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Who won the battle between Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya?

The main event of UFC 243 featured a Middleweight title bout against reigning champion Robert Whittaker and Interim champ Israel Adesanya, two elite and unique strikers aiming to assert their dominance over the division.


Reigning UFC Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker made his long awaited return against an undefeated foe that has run roughshod over the division. When Israel Adesanya made his debut in the UFC, few MMA fans knew exactly how special a fighter the former kickboxing champion was. After his battle with Kelvin Gastellum, the fans, the UFC brass, and the Middleweight division have been put on notice, including champion Robert Whittaker.

When the dust settled on their UFC 243 main event contest, Israel Adesanya took the victory over Robert Whittaker by knockout in the second round.

Did the fight play out how it was broken down? Take a look at the analysis video below.

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Jonathan Salmon
Managing editor of Generation Iron, Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. He has been writing about bodybuilding, combat sports, and strength sports for over 8 years. Check out his YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Sound Cloud for in-depth MMA analysis.