Media Robert Whittaker Says "He'd Beat Dricus Du Plessis 9 Times out of 10" and He's "Just A Better Fighter Than He Is"

[Black9]

Robert Whittaker Says He'd Beat DDP 9 Times out of 10 and hes better skill wise and overall as a fighter

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21 seconds · Clipped by Moe S · Original video "Robert Whittaker: "I still believe I'm better than Dricus Du Plessis" | UFC 298 Press Conference" by TheMacLife

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[HuskySamoan]

I kinda agree. Maybe not 9 times out of 10 but if they rematched I'd favor Whittaker.

 

[Asako]

There was nothing I saw from Whittaker in that fight that would make me think he would beat DDP 9/10 times. I would say the reverse is more likely.

 

[Striker Fox]

There was nothing I saw from Whittaker in that fight that would make me think he would beat DDP 9/10 times. I would say the reverse is more likely.

Whittaker was winning the first 4 min of the 1st round before he got taken down, and was winning the 2nd round until he got clipped.

It's strange how so many believe he had nothing for DDP.

 

[mkt]

I don't know. Against Strickland, DDP showed he has 5-round cardio and can be a tricky/awkward opponent for a point fighter. (For the record, I think Sean should've won a very close decision). Robert may win some of those fights but I don't agree with 9 out of 10 at all. In fact, I think DDP finishes Whittaker more than once if they fought 10 times. I don't think their fight was that much of a fluke.

 

[fizzlehiss]

Rob being nice is a facade. He often says contradictory delusional stuff.

DDP figured Rob out. Nothing Rob did was getting through.

 

[Dmac07]

7 times out of 10 I'd favour Whittaker, and would pick him again if they rematch.

 

[Bowel-forged Stool]

Skill wise sure. The chin would get caught more than once in 10 fights though.

If roles were reversed though, DDP definitely wouldn’t be a top 10 fighter if he had the mileage and chin crackage that Bobby has taken

 

[nostradumbass]

Well then it's a real bummer that 1 out of 10 was the only time they fought.

 

[TheMMAnalyst]

Prime Whittaker? The one that fought Yoel twice?

Yeah I’d take him 9/10 times. But he’s not that guy anymore.

Those fights, the Adesanya KO, the damage from his entire career is all catching up to him.

He isn’t the same guy - THIS Whittaker it’s a coin-flip where you have to give the edge to DDP.

It’s kind of sad because fighters always see themselves as the best version of themselves even as they are obviously declining in real-time. So they over-rate their abilities based on performances and abilities they’ll never replicate.

 

['Suga Daddy']

Thats a weird clip, almost like he's doing an impression of someone else lol

 

[Levi_]

Robert did not look solid in that fight. Whether he was out of sorts or going downhill we will find out when he fights.

 

[Fergelmince]

I could see 7 out of 10. I also think adesanya beats strickland 7 out of 10. Just a weird time in MMA the last 6 months.

 

[NoSmilez]

Robert looked good in the DDP fight. He did everything he usually does in that fight. The only issue was the stance switching from DDP which stopped the blitz from Robert. It was a close and competitive fight. DDP has one of the highest finishing rates in the sport.

 

[sonhow]

He is better technique wise but if theyd rematch now Id pick DDP to finish him again.

 

[Bloupotlood]

I kinda agree. Maybe not 9 times out of 10 but if they rematched I'd favor Whittaker.

I kinda disagree.

 

[Pancake Sprawl]

Rob being nice is a facade. He often says contradictory delusional stuff.

DDP figured Rob out. Nothing Rob did was getting through.

what's he supposed to say? "yeah DDP has my number and is going to KO me every time"? being a nice person doesn't mean you can't think you can win against someone who has beaten you.

 

[Black9]

what's he supposed to say? "yeah DDP has my number and is going to KO me every time"? being a nice person doesn't mean you can't think you can win against someone who has beaten you.

It is the first time ive ever heard Rob actually talk a bit of "trash"(for him at least). Which makes this pretty surprising lol

 

[Pancake Sprawl]

It is the first time ive ever heard Rob actually talk a bit of "trash"(for him at least). Which makes this pretty surprising lol

i mean he has to believe that, otherwise what's the point of fighting if you don't think you are the best?

 

[Black9]

i mean he has to believe that, otherwise what's the point of fighting if you don't think you are the best?

Well usually he'd say something along the lines of "He was the better fighter that night, but ill be better next time" or at least the usual nice guy answer is his MO.

He actually said something bold this time.