Media Isreal Adesanya: "Shut him up again..worse than the first time" on Robert Whittaker rematch.

[The Witcher]

Should be a fun fight.

Izzy beat him convincingly as the unproven challenger, now imagine facing him as the defending world champion. Not only does this izzy guy wanna beat you, he wants to hump you from behind after he's done lmao.

Rob has to show some new wrinkles in his game, I haven't seen enough to justify him doing much better than last time. In the first fight, his punches were just an inch or two away from the mark though. It sounds crazy, but I think his best chance is to put his feet on the fire again and drag Izzy into a close range boxing affair, maybe find an opportunity when Izzy is leaning to get a hold of his hips and get him down.

Always crazy how a guy becomes champion and then noobs anoint him as the Goat of the division, then a few years later their at a career defining crossroads, Now it's time to see what Rob has in his toolbag, he can really add to his legacy with a win, but can he stick to a solid gameplan long enough to survive 2 rounds?

I like Rob, but he's not defensively sound enough, nor has the offensive motor or attributes to cause Izzy much trouble if he fights the way he usually does. He's gotta put himself at risk, and it's hard to overcome those demons after being KO'd by the guy already.

I agree whittaker needs to get to close range... but throw 2 bombs max then level change. Make it seem like he is trying to cut off israels head, it can be done. It was on the huge flurries he got caught.

 

[RockyLockridge]

Rob's going to get embarrassed real fast. It's over before 4th rd. Unfortunately Rob has inherited the rich Franklin curse

he's a great fighter just the wrong weight class at the wrong time for him. Imagine Rumble johnson without DC there type of thing

 

[asdf122345]

@NorrisB

 

[Ace70 V2]

If Robert presses the wrestling advantage it will be a much more interesting fight. But if it's a stand up war that would be awesome too.

 

[TankAbbott4Eva]

Whitaker is very boring. I'm glad Izzy is creating buzz for this fight.

Do you mean outside of the cage? I’d agree, dude is a family man and doesn’t hype fights, just fights like an animal at the time, he’d be glad to have Izzy to talk shit for him

 

[NoSmilez]

Whitaker seems like a nice guy. I don't know why they have such beef with each other.

 

[tramendous]

Should be a fun fight.

Izzy beat him convincingly as the unproven challenger, now imagine facing him as the defending world champion. Not only does this izzy guy wanna beat you, he wants to hump you from behind after he's done lmao.

Rob has to show some new wrinkles in his game, I haven't seen enough to justify him doing much better than last time. In the first fight, his punches were just an inch or two away from the mark though. It sounds crazy, but I think his best chance is to put his feet on the fire again and drag Izzy into a close range boxing affair, maybe find an opportunity when Izzy is leaning to get a hold of his hips and get him down.

Always crazy how a guy becomes champion and then noobs anoint him as the Goat of the division, then a few years later their at a career defining crossroads, Now it's time to see what Rob has in his toolbag, he can really add to his legacy with a win, but can he stick to a solid gameplan long enough to survive 2 rounds?

I like Rob, but he's not defensively sound enough, nor has the offensive motor or attributes to cause Izzy much trouble if he fights the way he usually does. He's gotta put himself at risk, and it's hard to overcome those demons after being KO'd by the guy already.

If i was rob, id have trained mostly on the ground and wrestling. His beat bet is to sap izzy's strength with grappling and make him fear a takedown to keep his standup honest.

 

[PPVpoints]

Never understood Israel’s strong dislike of Robert

Its because everyone likes Rob, as someone they would like to have a beer with. Whereas, who knows what Izzy would want to do with you after having a beer.

 

[tritestill]

Love to watch Izzy fight ..outsid of that...not into anything he does.

 

[Athlas]

When Adesanya eventually loses in spectacular fashion, this forum is going to revel in it.

What's your prediction for this fight?

 

[abject]

Izzy getting triggered that Whittaker is a great dude. And Whittaker saying he just dont like him makes Adesanya mad. I would love Bobby to win but its a hard fight. He needs to take his time in the second fight. At least wait a few rounds before blitzing.

 

[modulus]

Quote -

"Whittaker really made me feel like he was operating on a different level. Never felt that before. If he fights with that same capacity in the rematch he may take it." - Kelvin Gastelum

 

[RedfernNow]

Adesanya is a cringe inducing tool.
He is odd.
Needs to Come Out and stop trying so hard to be likeable.
If Reaper mixes it up and manages to take him down then he has a chance.
Else, yawning decision win for Dancer Boy.

Nice work on the Cliffs, TS.

 

[SmOOthtaLKer]

Do you mean outside of the cage? I’d agree, dude is a family man and doesn’t hype fights, just fights like an animal at the time, he’d be glad to have Izzy to talk shit for him

Yeah outside.

 

[Saiyok]

Whittaker is such a likeable guy, not sure why Izzy hates him so strongly.

 

[mjfan23]

Thanks for the cliffs

 

[po_thead]

Rob wasn't right between the ears for that fight. Hoping he can work some wrestling this time.

 

[CannotWin]

You are absolutely crazy.

Izzy is massive fanbase that loves his trolling personality. Read this the comments of YouTube page, Twitter, or Instagram people eat his shit up. Look his follower count, listen to the pop he gets when in front of a crowd, the views any video with his name gets, or his PPV numbers.


Adesanya personality is key part of why he is without question one of biggest stars on the UFC roster. People think he is funny, inspiring, and all around cool.


You are just plain outta touch

Oh hey let me explain how humans work.

If you are successful you will always have people nodding, saying you are the best and laughing at your jokes. Cloutchasers and yesmen and people who live vicariously through Israel might think he is 'so hot right now' but see how many stay after he loses.

Fall from that perch and they scatter. He is no beloved figure, win or lose, like some.

 

[CannotWin]

I personally think he's perfectly mature, he doesn't pretend to be some perfect gentlemen, but he doesn't really run around and talk trash unprovoked.

That is your opinion, but if you put GSP and Israel side by side, can you really say he is 'perfectly mature'?

 

[RockyLockridge]

That is your opinion, but if you put GSP and Israel side by side, can you really say he is 'perfectly mature'?

by perfectly mature i mean, more than mature enough. He's closer to GSP then he is to conor on a sliding scale. he could be more mature. we all could.