JULY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
ROBERT WHITTAKER MIDDLEWEIGHT
21 WIN •
4 LOSS •
- KO
MIDDLEWEIGHT
21 WIN
4 LOSS
- KO
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JULY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis for not taking 'the easy road' Robert Whittaker credits Dricus Du Plessis for fighting him.
JUNE 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Despite picking him to win, Robert Whittaker surprised with Jared Cannonier's performance vs. Marvin Vettori Robert Whittaker didn’t expect Jared Cannonier to be that offensive against Marvin Vettori.
JUNE 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Robert Whittaker picks Jared Cannonier over Marvin Vettori at UFC on ESPN 46: 'He's too well rounded' Former UFC champ Robert Whittaker sees Jared Cannonier being too much for Marvin Vettori.
JUNE 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Eugene Bareman: Robert Whittaker hasn't done anything to warrant trilogy with Israel Adesanya Eugene Bareman would rather not see his prized student, UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya, and Robert Whittaker fight a third time.
MAY 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
How UFC 290 fight vs. Dricus Du Plessis fulfills Robert Whittaker's 'warrior spirit' Just thinking about his UFC 290 fight with Dricus Du Plessis gives Robert Whittaker “electric tingles.”
MAY 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dricus Du Plessis admits fighting Robert Whittaker 'not the smart move,' explains why he accepted UFC 290 fight Dricus Du Plessis keeps it candid on his decision to fight Robert Whittaker at the risk of losing a UFC title shot vs. Israel Adesanya.
MAY 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dricus Du Plessis admits fighting Robert Whittaker 'not the smart move,' explains why he accepted UFC 290 fight Dricus Du Plessis keeps it candid on his decision to fight Robert Whittaker at the risk of losing a UFC title shot vs. Israel Adesanya.
MAY 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Israel Adesanya hopes Dricus Du Plessis beats Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 but doesn't think he will Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya hopes Dricus Du Plessis emerges as the No. 1 contender at UFC 290.
MAY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Henry Cejudo offers to help Robert Whittaker train for Israel Adesanya; Whittaker 'would be honored' Henry Cejudo has helped multiple fighters reclaim UFC gold, and he wants to add Robert Whittaker to that list.
MAY 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Robert Whittaker says Israel Adesanya doesn't want trilogy: 'I'm the biggest threat to his reign' Robert Whittaker thinks Israel Adesanya would much rather face Dricus Du Plessis than fight him again.
MAY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chael Sonnen wants Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis scratched: 'It's not too late' Chael Sonnen thinks the UFC made a mistake booking Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290.
APRIL 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Video: Is Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis the right UFC top contender fight? It’s not often we get the UFC to outright label upcoming fights as No. 1 contender bouts for titles.
APRIL 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Robert Whittaker: I'm not underestimating tough Dricus Du Plessis, but 'I am just better' Ex-middleweight champ Robert Whittaker won’t take Dricus Du Plessis lightly at UFC 290, but just thinks he’s better than him overall.
APRIL 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis Set For UFC 290 In July | Fightful News Former UFC middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker will matchup against top contender, Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas.
APRIL 22, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis added to UFC 290; Dana White says winner gets Israel Adesanya Dana White has announced a No. 1 contender bout in the middleweight division between former champ Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis.
APRIL 21, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Chael Sonnen: Dricus Du Plessis, not Robert Whittaker, should be next for Israel Adesanya It’s time for UFC champ Israel Adesanya to fight “somebody fresh and new,” says Chael Sonnen, and that somebody is Dricus Du Plessis.
APRIL 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Robert Whittaker Still Confident He Can Defeat Israel Adesanya In Potential Trilogy Bout | Fightful News Former UFC middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker, is confident he can defeat current champ, Israel Adesanya if the pair ever met for a thi...
APRIL 18, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Robert Whittaker loses interest in Paulo Costa: 'I want a fight that's going to happen' Paulo Costa twice has withdrawn from two previous UFC fight bookings, and Robert Whittaker is over it.
APRIL 18, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Robert Whittaker keen to take UFC title from Israel Adesanya: 'I'm never gonna stop hunting him' Robert Whittaker realizes he wants Israel Adesanya to be the man he beats to regain the UFC middleweight championship.
APRIL 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Robert Whittaker questions Darren Till's UFC release: 'I can't see them just cutting him due to performance' Robert Whittaker doesn’t think Darren Till’s UFC release was due to his recent skid.
MARCH 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Khamzat Chimaev thinks he fights Robert Whittaker next after 'Paulo Costa ran away' “Paulo Costa ran away after talking that much about me and Robert. So, I will fight Whittaker,” says Khamzat Chimaev.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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