Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker and UFC

How ex-UFC champions Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya ended up training together
Robert Whittaker (27-8 MMA, 17-6 UFC) and Israel Adesanya (24-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC), who fought two times for the UFC middleweight title, recently spent time training at “The Stylebender’s” gym, City Kickboxing in New Zealand.
UFC Stars Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker Are Now Training Together
The UFC middleweight division was once ruled by Robert Whittaker. Whittaker held the belt before losing it to Israel Adesanya in Oct. 2019. More news: UFC Star Khabib Nurmagomedov Reacts to Viral Video of Being Kicked Off Plane
‘I don’t fight people I eat with’: Robert Whittaker shuts door on trilogy with new training partner Israel Adesanya
Robert Whittaker explains how he ended up training with past foe Israel Adesanya, and why he’ll never fight Adesanya again in the UFC, or anywhere else.
‘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.
Robert Whittaker Talks About Training with Israel Adesanya Despite Past Rivalry
Robert Whittaker opens up about training with Israel Adesanya at City Kickboxing and his plans for a June return to the UFC.
‘Keeps things fun’: Why Whittaker is training with longtime rival Adesanya
The former UFC middleweight champion was in Auckland this week training alongside longtime rival Israel Adesanya and the team at City Kickboxing, with Whittaker reaching out to the gym as he looks for ways to add to his own training.
Robert Whittaker gives his UFC 311 main event prediction
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker gave his prediction for the UFC 311 main event lightweight title fight.
"It’s a funny world” - Robert Whittaker reflects on viral Israel Adesanya sparring sessions
Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya's recent sparring session at City Kickboxing, the home of 'The Last Stylebender', has taken the MMA world by storm.
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.
'There's a skill gap': Robert Whittaker shares prediction for UFC 311 main event
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‘There is a skill gap’… Robert Whittaker shares his prediction ahead of UFC 311 title fight
Since then, he’s won nine of 10 fights to earn a title shot, while Makhachev has established himself as the pound-for-pound ...
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Robert Whittaker provides major update on UFC return after Khamzat Chimaev loss
Former UFC middleweight king Robert Whittaker has revealed that he is targeting a return to the octagon in June 2025.
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“Warms My Damn Heart” – Social Media Shower Love After Israel Adesanya Shares A ‘Wholesome’ Picture With Former Rival
Israel Adesanya wins hearts as he reunites with a former rival, calling him his "best friend." See their inspiring bond.
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Robert Whittaker Feels Islam Makhachev’s Skills Make Him Hard to Beat Against Arman Tsarukyan
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker points towards skill gap as a reason for picking Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC ...