7 Takeaways From UFC 243

UFC 243 featured the return of Robert Whittaker against the man that pretty much has stolen the thunder in the middleweight division in Israel Adesanya. While Whittaker has been dominant in his own right, he has not been as busy as the man that would e…

UFC 243 featured the return of Robert Whittaker against the man that pretty much has stolen the thunder in the middleweight division in Israel Adesanya. While Whittaker has been dominant in his own right, he has not been as busy as the man that would eventually become the undisputed middleweight champion. Adesanya stole the show […]

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Joe Rogan Reacts To Israel Adesanya’s Stunning KO Of Robert Whittaker

UFC commentator Joe Rogan was one of several mixed martial arts (MMA) fans watching UFC 243 last night (Sat. October 5, 2019). In the main event of the evening, Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya clashed to unify their 185-pound titles. However, it was the Adesanya show from start to finish. “Stylebender” knocked Whittaker down with […]

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UFC commentator Joe Rogan was one of several mixed martial arts (MMA) fans watching UFC 243 last night (Sat. October 5, 2019). In the main event of the evening, Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya clashed to unify their 185-pound titles.

However, it was the Adesanya show from start to finish. “Stylebender” knocked Whittaker down with a massive uppercut to end the first round. Had the horn not sounded almost as soon as he hit the canvas, the fight very well could’ve been finished there. Of course, Adesanya didn’t stop there, as he came into round two to finish the job. After a nasty countershot, Adesanya put Whittaker away for good.

The MMA community went nuts for the finish, including Rogan, who wrote the following on Instagram after the contest.

“THE F*CKING MAN!! Congrats to the last @stylebender for the performance of a lifetime!!”

Adesanya is now likely to have his first title defense against Paulo Costa, who was in attendance for last night’s event. However, there’s still a possibility that Adesanya lands a superfight with light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. The pair have been beefing with one another on social media for the past several months, and now that Adesanya is a champion, the fight could very well happen.

What did you make of Rogan’s reaction to Adesanya’s KO win over Whittaker?

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Daniel Cormier: If Jon Jones Has to Stand With Israel Adesanya, He’s In Trouble

Last night undoubtedly belonged to Israel Adesanya at UFC 243. Adesanya, then the interim 185-pound champion, stepped into the cage against Robert Whittaker to unify their middleweight titles. It was the “Stylebender” show from start to finish. Adesanya knocked Whittaker down to end the first round. Had there been more time on the clock, the […]

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Last night undoubtedly belonged to Israel Adesanya at UFC 243. Adesanya, then the interim 185-pound champion, stepped into the cage against Robert Whittaker to unify their middleweight titles.

It was the “Stylebender” show from start to finish. Adesanya knocked Whittaker down to end the first round. Had there been more time on the clock, the fight likely would’ve been stopped. In the second round, Adesanya picked up where he left off, finishing Whittaker with a beautiful countershot.

Now, Adesanya is the 185-pound champion of the world, and will likely step into the Octagon against Paulo Costa next. However, a beef between Adesanya and light heavyweight king Jon Jones has been brewing for some time now. It’s very possible he and “Bones” square off next as well.

Future UFC Hall Of Famer Daniel Cormier commented on a potential showdown between Jones and Adesanya on the ESPN+ post-fight show. “DC” – who knows Jones better than anyone else inside the Octagon – noted that Jones’ size can be deceiving, and that’s something Adesanya might struggle with in a potential fight. (H/T MMA Junkie)

“He’s just small,” Cormier said. “He’s just small for Jones. Jones is a big guy, and I think people underestimate how big he is when he grabs you because he’s so big up top. They make fun of how small his legs are, but he’s 225 (pounds). But a lot of the weight is on top, and it’s almost like he hangs on you. It’s like a towel when you’re in the clinch, and I think Izzy may struggle with that because Jones is so big.”

Cormier did note, however, that if Jones is forced to stand and strike with Adesanya, he could be in for a long night.

“I would not mind watching them fight because if Jones has to stand with this guy, he’s in trouble,” Cormier said. “Jones is very hittable. But Izzy needs to get a lot bigger if he’s going to fight this guy.”

What do you think about Cormier’s assessment of a fight between Jones and Adesanya?

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Matches to Make for Winners and Losers from UFC 243

UFC 243 saw the crowning of a new undisputed UFC middleweight champion at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. Israel Adesanya stopped Robert Whittaker in the second round with a vicious KO off of a well-timed hook…

UFC 243 saw the crowning of a new undisputed UFC middleweight champion at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. Israel Adesanya stopped Robert Whittaker in the second round with a vicious KO off of a well-timed hook…

Israel Adesanya’s Family Goes Nuts After UFC 243 Title Win (Video)

Israel Adesanya became the undisputed middleweight champion following his TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 243. Adesanya required just two rounds to defeat Whittaker and start a new reign in the middleweight division. And his family unsurprisingly went nuts. His father was jumping with joy while his mother was did the same before dropping […]

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Israel Adesanya became the undisputed middleweight champion following his TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 243.

Adesanya required just two rounds to defeat Whittaker and start a new reign in the middleweight division. And his family unsurprisingly went nuts. His father was jumping with joy while his mother was did the same before dropping to her knees.

You can see the video below:

They would later enter the Octagon to celebrate with Adesanya before “The Last Stylebender” gave his post-fight interview. Adesanya put the belt on his mother’s shoulder before hugging the rest of his family.

What did you think of Adesanya and his family’s reaction?

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The Real Winners and Losers from UFC 243

Drop the interim tag, Israel Adesanya is now undisputed. In a packed Marvel Stadium in Melbourne for UFC 243 , Adesanya knocked Robert Whittaker out in the second round to unify the UFC middleweight championship and ascend to the top of the UFC…

Drop the interim tag, Israel Adesanya is now undisputed. In a packed Marvel Stadium in Melbourne for UFC 243 , Adesanya knocked Robert Whittaker out in the second round to unify the UFC middleweight championship and ascend to the top of the UFC…