Dricus Du Plessis To Fight Israel Adesanya!? Rob Whittaker RESPONDS | MMArcade Podcast (Episode 37)

Welcome to Episode 37 of the MMArcade Podcast! Join Rob Whittaker and Jonny as they discuss the eye poking controversy at UFC Atlantic City. Plus, Rob’s fight vs Khamzat Chimaev at UFC Fight Night: Saudi Arabia, Dricus Du Plessis possibly fighting Israel Adesanya at UFC Perth, Georges St-Pierre saying he would beat Khabib Nurmagamedov, Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, Dragon’s Dogma 2 and more!
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00:00 Intro
01:57 Chris Weidman vs Bruno Silva Eye Poke
07:03 Andre Petroski vs Jacob Malkoun
09:28 Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev
12:54 Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya
14:44 Georges St-Pierre vs Khabib Nurmagamedov
18:12 Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdree
28:50 What We’re Playing & Watching
40:15 Viewer Questions

[@geesung4444]

It is the absolute confidence for me... ROBERT: "HAZMAT".

[@MMArcadePodcast]

😂

[@Ar1AnX1x]

Hazmat "the Suit" Chimaev

[@huzi990]

Just Khamzat in a Hazmat suit screaming out a muffled "I KEEL EVERYBODY"

[@CitizenScott]

Guest eps should be called "MMArcade Co-op"

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Oo love it!

[@CitizenScott]

🤙

[@FoggyTheHippo]

That’s good man, that’s really good.

[@auginater4200]

YESSS!

[@andrewvellos9735]

Yo! Just watched the Demetrius Johnson podcast with Bobby Knuckles, and that was awesome. Definitely looking forward to him as a guest on MMArcade.

[@MMArcadePodcast]

We'll get it done 💪🏼

[@lucasgregory6375]

@@MMArcadePodcast Grats on 20k!!

[@storms4063]

Really enjoyed you and DJ. Glad to see your content. Stay strong✌🏼👊🏼

[@FoggyTheHippo]

Cheers boys thanks for the episode, excited to give it a listen later today. Also, congrats on nearly 20k, it’s great to see the channel growing.

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Thank you so much mate!

[@jaafarhassan6164]

Love the podcast guys💪 - Q for Rob, we know johnny has mentioned theweaslemma who breaks down fights and fighters, would you ever take into account what youtubers like this say about tendancies you may have or exploits on yourself or your opponents? For example, he has pointed out volks lack of headkick defense before islam v volk 2 happened and has pointed out that southpaw jabs usually get in the way of your karate blitz, as seen against cannonier and DDP - are these analysts helpful at all to you when gameplanning, especially seeing how khamzat has a good southpaw Jab? Sorry for the long question, love you both, keep it up!🔥🗿

[@D4lD0]

Should definitely take that southpaw jab into account.

[@auginater4200]

Great question

[@HarshitSingh-mb1nk]

Hello MMArcade Big fan from India... I just started MMA 2 months ago and just in 2 month I have every single details about UFC now and I m very happy to see you on Johnson Podcast...

[@SaveUsMarku]

These are great to listen to at work. Cheers Rob.

[@737simviator]

Love how Rob still laughs when he talks about Dricus....Like, how the f*ck did that gumby beat me haha

[@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx9656]

That gumby beats Rob 9/10 times my guy

[@PmK96]

@@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx9656 I don't see it I think Rob smokes Dricus in a rematch

[@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx9656]

@@PmK96 ddp would dominate rob even more in the rematch lol

[@johnstover4584]

Nobody will dominate Rob twice in a row. Even the Adesayna fight was close the second fight. He learns from his mistakes that's why he does better off a loss then a win.

[@stambo1983]

​@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx9656 You know we can see all your comments glazing DDP right?

[@FoggyTheHippo]

Great episode boys, as always. Was great to see you on DJ’s podcast Rob, was a great episode over there and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Would be awesome to see DJ as the first guest on the MMArcade podcast, would be a cool guest to have who can discuss all sides of the podcast from MMA to games, so he’d be fantastic as a first guest. I’m also with Rob in Izzy potentially getting another title shot, like c’mon the guy has lost 2 of his last 3, he got the chance to get his belt back, did it, and then lost it again. It’s time he faces some contenders before jumping back into the title picture Also I’ve never mentioned this before, but have always thought it, really enjoy the podcasts visual design. Obviously I’ve enjoyed the audio and music (Also I like that the old intro music is back, the new one wasn’t bad but this is just classic and iconic to this podcast) and what not, but visually the podcast is also great, a simple border, a good logo at the bottom which has a solid design, the colors in y’all’s backgrounds matches the colors for the podcast and it’s really cohesive. Overall just wanted to give it the kudos that it deserves, as many podcasts don’t have the visual cohesion and ease on the eye that y’all’s does and that’s commendable. Edit: Also just noticed y’all passed 20k subs as I commented this, congrats boys good to see the podcast growing. 100k ain’t too far away.

[@ZaneEury]

Subscribed been loving the channel dudes keep up the great content

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Thanks so much!

[@Ar1AnX1x]

GSP started with Karate, then he'd go to New York and train BJJ with Danaher, and he'd Wrestle with high level Olympic level Russian wrestlers and he'd also train with Roach and spar with Boxers, dude was well-rounded back when fighters weren't that well-rounded

[@DJButterSmooth]

fighters were just as well rounded back then the marketing hype surrounding todays fights and recency bias is just at an all time high. Izzy and Alex are two of the most successful fighters today and they are literally both specialist who fight the exact same way every time with zero plan B lmao

[@cygaro100]

Hey Rob and Jonny,Big congrats on the podcast's success - totally hooked on it! Also, love the DJ guest idea. How about calling your guest segment "Tap-Out Talks"? Just a thought. Keep rocking!Cheers 🎉

[@removelimitbreak7524]

The joy of discovering a secret character at the arcade is something totally unique. So id call your guests "Secret Characters" and do an blacked out outline of them on the thumbnail in maybe like the SF2 border around them.

[@ChileanChimp]

Love the videos legends, any chance on pinning the Q&A questions as an overlay ? Good luck Rob Dawg you got this

[@samuelhimmelstrup799]

Rob vs Chimaev, cant wait to see that one!!

[@eamonshields2754]

June 22nd 🔥

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Not too far away now!

[@nika9493]

Commenting for engagement. Appreciate you boys and the effort y’all put in

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Cheers mate!

[@Misolation]

These are my comfort podcasts I put on while I'm gaming, love these! Keep it up Rob and Jonny!

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Thanks for the support!

[@benreinstepp7979]

Just ticked over 20k, congratulations boys and very well deserved ! Can't wait to see Rob take his belt back, F@CKING LEGEND ✊

[@shawnbonnar3774]

Guys, clearly we need and hour of UFC 300. An hour of games and leisure. Let's go! Love you guys!

[@mister_brownie6416]

Big John explained it quite well on his pod why it overturned to a decision, worth checking it out. Still tho, feels wrong and weird having it be a W for Weidman.

[@MMArcadePodcast]

I'll give it a watch!

[@julianbasco6293]

Love ya Rob! love the channel!

[@timw9024]

20k on this watch! Good job, guys.

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Hell yeah! Thanks mate

[@user-hj2io6qt4x]

I watched every episode and I didn’t even realize I wasn’t subscribed so yeah let’s go 20 k!

[@user-fw8fs9kt6e]

🎉great conversations, ❤ 🎉 🎉 ❤ 🎉

[@epyjacek]

Next level eye pokes for sure. Good luck in the training camp!

[@mekkiabdellaoui5378]

Another great podcast: Question for Rob I'm a new ESO player. Are there any tips ?

[@D4lD0]

Get Mighty Mouse here ! Well whenever yall are rdy 😂🤙🏾; awesome insight on that weird hip knockout. I was wondering how the hell that hip was so strong. Thanks for that one Rob; love how you keep it structured Johnny!

[@Bakugo24]

Subbed

[@devondillon2660]

This is podcast i didn’t know i needed. It’s been getting washed having so many podcast discuss the same topics. Glad you guys showing love to games that aren’t arena shooters. Would love if you guys would upload gameplay

[@DC_go]

Rob needs to play Sekiro if he hasnt already, but I've never heard him talk about it.

[@thewalkingdunning-krugeref9664]

To add to GSP's impressive resume, he avenged both losses (in dominant fashion).

[@mekkiabdellaoui5378]

Question for both Rob and Johnny if you stream on the channel will you guys stream the podcast or yiu playing games ?

[@TerryBailey3]

Officially Hit 20k!!!

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Hell yeah!

[@TheDylbot5000]

Dogbender does NOT deserve ANOTHER free title shot. It's absolute BS to be honest

[@BrandonBreathes]

don’t see ppl like you campaigning for Cannonier to get a title shot.

[@Ar1AnX1x]

it doesn't matter if he deserves it or not, what matters is that he got that dog in him and Dricus wants him over Strickland so he can choose(obviously UFC is definitely pushing for it too since Izzy is more popular than Strickland)

[@stambo1983]

​@@Ar1AnX1xI think Izzy was in the dog though.............

[@Obiodum_]

​@@BrandonBreathesCause they don't care about meritocracy. If they did they would be campaigning for Cannonier. If they did they would've been campaigning for Belal Muhammad over Covington. If they cared about meritocracy they wouldn't have been ok with Strickland getting an undeserved title shot at 293. They are shameless hypocrites and will suddenly talk about meritocracy when it concerns their daddy Stricky.

[@Obiodum_]

@@BrandonBreathes Cause they don't care about meritocracy. They're hypocritical Strickland glazing tricks.

[@prestonwinters9656]

Love the videos boys question for you both, have guys considered doing some reaction videos as like bonus content if so you guys should watch Zoro vs King from one piece

[@TheRuggedDookie]

Keeping with the theme of the name MMArcade, it would be cool to say guests put their quarter down, said "I got next" and are a new challenger. You could even do some sort of cool intro for them "A new challenger approaches"

[@jesusiskingofkings4428]

The podcast with mighty and the long gaming discussion was so dope

[@CasualGaming420]

Fast becoming a favourite podcast of mine mma and gaming what more can I want

[@extraandy118]

Thank you Robert for saying it should be a NC, some many people in the business arnt

[@ShMorpheus]

Anyone else noticed that death scream 40:52 or am I going crazy 😂😂😂😂

[@platoshrimp]

U the man Champ

[@shadow_realm47]

There's a game reviewer called the completionist that doesn't rush on launch. I think you should try to be on that end of the pool.

[@Bne_B_]

What song did you walk out to against costa? it was a banger

[@nightcrow3764]

Great episode! I've got to know if Rob's considered becoming a commentator after he retires from fighting?

[@Jamesfrancosdog]

Bro just shine a colored light up at the wall behind you! Instant background upgrade 👍🏼

[@thedarkestsummer]

Love the pod found you through Mighty Mouse

[@MMArcadePodcast]

thanks for coming across!

[@Hypah]

Question for both, thoughts on Metroidvania games? Castlevania and Metroid are excellent series, would love to see you guys play one of them!

[@jadenbruh8892]

for the crazy no hit runs i think the best guy is GinoMachino. hes done the god run 3 which is all 7 games in a row without getting hit. He also did all bosses no hit in elden ring (yes ALL including every single random cave boss) and hes working on a run right now thats ng+7 +0 weapons level 1 no stat boost all great rune no hit. i'd say im pretty good at these games but i feel like its when you understand how hard it actually is to no hit the game is when you can really appreciate those crazy guys

[@stonedcoldstunna]

just subbed lfg

[@RABBIT-420]

I like, comment , and share on my social media. I'm trying to promote the pod. Thanks for the content mates. Hopefully ill get go Australia before i die. I wanna fish for GT's and Spaniards aka giant Spanish mackerel. 🎉

[@jakekruger5729]

Rob you can get the vertibirds with the railroad as well

[@user-hq9ix2cv1s]

Just subscribed. Didn't know I wasn't

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Legend thank you!

[@Hypah]

Another question for Rob, what Final Fantasy Tactics game did you say was your favourite again? Was it the PSP version?

[@paulboker8145]

Even more than the outcome of the actual fight, I am beyond stoked to see whether Rob will learn Khamzat's name.

[@justno789]

Thank you for mentioning Malkoun's hook, I was screaming at the comentators. Favorite mma podcast thanks for keeping it classy. Also I never knew I cared so much about micro transactions lol😂

[@darkaurora11]

the join perks could use some work my man (imo) like why not have a cheaper discord, that way you could actually build a proper whittaker discord community? just a thought

[@MasterSpencer2483]

Watching this while my fiancé is in surgery. Thanks for giving me something to distract myself with, guys😅

[@MMArcadePodcast]

We hope she is okay!!!

[@shadow_realm47]

🙏🏿

[@MasterSpencer2483]

@@MMArcadePodcast Surgery was successful! She’s in recovery now :) thanks so much guys!

[@peteg4957]

There are a lot of comparisons you could draw between a GSP vs khabib and a Rob vs Khamzat fight

[@CW-yp9jo]

Just a question for Rob. Have you tried dead cells? You only get 1 life to complete the game then it goes deeper after finishing it (dont want to spoil it). It's a platformer and you can do a bunch of different builds and stuff as you go through the game and when you die you get to build upon what you've done.

[@dixieechann]

Jonny can you and rob do another street fighter competition again? That was so fun. Also, you can get DJ on it if you invite him on the podcast!

[@MMArcadePodcast]

I'm hoping we can one day again with a new game! It might not be street fighter, but something new that Rob and I can play together

[@brunobarbosa4457]

Question for both. What is the biggest wild animal you guys think you can beat?

[@toemasmeems]

I LOVE This show its the best show for me for MMA and Video games but Rob PLS do what you have to do for the fight, I think I speak for all of us that we will all still be here when you come back. gotta go beat this HAZMAT guy xD

[@CornPuffsYT]

Rob should play Day Z if he likes the hardcore survival aspect of games. I think he’d love it

[@JustCallMe__D]

As a fan of both Rob and Izzy. I would love to see that trilogy with the belt on the line.

[@Fpl8646]

Said no one ever

[@OnAeeir]

@@Fpl8646 that guy literally just said ya donut there also 1 - 1

[@dickdeoreo]

Incorrect sir, that gentleman just said it

[@SosaSokimi]

@@OnAeeir2-0 Izzy

[@xeta180]

​@@SosaSokimiwhittaker shouldve got the decision the 2nd time.

[@SudaneseChild94]

Did fab treat you differently after not wanting to do grange podcast with him and after your first loss to izzy?

[@Floridian_Kole]

Crazy that Rob played the Nuka-Cola DLC but not Fat Harbor

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Haha i was shocked too

[@callybee9737]

Robert!!

[@rickferrey1509]

Favorite Dragons Dogma 2 class and warfarer combo? Robert. Favorite micro transaction?

[@paradise.wanderer]

When guests join the pod they should receive a game invite like the xbox 360 days

[@BazookaTooth707]

@27:20 did the same guy also do demon souls? Isnt thay kind considered the hardest in the series?

[@nforno87]

How about MMArcade "Co-op" for interview episodes?

[@user-fw8fs9kt6e]

Excuse me Rob or Jonnie, Plz i wanna get just whatever is most basic - plz could you advise next show if time, please? Thank you ❤ the show ❤🎉🎉❤🎉

[@user-fw8fs9kt6e]

What is most basic for a new video game learner to start off with ... soz wz nervous before

[@FMAS89]

Yeeep the old music is back!

[@TheNeoSabre0]

Post fight speech better be all about Elden ring I'd die laughing

[@maffuw]

Fallout 3 dlc I liked the most. The pitt was cool but I hated fighting those damn ghoul things. The Alaska one was just full combat but the rewards at the end were cool. The last one was my favorite. Loved the story and the map

[@CantEditDaTruth]

10:40 jonny know he good for outsourcing his creativity duties to us 😂😂😂 i ain’t mad brotha.

[@MMArcadePodcast]

😏

[@carlossmart823]

I'm down for a prediction show just to hear what you think and see if your predictions bares any fruit. 🤟

[@Laancer98]

I assume you guys are going to be watching the fallout tv show, how are we feeling about it? Excited? Concerned? Cautiously optimistic? Most video game adaptations to tv don’t pan out so well, I hope it doesn’t disappoint.

[@MorAodhan]

You've got to call your 'guest episodes' something like 'co-op' or 'player 2'.

[@galacticmaui2]

Hey Rob, doubt you will see this but would love to hear your thoughts or the game Sifu.

[@aznduro]

A running soccer kick has you all over it Rob

[@huzi990]

Rob throwing a big fuck you soccer kick to Khamzat's body the same way Khalil Rountree does it would make me cream my pants.

[@mmamultiverse75]

Weidman learned from Stipe, who learned from DC, who learned from the Godfather of pokes, Johny bones

[@theguvnor3880]

Lets go Reaper.

[@thegoldensnitch6312]

If we get 20K subscribers Jonny should get journalist credentials for UFC Perth

[@rafaelgonzalezrobles7380]

250th title shot for the last stylebender

[@joybhowmick7970]

Mythical Move Unlocked: Left Eye poke, Right Eye Poke followed by left Hook.

[@Ar1AnX1x]

I donno where you guys submit your questions, but Jonny, if you remembered ask Rob if he knows GRRM(writer of Game of Thrones)wrote the world building and lore for Elden Ring, and video game playthrough channels do slop content and get through the games as soon as possible because they're just farming for content, there are channels that take their time and get a lot of views, but yeah you're right, slop channels sadly get the majority of views, its how it is

[@mokodo_]

People not understanding the rules to MMA. There's a reason the fight was rendered a decision win for Weidman. And that's because the best Silva could hope for was a no contest (he lost every round). This rule protects from a fighter who is obviously losing forcing a no contest.

[@Journeyman2585]

I feel like everyone is misunderstanding why the Weidman fight ended up a decision. If a foul ends a fight, and it's further than halfway, they can just go to the score cards and judge the rounds that have been fought. This is not the first time this has happened.

[@shadow_realm47]

Weidman is always tryna sneak one through the rules😂

[@maiktjah7920]

ROB!!

[@kadenmaguglin392]

I guarantee if it was weidman who went down to the 1-2 double eye poke into left hook combo the fight would’ve immediately been ruled a no contest

[@ShrednESP]

I have also left that fool in the bar. I have done a ton of side quest & map exploration, that's the way.. Warrior class all the way..

[@Randomoter]

Chris "Captain Insano shows no mercy" Weidman

[@jameswatching]

Will rob be adopting malkouns shakira takedown defence? Id pay good money to see him do hazmat like that

[@Diablopray]

No hit runs are a bit much. You would need a ridiculous amount of experience. I prefer level 1 runs. They aren’t as hard as they sound and can be really fun

[@kialadams9896]

Robs got too much radiation for hazmat to handle 😂👌

[@jakekell3017]

LETS GOOO

[@51percentproductions25]

Do you boys ever plan to do an episode together in the same room?

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Unfortunately we live in different cities now