UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya (22-1) faced off with ex-champ Robert Whittaker (23-6) in a five-round main event. Plans for a middleweight title fight between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker will likely have to wait until 2022 after the rematch was originally expected to take place at UFC 268 in November. 155 shares. Tai Tuivasa +160, heavyweight Jared Cannonier -160 vs. Israel Adesanya vs. Israel Adesanya, after defeating Robert Whittaker in their first match. Israel Adesanya remains the gold standard. m. . Matt Erickson. Photo / Getty Images. Tai TuivasaThis is the UFC 271 live blog for Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker, the main event for UFC 271 at the Toyota Center in Houston on Saturday night. He’s been. Ranking divisional. m. Robert Whittaker. PARIS – Outside of champion Israel Adesanya, no one at middleweight has been able to beat Robert Whittaker – a fact that still remains true Saturday at UFC Fight Night 2 09. The fight was competitive until Adesanya. Robert Whittaker looks to redeem himself as he takes on Israel Adesanya for the second time at UFC 271. In Spanish - Israel Adesanya vs. We’re less than two weeks from the highly anticipated middleweight title rematch between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker at UFC 271. At UFC 271, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya faces Robert Whittaker in a rematch for the championship belt. , when “Last. If the pay-per-view is purchased, all fights from UFC 271: Adesanya vs. 2-ranked UFC middleweight Robert Whittaker has lost twice to the No. #ufc #ufc271 #adesanya #adesanyavswhittakerFor 2016, Pereira win Adesanya by decision – for 2017, e beat di Nigerian-born fighter again for knock out. Israel Adesanya vs. Click here to check the event start time. 30: Kyler Phillips $1. Farah Hannoun. Israel Adesanya: UFC 271 - Adesanya vs. The rematch between Israel "The Last Stylebender" Adesanya and "The Reaper" Robert Whittaker saw a competitive exchange in the Octagon from the UFC Middleweight Champion and number one contender. 36: Robert Whittaker $3. This should be a fantastic rematch with these striking specialists separating from the rest of the pack. Modified Feb 13, 2022 20:02 GMT. . Before Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker take center stage in the main event of #UFC271, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Alexander K. 6, 2019. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Robert Whittaker: Striker: 6' 0" 185 lbs: Dricus Du Plessis: Mixed Martial Artist: 6' 1" 186 lbsFight summary of UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Adesanya making his return to the Octagon ring at UFC 271. ET. Whittaker 2 will be available to watch on ESPN+. com: 2022-02-12, some good exchanges but it is not enough to get three stars: the mma fight Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker 2 gets two (take a look at our ranking of the Best Mma Fights of 2022). . About the author. . Robert Whittaker. Adesanya vs Whittaker main event time: Ring-walks are estimated for 12 a. Israel Adesanya (c) -280 vs. Whittaker 2 pits Israel The Last Stylebender Adesanya vs Robert The Reaper / Bobby Knuckles Whittaker fight in Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, United States on Feb 12, 2022. I’ve recently reconnected with some of my best friends (kind of went solo/depressed during the majority of the pandemic) and I’ve been inviting my friends to UFC fights at my house these past few weeks and they’ve been. Whittaker 2 Feb. Robert Whittaker 2: Being true to yourself There are certain matchups that just… deliver. 9 on its MMA pound-for-pound rankings. Israel Adesanya defended his middleweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 271. 0:00 - Intro1:29. The second bout between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker was a back-and-forth affair that saw both fighters bring their A-game. vs. The middleweight title bout was the UFC 263 main event at Gila. Derek Brunson can see Robert Whittaker winning, but is leaning towards Israel Adesanya at UFC 271. MIAMI – Derek Brunson is potentially one win away from avenging two of his most disappointing losses. Jacob Montalva and Doug Crosby scored the first three rounds in favor of Israel Adesanya and the last two rounds in favor of Robert Whittaker. Follow UFC 274 live. Whittaker 2 from Toyota Center (Houston) in Houston on February 12, 2022 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. 5. You can now make it 22-0 as Adesanya defeated a game Whittaker to win the rematch by unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) to retain the middleweight championship from the Toyota Center in Houston. With his two-and-a-half year journey through the wilderness behind him in the aftermath of his 2019 middleweight title loss to rival Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker believes he is better off for. Robert Whittaker 2 (UFC 271) UFC live stream from ESPN PPV on Watch ESPN. It was his fourth successful defense of the title he won from Whittaker in 2019. UFC Fight Week UFC 271: Bisping on Adesanya vs Whittaker. Whttaker 2. Feb 11, 2022. When those matchups are made from a pairing of the two best fighters in a division. Israel Adesanya put an end to his rivalry with Robert Whittaker last night (Sat. Enjoy n Dont Sue Me plzRobert ‘The Reaper’ Whittaker is set to face off against the man who a little over 27 months ago defeated him to claim the throne of the middleweight division at UFC 243. If the pay-per-view is purchased, all fights from UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Catch. . #1. As it is a rematch there are enough hype among the fans. Discover how and where to watch. Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker 2 ended in a controversial decision where many thought Whittaker won the fight. In the co-main event, Derrick Lewis and. At UFC 287, Adesanya successfully reclaimed his middleweight title with a second-round knockout of longtime nemesis Alex. Israel Adesanya: -255. . Whittaker 2 will be available to watch on ESPN+. Paul. Robert Whittaker vs Marvin Vettori Full Fight UFN 209 Paris Part 1. Israel Adesanya (c) -280 vs. 15 of 50 20 of 51 30% 39% 14 of 48 13 of 42 0 of 0 Robert Whittaker Unanimous Decision; UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Israel Adesanya successfully defends his title vs. 12 in Houston, a battle of precision vs. UFC 271 Countdown: Adesanya vs Whittaker 2 2022. He is 10-1 in the UFC since joining the promotion in 2018. Whttaker 2 If the pay-per-view is purchased, all fights from UFC 271: Adesanya vs. ET) Champ Israel Adesanya (184) vs. ISRAEL ADESANYA VS ROBERT WHITTAKER LOWDOWN. Israel Adesanya defeated Robert Whittaker via KO (strikes), 3:33 of round 2. Israel Adesanya retained his middleweight title with a unanimous decision win over Robert Whittaker, while Tai Tuivasa and Derrick Lewis also scored knockout wins in the co-main event. / new February 13, 2022Kevin Holland has given his verdict on Israel Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 will be available to watch on ESPN+. m. Adesanya’s odds to beat Whittaker come in at -280. (Josh Hedges / Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Parillo : Robert does come at you with a little bit of an. Israel Adesanya def. UFC 271: Adesanya vs Whittaker 2 took place on Saturday, February 12, 2022, live from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker both weighed 184 pounds Friday morning for their title fight Saturday night. Adesanya (21-1 MMA) and Whittaker (23-5 MMA) are set to clash for the second time this evening with the promotions coveted middleweight title up for grabs. The UFC middleweight champion, Adesanya (21-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) retained his title Saturday when he defeated his two-time rival Vettori (17-4-1 MMA, 7-3-1 UFC) via unanimous decision. The main event for this one is a UFC middleweight title tilt between champion Israel Adesanya and challenger Robert Whittaker. Israel ADESANYA UFC 271: Israel Adesanya vs. Whittaker has a chance to avenge a one-sided loss to Adesanya and. ET on ESPN/ESPN+, 6 p. ET with the preliminary bouts at 8:00 p. 1 contender fight for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya according to Dana White. • Israel Adesanya (c) vs. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Israel Adesanya. Whittaker 2 February 12, 2022 Toyota Center in Houston,. UFC. If the pay-per-view is purchased, all fights from UFC 271: Adesanya vs. View the profile of the MMA fighter Israel Adesanya from Nigeria on ESPN (IN). It was Adesanya's second win over "The Reaper. . Robert Whittaker has won three bouts since dropping his contest to Israel Adesanya in 2019. terms: UFC 271. Adesanya (21-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) knocked out Whittaker (23-5 MMA, 14-3 UFC) in 2019 at UFC 243 to claim the middleweight title, and the pair are set to run things back Feb. Then he retained his belt by unanimous. Whittaker 2: 13 Jun, 2021: M. Fight summary of UFC 271: Adesanya vs. " The. After their first meeting more than two years ago at UFC 243, middleweights Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker are set to do battle once again. 12 live from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Robert Whittaker 2 will take place Saturday, Feb. Robert Whittaker Robert Whittaker . Robert Whittaker • Derrick Lewis vs. Dricus du Plessis has stunned Australian Rob Whittaker to set up a title shot at middleweight king Israel Adesanya in the main event at UFC 293 in Sydney. m. By Shakiel Mahjouri Oct 25, 2021, 7:00pm EDT. Nationality: New Zealand Born: December 20, 1990 Height: 5'11" Reach: 73" Total Fights: 28 Record: 23-5 UFC 271- Adesanya vs. Adesanya with his hands low, looking very relaxed. U Dec. The second pay-per-view event of 2022 goes down tonight when UFC 271 takes place in Houston. Robert Whittaker Israel Adesanya 0 1 59 79 4 0 0 0 UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Doug Vazquez and SI Betting Staff. UFC 271: Adesanya vs. m. Israel Adesanya successfully defends his title vs. 12. Casey Leydon g. Robert Whittaker • Derrick Lewis vs. Israel Adesanya is two-for-two against Marvin Vettori. Robert Whittaker seeks revenge against Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 271 from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, on Saturday. View the profile of the MMA fighter Robert Whittaker from Australia on ESPN (UK). Paulo Costa. February 12, 2022 6:00 pm ET. Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker. The fight aired. Derek Brunson +135, middleweightAdesanya vs. Whittaker vs Adesanya 2 is the main event of UFC 271 and it is valid for the UFC middleweight title. UFC 271 live updates, highlights from Israel Adesanya vs. 12 Feb, 2022 08:00 PM 3 minutes to read. ET); Prelims (8 p. After seeing a pair of contenders square off in last. In a much closer affair than the first time, Israel Adesanya still retained his title in the rematch against Robert Whittaker. Israel Adesanya Full Fight UFC 243 Part 1. In a middleweight title fight on the main card, Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker meet Saturday at UFC 271 at the Toyota Center in Houston. Robert Whittaker is just hours away now. original sound - FIGHT SUPREME. Jared Cannonier (185) Kyler Phillips (136) vs. Main Card - Middleweight (185lbs) Bout – Approx. The event is going to be live from Toyota Center in. Israel Adesanya of Nigeria punches Robert Whittaker of New Zealand in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 243. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker seemed destined to meet again after their initial clash at UFC 243 in. Catch. After a year of stunning upsets and championships changing hands, the promotion caps it off with some. Robert Whittaker via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) Israel Adesanya: “Where You Come From” by DJ Khaled feat. UFC 271 took place on Feb. Main Event - Middleweight Title Bout: Israel Adesanya (184) vs Robert Whittaker (184) Co-Main Event - Heavyweight Bout: Derrick Lewis (266) vs Tai Tuivasa (265)After Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) reclaimed his middleweight title with a knockout of Alex Pereira in this past Saturday’s UFC 287 headliner, Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) called him out. Review by AllTheBestFights. June 13, 2021 12:30 am ET. Whttaker 2. Anton Tabuena: Whittaker really fought out of character the first time out and seemingly kept trying to rush in and get a quick KO. I projected Israel Adesanya as a 68. Robert Whittaker full fight preview: Head-to-toe Middleweight bout breakdown for UFC 271’s pay-per-view (PPV) main event match TONIGHT (Sat. Whittaker fakes takedown and fires a big left that misses. , Feb. UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya (22-1) faced off with ex-champ Robert Whittaker (23-6) in a five-round main event. 1 Robert Whittaker. Following an unsuccessful foray up at light heavyweight last year that resulted in a first. The UFC has finally unveiled the full fight card for its 271st numbered event scheduled for next month. The duo fought out a tightly contested five-rounder at #UFC271 with the Last Style. Low kick from Whittaker. 0 0 16 of 41 12 of 33 39% 36% 24 of 49 17 of 38 0 of 0 1 of 1 --- 100% 0 0 0 0 0:00 0:52 Round 3 Israel Adesanya . Israel Adesanya vs. 12, 2022) in Houston, Texas, may have been the finest five minutes of “Stylebender’s” spectacular Ultimate. Tai Tuivasa: KO/TKO: R2 (01:40) Tai Tuivasa def. The preliminary card will tentatively start at 8:00 p. Whittaker was able to land numerous takedowns throughout the fight, but Adesanya’s output proved to be too. 1 option, Pereira said, but former champion Robert Whittaker could enter the conversation. 4 Positives & 2 Negatives From UFC Fight Night: Brendan Allen vs. Whttaker 2 If the pay-per-view is purchased, all fights from UFC 271: Adesanya vs. UFC 271 takes place tonight, Saturday, Feb. View Zhang vs. #UFC271 | #israeladesanya | #r. Robert Whittaker. Marvin Vettori . UFC is set to close out 2023 with a trio of events culminating in a PPV event from Las Vegas. The middleweight title bout was the UFC 271 main event at Toyota Center in Houston. . 12 at UFC 271 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Michael Chandler expected more from Israel Adesanya at UFC 271. Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker 2 at UFC 271 narrated by MMA Crazy reporter Louise Green @LouiseGreenMMATwitter: Israel Adesanya successfully defends his title vs. See the official results, scores, highlights and interviews from the UFC 271 event in Houston, Texas. At UFC 271, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya faces Robert Whittaker in a rematch for the championship belt. Dig into the six biggest takeaways from UFC 271, including Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker, Derrick Lewis, Derek Brunson and. Holland believes the UFC middleweight. Paulo Costa. The prelims will begin at 8 p. In front of 57,127 fans at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, UFC. Mike Bohn. Whittaker took down Adesanya 1 1/2 minutes into the fourth round and got. The two will run it back at UFC 271 on Feb. 6, 2019. Whittaker live stream, start time. Israel Adesanya (c) (184 lbs) def. Israel Adesanya (21-1) struts out to Texas for the fourth defence of his middleweight crown, and it just so happens to be against somebody he has already knocked out. Nov 18. Related Videos. SS Production. 12, 2022) at UFC 271 live on ESPN+ PPV from inside Toyota Center in Houston, Tex. Jared Cannonier -160. Israel Adesanya successfully defends his title vs. UFC 271 live updates, highlights from Israel Adesanya vs. 13 February 2022. Derek Brunson. Kelvin Gastelum says Robert Whittaker gave him his toughest test to date. UFC 271: Adesanya vs. The main event is a middleweight title rematch between #IsraelAd. 12, with the early prelims kicking the event off around 6 p. 12 at Toyota Center in Houston. Israel Adesanya vs. Israel Adesanya . Within that time, Israel’ The Last Stylebender’ Adesanya is still unbeaten at middleweight, and he has established himself as the best in the division. Robert Whittaker watched Israel Adesanya overcome his nemesis and he believes he’ll soon get his chance to do the same. Adesanya is a big -300 favorite at Tipico; the comeback on Whittaker is +225. 4 Units) (1u) Robert Whittaker via Decision @ +530 (to Return 6. m. Round 3 - Not much from both sides. Heading into his middleweight title defense against Robert Whittaker, Israel Adesanya was 21-0, competing at 185 pounds. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on. Adesanya fight. In the main event, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will square off against Robert Whittaker for a second time. He’s been. Publish date:Robert Whittaker believes he's a "different beast" ahead of his UFC 271 rematch against Israel Adesanya. 752 shares. The rematch played out differently. related stories. Robert Whittaker via Unanimous Decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)UFC 243: Whittaker vs. 0 | Anton Tabuena. 27:41 _ Adesanya vs Romero the Adesanya vs. Du Plessis was gearing up for his grudge match against Adesanya after he finished Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, but was unable to make a quick turnaround due to injury. Whittaker 2 W Israel Adesanya "The Last Stylebender" L Robert Whittaker "The Reaper" UFC Middleweight Title Bout Method: Decision - Unanimous Round: 5 Time: 5:00 Time format: 5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5) Referee:. m. Share this story. I assume it will be much. Robert Whittaker 2. Odds: The current betting odds have Adesanya as the favorite at -260 to Whittaker being a +220. Derek Brunson +135, middleweight In the main event of UFC 271, middleweight champion Israel Adesanya successfully defended his title for a fourth time with a unanimous decision over Robert Whittaker. UFC 271 Free Fight: Israel Adesanya vs Robert. Unlike their. Israel Adesanya retained his middleweight belt by defeating former champion Robert Whittaker via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) at UFC 271 on Saturday in Houston. 27:41 _ Adesanya vs Romero the Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker, former middleweight champion lost the title to Israel. It was the best performance he had pulled off at the time, putting on a clinic against Robert Whittaker. Israel Adesanya (c) vs. With his second win over Robert Whittaker in the books, the feeling around MMA circles is that Israel Adesanya may be keeping that middleweight title for a while. 12 from Houston (Updated) It’s a battle for Oceania as New Zealand’s Israel Adesanya faces off against Australian Robert. Round 5. Marcelo Rojo (136)Robert Whittaker vs. DAZN News scored the. ET. Tune in for the. The bout was announced by the promotion on Saturday night. Robert Whittaker: Decision (unanimous) (48–47, 48–47, 49–46) 5 5:00 Heavyweight Tai Tuivasa: def. Whittaker 2 music courtesy of NCS Song: ArkArtist: Ship Wrek, Zookeeperschampion Israel Adesanya defends his belt against Robert Whittker at UFC 271 on Saturday night. Israel Adesanya held on to the UFC Middleweight Championship with a unanimous decision win over Robert Whittaker in their rematch at UFC 271 from the Toyota Center in Houston on Saturday. Multiple sources speaking to MMA. UFC 271 Adesanya vs Whittaker Fight Card Guide UFC 271 Collectibles Sat, Feb 12 / 7:00 PM PST Toyota Center, Houston United States Main Card Prelims Early Prelims Main Card Sat, Feb 12 /. UFC 271 has plenty in store for the rematch between two top-tier talents in Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker for the middleweight title. Cannonier: Feb 12, 2022. Whether you already subscribe to the streaming service or not, you have to pay to watch every numbered. When champion Israel Adesanya and top challenger Robert Whittaker clash for the second time at UFC 271, the finest of the UFC's middleweight division will be on display. . Tai Tuivasa • Jared Cannonier vs. The pair first fought back in October 2019, when Whittaker suffered a defeat against his Nigerian challenger back in pre-pandemic times, with the event going ahead at the Melbourne Marvel Stadium. • Israel Adesanya (c). The early prelims can be viewed on ESPN+ starting at 6 p. The first fight between the two in October 2019 saw The. Who is the best fighter on the planet? Legendary Fighters, who are man enough, to st. 6 for Adesanya). If you do make a post about a fight remember to: Keep spoilers out of the title, Tag your post as a spoiler, and. 271. Our 12 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers are backing the champ nearly. UFC 276: Adesanya vs Cannonier Results Israel Adesanya defeats Jared Cannonier via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) Alexander Volkanovski defeats Max Holloway via unanimous decision (50-45. com: 2022-02-12, some good exchanges but it is not enough to get three stars: the mma fight Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker 2 gets two (take a look at our ranking of the Best Mma Fights of 2022). Israel Adesanya (c) -280. Israel Adesanya. Whittaker vs Adesanya main card. Renato Moicano -165. Robert Whittaker (184) – for middleweight title. The main event is a middleweight title rematch between #IsraelAd. Robert Whittaker via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) Tai Tuivasa def. February 12, 2022 11:07 am ET. UFC 276: Adesanya vs. With Adesanya already holding wins in his previous reign over top contenders Robert Whittaker, Marvin Vettori, Jared Cannonier, and Paulo Costa, there. Robert Whittaker +230, middleweight championship Derrick Lewis -190 vs. ESPN Plus is also the only place to watch UFC in the US, and that goes for PPV events, too. HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 12: Robert Whittaker of Australia punches Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in their middleweight championship fight during UFC 271 at Toyota Center on February 12, 2022 in. Then, Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya was the +118 underdog, marking the first and only time in his UFC career that he was the plus-money option. • Israel Adesanya (c) vs. Adesanya (22–1) successfully defended his middleweight title against Robert Whittaker in the main event of UFC 271, winning the bout by. February 11, 2022 10:20 am ET. ET, the prelims around 8 p. BKFC. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) lost twice to Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) in title fights – once by knockout and once in a close decision. Derrick Lewis via KO (1:40 of. and we asked White if 28-year-old Vettori would be selected as the fighter to step in should 1 of the. After five rounds, Adesanya (22-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC) retained his title against Robert Whittaker (23-6 MMA, 14-4 UFC) by. After he lost the middleweight title to Israel Adesanya in October 2019, Whittaker has come storming back with three straight decision wins over. Watch the. UFC 271 Countdown: Adesanya vs Whittaker 2 2022. The winner is expected to challenge UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya later this year. Israel Adesanya Vs Robert Whittaker 2 - [Full Fight] UFC 4 Fights. Adesanya with a big left hand that. Narratives heading. 0 0 96 of 181 58 of 176 53% 32% 122 of 208 91 of 211 0 of 0 4 of 14 --- 28% 0 0 2 0 0:36 6:55 Per round Fighter KD Sig. Whittaker (23-6) had won three in a row after dropping the title to Adesanya, knocking off contenders Darren Till, Kelvin Gastelum and Cannonier. The fight is set to feature on the main card of the upcoming UFC 290 International Fight Week event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July. Odds and best bets for Saturday's UFC 271, headlined by Israel Adesanya vs. Tai Tuivasa (UFC. Robert Whittaker. Robert Whittaker 2 odds, predictions, betting trends for UFC 271 Adesanya made his MMA debut in 2012. UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker 2 in the “Land Down Under” Canada’s. 5 at 10pm ET; Where: Marvel Stadium in. Israel Adesanya (c) def. Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya managed to retain his title in a gritty battle against former titleholder Robert Whittaker -- the man he first won the title from in October 2019. Main Card: 8am PKT (Sunday) on Ten Sports. Robert Whittaker 2-led pay-per-view (PPV) event TONIGHT (Sat. If the pay-per-view is purchased, all fights from UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker, Israel Adesnya enfrenta este Sáb. View the profile of the MMA fighter Israel Adesanya from Nigeria on ESPN. Robert Whittaker 2 full fight video preview for UFC 271 PPV main event TONIGHT (Sat. Whittaker 2 will be available to watch on ESPN+. But he had one of his toughest challenges on Saturday night at UFC 271. Robert Whittaker via UD (48-47 x2, 49-46)0:51. Whittaker 2 will be available to watch on ESPN+. Israel Adesanya remains the gold standard. At middleweight,. UFC president Dana White has released the UFC 271 cold open video, which features the highly anticipated rematch between middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker. Robert Whittaker -- Round 2: Whittaker missed with a high kick early in the round. Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker. 271. Robert Whittaker: “Can’t Be Touched” by Roy Jones Jr. 1 of 5. On the other hand, Mike Beltran scored.