nothing more heartwarming than the collaboration between former UFC middleweight champions and longtime rivals Israel
UFC Stars Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker Are Now Training Together
The UFC middleweight division was once ruled by Robert Whittaker. Whittaker held the belt before losing it to Israel Adesanya in Oct. 2019. More news: UFC Star Khabib Nurmagomedov Reacts to Viral Video of Being Kicked Off Plane
‘It’s a funny world’… Robert Whittaker explains how he ended up training with old rival Israel Adesanya
Robert Whittaker has revealed how he ended up working with Israel Adesanya. The former UFC middleweight champion’s have shared a bitter rivalry through the years, but they have put that to one side to train with each other in 2025.
How ex-UFC champions Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya ended up training together
Robert Whittaker (27-8 MMA, 17-6 UFC) and Israel Adesanya (24-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC), who fought two times for the UFC middleweight title, recently spent time training at “The Stylebender’s” gym, City Kickboxing in New Zealand.
‘I don’t fight people I eat with’: Robert Whittaker shuts door on trilogy with new training partner Israel Adesanya
Robert Whittaker explains how he ended up training with past foe Israel Adesanya, and why he’ll never fight Adesanya again in the UFC, or anywhere else.
Israel Adesanya Preps for UFC Saudi Arabia with Former Rival Robert Whittaker
The final stretch of Israel Adesanya's training camp for UFC Saudi Arabia included a surprise reunion with another former middleweight champion.
‘It works’… Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya laugh at the way Dricus du Plessis fights
Former UFC champions Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya laugh at common foe Dricus Du Plessis’ awkward but effective fight style.
Israel Adesanya shares photo with former foe Robert Whittaker: "Did we just become best friends?!"
Israel Adesanya recently shared a photo on social media a man he has faced twice - none other than former UFC middleweight champion, Robert 'The Reaper' Whittaker.
‘Drastic changes’ – Fans stunned as Israel Adesanya releases training footage with former UFC rival
Israel Adesanya shocked MMA fans around the world after he was pictured alongside his former UFC rival Robert Whittaker. The two ex-UFC champions were spotted sparring in training footage released
‘Keeps things fun’: Why Whittaker is training with longtime rival Adesanya
The former UFC middleweight champion was in Auckland this week training alongside longtime rival Israel Adesanya and the team at City Kickboxing, with Whittaker reaching out to the gym as he looks for ways to add to his own training.
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Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya share candid takes on Dricus du Plessis: "I was like ‘he’s so slow’"
Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya shared their thoughts on the UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis.
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“Warms My Damn Heart” – Social Media Shower Love After Israel Adesanya Shares A ‘Wholesome’ Picture With Former Rival
Israel Adesanya wins hearts as he reunites with a former rival, calling him his "best friend." See their inspiring bond.
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‘This is gonna be WrestleMania’… Israel Adesanya makes prediction for UFC 311 title fight
Adesanya agrees with his prediction that the 155lb champion will retain his title at UFC 311 – but he refuses to totally ...