Robert Whittaker has shown off his grappling prowess in recent wins, but will he do the same against Israel Adesanya ? Whittaker (23-5 MMA, 14-3 UFC) runs things back with UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (21-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) in the main event of UFC 271 , which takes place Feb. 12 at Toyota Center in Houston. Whittaker will aim to reclaim his belt from “The Stylebender” and vows to approach things differently than their first meeting. The former middleweight champion admitted his ego got in the way when he lost his title to Adesanya at UFC 243, causing him to be uncharacteristically reckless on the feet.
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Robert Whittaker on how grappling will play a factor vs. Israel Adesanya at UFC 271 – MMA Junkie