Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker and UFC

Israel Adesanya opens up on 'organic' linkup with former UFC foe Robert Whittaker
Adesanya (24-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) beat Whittaker (27-8 MMA, 17-6 UFC) twice in UFC middleweight title fights, but the pair recently reunited on the mats at City Kickboxing in New Zealand. It was Whittaker who initiated, but Adesanya welcomed him with open arms.
Israel Adesanya Reflects On Training With Robert Whittaker Ahead Of UFC Saudi Arabia Return
Israel Adesanya opens up about training with Robert Whittaker, highlighting the valuable insights gained ahead of UFC Saudi Arabia fight.
'It makes perfect sense': How former rivals Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya ended up training together
Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanysa surprised the MMA world last week when they were seen training together and hanging out.
Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker laugh but praise UFC champ Dricus Du Plessis
After both losing to UFC champ Dricus Du Plessis, Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker are calling him “the best sh* fighter in the world.”
‘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.
'Old homies': What Adesanya and Whittaker shared during their shock training block
Adesanya lauded the energy and experience that he gained from training with his former foe, as the New Zealander attempts to halt what has been the leanest trot in his mixed martial arts career.
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.
UFC Saudi Arabia: Making Peace With Rivals Is Making Israel Adesanya a Better Fighter
Former UFC middleweight champion has explained how burying the hatchet with his old rivals is helping him develop as a ...
‘It helps’ — Israel Adesanya reveals how making peace with Alex Pereira and ex-UFC rival improved his game
Israel Adesanya has admitted that conversations with Alex Pereira have helped him develop as a fighter. Adesanya also revealed how making up with Robert Whittaker has brought ...
UFC 312: Dricus du Plessis vs Sean Strickland rematch in Sydney, latest news, Robert Whittaker next fight, Israel Adesanya
Dricus du Plessis has aborted plans to use Australia’s Robert Whittaker as part of preparations for his upcoming UFC 312 blockbuster in Sydney – while also warning American challenger Sean Strickland ...