‘It’s No Secret’- Robert Whittaker Says Israel Adesanya Has a Massive Flaw in His Game and He Will Exploit It

UFC middleweight contender Robert Whittaker spoke to MMA Junkie in the wake of his fight announcement to rematch Israel Adesanya. UFC 271 is primed to be the setting of the rematch between arguably the two best middleweights on the planet. Israel Adesanya successfully got the better of Whittaker in their first fight that took place back at UFC 243 in October 2019 at the Docklands Stadium in Australia.

Israel Adesanya displayed precise striking in their first fight and managed to secure a critical knockdown at the end of round one. Moreover, he successfully finished off the fight with a devastating shovel-type hook that sent Whittaker to the canvas. Now ‘The Reaper’ is looking to make things right and reclaim his title from Adesanya.

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What is Robert Whittaker’s path to victory in the rematch?

With the rematch fast approaching, Whittaker was asked to candidly share his game plan to come out on top at UFC 271. While Whittaker didn’t stick to a singular approach, he alluded to possibly taking the fight to the ground. Moreover, he ascertained that he would pounce on whatever opportunities he could to secure in the fight.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 17: (L-R) Robert Whittaker of Australia punches Kelvin Gastelum in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on April 17, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

“I would love to be able to get him on his back. It’s no secret that the greatest advantage anyone would have with Izzy is on his back where he can’t use his long arms and long legs to hit you. Am I going to just focus on that? That’s anybody’s guess because I can strike with the best of them as well.”

“My whole headspace is, utilize the tools and opportunities that I’m given in this fight. If I see takedowns I’ll take them. If I see openings to strike, I’ll take them… More of less, just a little less of what happened in the first time.”

Adesanya is a consummate professional in his own right, and he will be prepared to face any challenge brought forth by Whittaker. Furthermore, ‘The Last Stylebender’ has stayed active and continued to add new elements to his overall game. Fans have undoubtedly highlighted this contest as one to watch out for in 2022.

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