Rafael natal should crush Robert whittaker

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Nadal is about due for a KO. Robert Whittaker is talked up simply because he is Australian. Natal is better for sure.
 
Since his*knees are done, I doubt he'll win another major. Can make a push at the French, but fair to say that he's done.
 
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Natal is a fantastic test for any up and coming middleweight. I've no idea how great Whittaker's tdd is but if shrugs it off I see him getting a nice early ko.
 
Rafael "no tennis" Natal is going to get wrecked by Whittaker, who's been looking like a beast at MW.
 
Whittaker striking has been coming along nicely so we will see.
 
I think Whittaker takes this, hes younger faster and smarter.
 
Whittacker's striking has improved drastically, he looks fantastic at Middleweight.

I really like his stance for fighting grapplers, the lower lead hand to get the underhook when the takedown comes, plus his wider stance. Reminds me a lot of Bobby Green, particularly when he fought Pat Healy. Stuffed near enough all of the takedowns and outclassed him with fast jabs and straights.

I'd expect another Whittacker KO here.
 
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Nah...Whitaker is far better than Natal, 1st or 2nd round KO without a doubt, Whitaker imo is the dark horse of the division and after this win should be given a top 5-6 opponent.
 
Good test for Whittaker. I have been impressed with his overall game lately. I didn't take his move to mw seriously d/t him coming off losses, but damn he has some big power at mw. Plus he can take a shot. Look at the Thompson fight.
 
Whittaker by ko in the first round.
 
Natal is a dirty fighter and damn sure better fear the reaper. Whittaker will destroy this man via mind bending knockout.
 
Natal is a dirty fighter and damn sure better fear the reaper. Whittaker will destroy this man via mind bending knockout.
He is actually a kiwi from NZ. But thanks for playing.
 
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