Rob Whittaker and Aljamain Sterling squash beef, discuss potential Volkanovski fight | Fox Sports

Niko Pajarillo, Robert Whittaker and Josh Culibao interview UFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling ahead of UFC 288.
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[@johnnywyper3064]

Top quality stuff new subscriber here keep on keeping on

[@bigwigglystyleyadigg]

Whittaker the new face of interviewing. He’s wicked

[@johnmcclane6641]

Robert looks handsome no homo.

[@Jack-ur7mq]

Best UFC Middleweight, analyst and interviewer, we've ever seen, in the history of entire sport.

[@craigroberts7594]

@@Jack-ur7mqbro don’t go over the top 🤣 he’s a machine, but Izzy completely has his number :)

[@grahamitch_2114]

Gday mate

[@TheTruthTalker_]

@@craigroberts7594 He got robbed in his last fight against Izzy

[@negativegains4883]

It never clicked into my mind til now, but we really need Whittaker as an analyst lol

[@Matchesta]

He’s been one for years

[@yoshipapi7880]

Izzy will be sending him there soon, permanently...

[@clutch7548]

@@yoshipapi7880 hes younger than Izzy and will fight longer, casual

[@thejaded]

Him and DC would be good.

[@zombievikinggaming4258]

​@@yoshipapi7880 Yes Izzy will up his tiddy inducing juicing

[@xJessyyyy]

I pray after his career as a fighter, that Whittaker becomes the face of UFC Australia. Great interviewer who understands the fighter perspective, and an all round great guy. Consistently doing our country proud. Goodonya Rob.

[@sleeperagent2594]

I love people of australia and new zealand i am from U.S and will always support the amazing fighters from there. Rob whitakker is an amazing analyst how was he never a commentator but dominick cruz is haha

[@ClearChoiceMethodology]

Definitely a better choice than Izzy burping into the mic every 5 seconds.. no class

[@giga_chad9]

@@sleeperagent2594 facts brother

[@towenaar7422]

rob comes in with a big smile every interview and gets all these guys cheesin' too, love it

[@Yardrecall209]

Likable guy

[@tespess]

Robert Whittaker is the scariest nicest guy around 😂

[@imupinthetrees]

2:26 “I’m just being me man” cuts to horrible dance and fortnite celebration… idk why bu that made me laugh

[@clutch7548]

🤣🤣🤣

[@5023_Rec]

The woman in the back was very uncomfortable while he did that💀💀💀

[@josepharmand6117]

Rob is a very friendly, laid-back, likable dude. Just don't be on the wrong side of that cage door when it closes!

[@lesionsofadifferentkind9158]

Haha yep. And if you’re on the wrong side, duck for cover!

[@1jonblaze]

The way he takes the back with the balance he has the whole time doing it. Possibly one of the best at doing that ever in the ufc

[@DoubleDOwnage]

Him and Oliveira

[@Cagefighter209]

@@DoubleDOwnage they both follow John Danaher back attack system. Greatest mind in martial arts

[@mugiwara9507]

Aljo looking like Chadwick Boseman from that vid, the weight cut is insane.

[@achilles1545]

Rip

[@mugiwara9507]

@@achilles1545 he will be remembered 🫡

[@kiabtoomlauj6249]

Yeah, with people like Alex Pereira, Aljo, Khamzat... Jalin Turner who is 6'3" and fighting at 155... I am actually more amazed by how they are able to function decently well, when they've just recently chopped off 25% to 30% of their bodies, to fight in the division they're fighting in, against slightly smaller and shorter guys who don't cut as much weight and so guys who are naturally stronger, faster, and more agile... Alj is an absolute big guy... with a body almost as big as Leon's body and Leon's is a 6'2" BIG welterweight guy! And Aljo came up to Leon's ear level; that is NOT shorter than Petr Yan's 5'7.5"... that's more like 5'9"+ or 5'10"! In fact, Aljo is EXACTLY training partner Il Iaguinta's (a stocky 155 guy) height at 5'10"... when they stood side by side... in outings and in training sessions...

[@bastard342]

@@kiabtoomlauj6249 Islam is a weight bully

[@dammaguy1286]

@@kiabtoomlauj6249 the weight cut cost alex the second izzy fight. and that is why he is moving up.

[@Zhimo98]

Aljo saying he walks at around 165-170 and still fights at 135? Walking around at 170 and still not even fighting at 145 is wild ☠️ This weight cutting is just too much

[@Unexpectedthings007]

No way he wighs 170 I think around 155-160

[@Zhimo98]

@@Unexpectedthings007 Well maybe not 170 on the fight night. But I'm just saying since he walks around at 170 it's just surprising that he doesn't even fight at 145.

[@merkins87]

That's why he'll be looking to fight at featherweight after Sunday

[@rickytaylor7866]

hes nt good enough,, he's in 135 for reason... good on him,,, i still think he gets it done,,, Henry would of got him in his prime,,, props to Henrys mental game,, where aljo lacks some,,, u can hear the way he's talking.. it will be interesting tho... thats y we love Ufc 👍

[@Unexpectedthings007]

@@Zhimo98 dude would get murdered at 145. His grappling won't work there. Topuira Allen Yair Emmett Max And final boss volk are too much

[@cptvane3439]

Whitaker really good at asking questions

[@SwedishLatino]

I always knew Bobby Knuckles would evolve to a pro analyst and people person. His gaming career helped him with that haha His good vibe is contagious to others and really good questions! Such a cute and kind but deadly fella he is cheers man!

[@itayshar]

a man calling another man 'cute' is a big NO-NO

[@SwedishLatino]

@@itayshar perhaps work on your self esteem as a male if you can't joke about bobby being cute bro

[@Cenyon]

People doubting Aljo because of the first Yan fight seem to have forgotten his run up until that point. The tear he went on after the KO loss to Moraes was seriously impressive. The suloev stretch against Stamann was crazy and he outstruck Munoz comfortably. Not to mention choking out Sandhagen in like two minutes. He's always been a very good fighter.

[@ClearChoiceMethodology]

All those guys are good however except for sandhagen it makes they would doubt them over the other two.. they aren't on Yan's or Sandhagen's level either

[@hoanirutledge1048]

Aljo is seriously dangerous in the first two rounds you wanna avoid the ground at all cost. If he can get the better of merab he can get anyone. He does seem to fade though and henry's persistence and fight IQ will be a real challenge

[@travism7856]

Glad to see Josh Culibau there

[@LiterallyRiggtarded]

When was this filmed? Josh just got pulverized

[@Vebol785]

@@LiterallyRiggtarded He did? against who

[@kingXrayz]

@@LiterallyRiggtarded Filmed this fight week, Josh is on a 3 fight win streak and just won a fight in Australia.

[@benlewis5312]

@@LiterallyRiggtarded Against who? The man literally has only one loss and it wasn't even at his weight division

[@katelyn9182]

Can’t wait for this fight! Great interview 👍🏻

[@2Casual-]

well presented, well spoken, robs just a straight up great dude.

[@zypher9959]

I think its a lose-lose situation for aljo, even if he wins people ll be like "he beat a past his prime, ring rust henry and etc., Aljo matches well with henry, he's got that reach,height,size advantage and has great ground game, so its gonna be a tough matchup for both of them.

[@clutch7548]

Ring rust maybe but i dont think anyone considers Henry past his prime. I guess mentally & competitively maybe, cuz of time off

[@globalprofits101]

Sterling is still so sharp mentally (his brain isnt soup)and physically impeccable. I think he will actually win man call me crazy.

[@satvikvinod882]

It’s not that bad of a take, cejudo is coming off a HUGE layover and sterling is noticeably bigger

[@clutch7548]

Henry is sharp mentally too, so is that really a key factor

[@PauloPasta]

​@@satvikvinod882 not to mention Aljo much better jj and much longer limps which would make control for Henry difficult if he'd get Alj to the ground. He's younger too, more in prime than Cejudo who probably is a bit over. Cejudo also put on a lot of weight in the years off and this might affecf his performance too. He looks less in shape than a few years ago at a glance.

[@anuarsafaui9990]

CTE 4 everybody mark my words.

[@1lmace_]

Aljo's girl looks like "Ughhh why's he doing that" while he's dancing with the belt haha

[@1punch_man]

Aljo has the skeleton face. Amazing the effect making weight has.

[@butchreed5764]

Making weight absolutely sucks bro

[@owens7945]

@@butchreed5764 Then he should fight at 145 and stop weight bullying

[@thesilvershota3091]

@@owens7945 Most fighters don’t fight at their natural weight.

[@oscark7141]

@@owens7945 its not weight bullying its just getting the height and reach advantage lol. Nearly everybody does it

[@JusJusJusJus]

@@owens7945keep crying

[@lakilakisorong8204]

What i like from rob is that, he is honest... He admitted about underestimating steirling, and even praised him... I love him... He is one hell of a person... And the way he interview is so good,the question, the insight...

[@alinahart1239]

Really surprised how good Whittaker is at this interview game. Impressed

[@blacklight3596]

Bless up the yaaad man. That one ya a go rough tho. Blessings from 🇯🇲

[@alexanderhanley1554]

Robert Whittaker is a class act all rounnd.

[@May91102]

Subbed for Rob & Liked for Whittaker.

[@IronReef77]

He for sure has increased confidence but its not that Aljo changed, its everyones perception of himself changed. He is who he always been but pple are starting to get a glimpse more and accept Aljo for who he is and his accomplishments. Sadly that cpuld change especially if one thing goes wrong cause fight fans are weird like that.

[@bboysaif8]

He's had very questionable victories, and one granting him the belt. Maybe that's just bad luck on his part, but this fight here is how he will really prove himself.

[@NarutoManiac300]

​@@bboysaif8 nah yan wasn't questionable he controlled him for 3 rounds he won the fight, I was lowkey hating on him cuz Yan was easily winning the first fight but you gotta give him his respect for clearly winning the rematch.

[@benlewis5312]

​@@bboysaif8 His only questionable victories were against Yan and he deserved to win the 2nd fight. He's been extremely dominant against everyone else (he hasn't lost a single round) since his loss to Moraes

[@southpoor5716]

@@NarutoManiac300ontrolled for three rounds? Why are you lying? Sterling clearly won rd2 and 3 via control, and Yan clearly 4 and 5. The decision came down to rd1 which was entirely on the feet. It’s reasonable to give either fighter rd1 and hence it’s perfectly fine to give Aljo the fight, but why are you claiming that Aljo had three rounds of control? That’s a straight up lie.

[@southpoor5716]

@@benlewis5312In his last 3 fights he had the Yan Dq, a fair but extremely close split decision against Yan, and a non fight against Dillashaw. Whether or not you agree, the perception of the majority of people is that he only has one close yet fair win in his past 3 fights.

[@bubbatheeskimo]

there is a lot of static in the backround on your side. just letting you know for future production.

[@theheat9073]

Nah, it’s your bootleg headphones

[@bubbatheeskimo]

@@theheat9073 im sitting in a studio setup dummy. i can hear everything.

[@benlewis5312]

@@bubbatheeskimo There is zero static mate your speakers are definitely messed up

[@bubbatheeskimo]

@@benlewis5312 nope. sterling didnt have any static, nor does any other video or song i listen to on my speakers. i have studio monitors so i can hear the static when they were talking.

[@ungtown]

Good stuff Josh!

[@mmastuff8844]

I think the ground game will be the difference Aljo only needs one TD to change the course of the fight

[@leanmchungry4735]

Stirling and Cejudo are both so good, luck could be a factor, either could win, I'll know more after round one:)

[@okrambo1]

Great to see Aljo acknowledge Culibao

[@nigelsayah2827]

One big difference between cejudo and his other opponents is that he cant out wrestle cejudo. So itll be really tough to get his cejudo down and get his back

[@myopinion4498]

Well Aljo will find out how well he fights off his back as he is getting ground and pounded. Top pressure/control and vicious gnp from Cejudo will negate his "funk jitsu." I think Henry gets it done in the stand up though personally.

[@bastard342]

Henry can’t grapple bc he can’t defend submissions😂😂

[@myopinion4498]

@@bastard342 I guess we will find out this weekend 🤷

[@bastard342]

@@myopinion4498 no we won’t because aljo is gonna sleep him on the feet

[@myopinion4498]

Sure he will. Lmao, when has Aljo ever slept anyone but a crowd?

[@bastard342]

@@myopinion4498 Henry

[@knight-encounters]

Love how Rob new media career

[@anasshahid224]

Aljo’s got this! Let’s go! #andstill 👏👏👏

[@Progress_or_Barbarism]

Oscar performance in the first fight with Yan, arguably losing the second fight, and fighting one armed TJ (obviously not Aljo’s fault). He’s a paper champion with a pathetic character.

[@shanecraig619]

LESSSS GOOOOOO ALJO🤝🤜🙌🤛

[@rejachemno]

Sterling starts removing his jacket as soon as the camera pans to Rob like he wants to fight 😂

[@jacobeberhardt1649]

I didn't realize Bobby Knuckles had beef with Aljo?

[@tipenemason8421]

Put it this way, Sterling ain't gonna be no walk in the park, because he's that good. Henry Cejudo will have to not get over excited, everything is timing.

[@johngotti3487]

Man I’ve like Aljo ever since he dawned the big gold rope chain. But do we REALLY count TJ as a win? Man came in w/1 arm him and his coach saying he’s dislocated 6 times in training. Then dislocated it twice in the fight…

[@jeremygroves802]

robert is really good

[@kolesteele4242]

Wicked Whittaker 🤙🏼💯

[@nigelmacquillan7211]

Damn Aljo is CUTTING

[@a.hthejoker]

cant wait to see the reaper against adesanya again.

[@jasonszeto7790]

Lolol he said he stroke with him .

[@Chris-yp6zm]

They had beef? Corned beef or roast beef?

[@stormrevenant]

Samart Payakaroon is the greatest, goat in Muay Thai, elite in boxing.

[@ev70547]

They did aljo dirty with him saying I'm being me then they switch to him doing a fucking fart nite dance

[@MrRobjs83]

Beef?! Didn't know they had any beef and how/why would they? Claickbait

[@clivebarrett7652]

People are mad overhyping cejudo

[@akilbrazier1421]

I personally think Henry is great (and he’s actually my official pick to win) but people do this all the time when Aljo is fighting somebody, and that’s because they don’t want Aljo to be champ anymore lol. If Aljo gets passed Henry and fights Sean, they’ll start D riding Sean too and making it seem like he’s gonna run through Aljo 😂

[@clutch7548]

How do you know? Yeahh ya dont

[@TK-fv5jv]

Ming the Merciless lol

[@beandon7227]

Aljo is a fantastic fighter. Dude is just super unlikable and doesn't have a fan friendly style. I'm sorry 🤷‍♂️ doesn't mean he's bad

[@yogishhiremath7086]

Whitaker is class

[@TheGreatMan1999]

Aljo is the greatest bantamweight ever! 13 wins?! MOST WINS in the division wow

[@John3.16.17]

❤❤❤

[@Marwan-uv1fc]

I got Aljo & Burns wining

[@eddiesantini5130]

Stop using your hands Whitaker

[@ajjones6141]

Did this man really try to make it seem like college wrestling is more competitive/challenging than the Olympics lol

[@BattleBondGamer]

Him and Sean O'malley are clowns

[@clutch7548]

Hes saying its less relevant in real fighting

[@Trystann702]

Sterling looks drainedddd

[@maddesoncoutts]

Down to earth aljo wins fans. I’m rootin for him 100%

[@Teslashock824]

Take dc or Bisping out of the commentator booth and put in Rob

[@mixedmartialnutrition1746]

is Sterling overlooking Henry? he couldnt admit henry is 1 of the best.

[@clutch7548]

6:00 watch around that

[@MrRoper-pp9mx]

Squash beef how old are you 10?

[@itzprinceton]

Never understood how ppl still don’t like him after Petr Yan2. At this point islets just hate from the clowns

[@lilrockswag]

Booby knuckles is a good looking guy

[@bernardattobrah5985]

Whittaker has a better resume in interviews than in the UFC facts 😂😂😂

[@swish232]

Man you can shoot 3 Pointers in his nostrils

[@lawrencedaos3481]

Aljo will lose his belt

[@devanman7920]

While Henry is a very good fighter i still think hes not as good as everyone makes out. Smashed by Mighty Mouse first time, barely got passed him the second time (i actually thought mighty mouse won) beat Cruz about 9 years out of his prime and Dillashaw was so hammered from the weight cut and injured he wouldnt have beat anyone. Henry is obviously very good but hes not the goat in his own divison never mind one of the best of all time

[@blacklight3596]

Mighty Mouse def the best mma fighter of this era or of all time. Not sure what people are saying this abt Henry

[@boatwithwheels]

Not top 15, there are non titleholders that Id rank ahead of him even. TJ had literally the worst cut in UFC history, Dom was right off the couch, Marlon was 1-6 afterwards(arguably 0-7), and most people don't think he beat DJ. Great fighter, but not even the goat of his division

[@BattleBondGamer]

@@blacklight3596 It's like they forgot he won gold in the Olympics for wrestling which does make him one of the best to do it

[@cyberbully754]

I hate to see both aljamaine n cjeudo both are my favorite fighters,other than Jon Jones....

[@a-lexanderluthor1334]

People do everything in their power to not compliment Aljo 😂 its pathetic.

[@syntholshoulders1842]

I think cejudo could win butit wont be easty

[@MikeBarratt-lk3gt]

No shite 😂

[@lalalala3968]

why is aljamain sterilized dress like he's going to Antarctica ?

[@clutch7548]

He literally has a T shirt on. Put the crack pipe down

[@aydan0161]

Not sold on Aljo. Hasn’t been able to prove himself as a champ… the 2nd Yan win was respectable at best.

[@KHALABEEB]

He looks zombie-like already jeez

[@blahblah-if3nf]

"Theres more up the arsenal"

[@mrgoodcat899]

🐭 is the 🐐

[@shawnkliewer9987]

Not really. Your basically talking about midgets fighting, the big fights are 155 and above

[@clutch7548]

The title has nothing to do with this comment. U okay?

[@edvinas111]

After this discusting theater in first Yan fight, you lost all respect forever

[@Dbdilly]

Aljo is like a new and improved guy after his neck surgery

[@jordanfortier3246]

Aussie supporting an Aussie nothing out of character here.

[@mattkaiser8984]

“Impressed me every time since that one time” How? He beat a ruined, one armed TJ and couldn’t finish him in the first round. TJ was fighting back WHILE trying to put his shoulder back into socket. He just barely beat Petr Yan when Yan didn’t have a real fight camp and had no corner. I mean… Where and when did Aljo impress you? A former champion who’s only fought killers and never pretended to get a title.

[@SPACEGAME-tf7dr]

Aljo comes in with his coaches game plan blame his team planning he never goes off script why gas out of you can control a guy that clearly won’t be getting up anytime soon

[@fablenumber1fan]

Barely beat Yan? It was a wash out, made everyone who cried about the first fight look like a fool. Claimed it was boring (desite most Yan fans being muslim and sucking Khabib's nutz 24/7). Aljo is better than Yan and TJ even with a corner and a good shoulder. No need to hate the guy because he proved you wrong.

[@m.dawoodqaisar8920]

That less time for rehydration also affect Islam performance against volk,he was 2 pounds lighter than volk in that fight, usually Islam would be 6 pound heavy than volk if he got normal rehydration time like in US or abu Dhabi

[@polp4132]

He took intravenous hydration anyway. Stop making excuses 👊

[@metsmokers1354]

No he was much heavier than volk in that fight. Look up the stats

[@franlovelsimic8421]

Found the Dagestani dick surfer

[@orlandobaldwin1717]

stop speaking on shit u don’t know ab😂😂😂

[@nomcarver4646]

Who are your sources bro?

[@jasonshandor5975]

BOTH THESE FIGHTERS ARE THE SHIT! LOVE THIS SPORT! GOOD LUCK ALJO- IF ANYONE CAN BEAT HENRY, ALJO IS THE MAN TO DO IT! CEJUDO UNDERESTIMATES HIM.

[@sweetdudeicecream]

Also lost to Peter yan

[@jasonshandor5975]

WHAT? WE NEVER FORGOT ALJO'S STRIKING! THAT 1ST ROUND IN PETER YAN/ALJO 1 WAS THE FASTEST ROUND EVER IN THE UFC! ALJO'S 1ST ROUND ATTACK CAN BE UNPRECEDENTED- SEE THAT 1ST ROUND ONLINE- IT IS AMAZING.

[@karlmarks6065]

Volk would smash cejudo and sterling , he's a beast

[@Filipinoslayer]

your gonna lose for dissing pokemon

[@allan9584able]

ya nothing now , omalley bashed you senseless