Robert Whittaker: Israel Adesanya "Saw I'm Not Playing" During UFC 243 Face Off, "This Isn't a Game"

UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker returns to Submission Radio to discuss his upcoming fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 243, the location of the fight and what suits him better, Israel's claims that he's not the real champion, their encounter and staredown at the UFC summer press conference, Jon Jones offering to train him and prepare him for Adesanya, Jones' performance against Thiago Santos at UFC 239, why there's often tension when he's around other fighters, and more!
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*Full episode w/ Robert Whittaker, Kevin Lee, Aljamain Sterling, Justin Willis, Jon Anik: **kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpPPlqR5e82lgLc*

[@ELCHAPODIAZ]

Robert Whittaker is the Keanu Reeves of MMA

[@johnstover4584]

He is the Scott Adkins of the UFC. Yuri Boyka is his twin brother that nobody knows about lol.

[@liambruh4678]

"I don't need to smack talk to get in that state of mind, im already there"

[@paddy160160]

Yes,i love it...the man is a savage

[@WAdams-ps9st]

Thats a badass line right there.

[@ghdzmuzic]

Savage mode activated.

[@jackmajor3466]

"i'm not nice just because im not a dickhead" lmao

[@ischotty3611]

Are pretending we didnt see Whittaker's awesome Skyrim Jacket

[@Scholar4777]

What is skyrim

[@Ritalie]

Robert Whitaker would be the scariest silent guy at a bar, in history, ever.

[@mrking5319]

Ritalie imagine if one day in the bar he got up and just knuckled some annoying drunk muppet and went back to his seat....be like ummmm fuck ay don’t think I’m getting drunk here anymore 👋

[@LADcoronary180]

This exact comment explains why I don’t fuck with people. I never have and never will. Imagine trying to square up with rob or someone like forest griffin at a bar, 2 dudes who look totally regular but are absolute murderers.

[@willmachado1]

Rob Whick

[@TheBloggme]

@timesnewpaulie whittakers literally the quickest striker in the division, what are you talking about lol

[@GGg-ug3jr]

Let's go Rob, this adesanya needs a good humbling.

[@hhzshaun947]

Tripper Harrison damn

[@queefqueefington]

And im sure he’s gonna get one served by bobby knuckles

[@bondjames4053]

Its refreshing to have a champ who's ego isnt bigger then is head hope you smash Izzy and stay champ

[@Anthony-nq9ih]

bond james lol did u forget about Holloway?

[@favourites144]

Ha Kai Halloway isn’t humble. Don’t be fooled.

[@killagill5774]

Oh don't worry, don't hope but know, he's gonna kill this punk ass disrespectful fucking dude, saying Robert is not the real champ

[@magshype]

@@favourites144 wtf holloway is super humble dude, what you smokin?

[@H3adl3sschick3n]

@@magshype it's all an act which u obviously fell for dumbass

[@loganesposito5232]

People need to remember Bobby knuckles rose through the ranks when mw was filled with nothing but killers and had to go through not only jacare back when the alligator was a legitimate nightmare for anyone just to have to fo 10 rounds with the Cuban hulk himself and izzy thinks hes got cause he snatched the vacant crown from a ww it's sad he honestly believes Bobby knuckles won't fold him

[@Baideybabe]

Logan Esposito this is a real comment

[@dudeshamus1451]

No doubt, man. Although, Kelvin is a killer, so I wouldn’t diminish what Izzy accomplished with that win. That being said, Rob walked through murderer’s row to get to the strap.

[@joshuakerstein9573]

True dat

[@joshuakerstein9573]

Shamus MacDonald Kelvin knocked out Tim Kennedy, who was seconds away from ending yoel. He's definitely in the same league as everyone else

[@yhideit4427]

Cuban Hulk.....LOL. ! Hilarious. ! (Romero) Good nickname

[@thedragonbeast100]

Rob's social battery died in the latter half of the interview

[@HandSolitude]

Skyrim FTW!

[@thedragonbeast100]

@Devin G. How am I being a fool ?

[@mrjjman2010]

@Devin G. wut

[@jonathangonzalez9673]

hahahahahaha spot on

[@jjstratford]

Meatball Molly is this Molly McCann?

[@takenallbets7255]

This is going to be one hell of a fight I like both guys.

[@janiron1899]

Same. Can't wait. I feel that it's going to be very competitive.. although MMA is way too unpredictable, as enough recent examples have shown, haha!

[@smac919]

I am a huge Stylebender fan and have been watching him for a long time, long before he made it to the UFC.. and even I am scared of Robert Whittaker.. When Bobby Knuckles enters the ring, beats on his chest and screams.. Stylebender is definitely going to have to loosen up that seal on his stomach..

[@stevenpaul6216]

You're right about that for sure. Same here, couldn't wait until the day he was in the UFC and it's been a bit different than I imagined but still going well. This fight however might very well be his first loss. One thing is for certain, ITS GOING TO BE A FIGHT!

[@stevemcdweeb3151]

Israel slaps Whittaker in 1 round

[@calebwilliams4real]

i feel like gastelum was a tougher fight for izzy than rob is, IMO.

[@favourites144]

Steve McDweeb haha, please. Adesanya is going to get schooled.

[@stevemcdweeb3151]

@@favourites144 One kick to the mouth and fight over. Wont last longer than a minute

[@MrRobm81]

BOBBY KNUCKLES THE MOST LIKEABLE CHAMP IN UFC _ EASY WORK 4 ROB IMO

[@Anthony-nq9ih]

DON'T BE SCARED HOMIE don’t forget about Holloway 👀

[@arza0932]

Not easy imo.. but hell come away with a decision/TKO

[@mamindhive]

@@arza0932 It is easy unless Romeo's fight effect took its' tall on him, Israel got nothing on the great champ.

[@killagill5774]

OdraC A just wait brother, he will finish this disrespectful punk, he's gonna crash so hard, all the talk, let's see how he talks after defeat,

[@TEExJAY24]

@@mamindhive lol name 1 thing rob dose better than izzy?

[@shrutefarms4741]

Met Rob @ 239, was the most laid back nice fighters there that weekend. Gotta love Bobby Knuckles!!

[@Squidrito]

Submission Radio truly an unbelievably professional and consistent media platform! Love it guys!

[@Ritalie]

I didn't hear a single condescending drama filled question. Thank God.

[@SubmissionRadio]

Thanks, Squidrito! We really appreciate the kind words!!

[@nunkito]

THESE 2 FUCKWITS NEED TO CUT THERE FAKE BULLSHIT YANKEE ACCENTS.

[@relaxedronin5349]

Bobby Knuckles via TKO

[@K131399]

you guys have really formulated an awesome thing here. doesnt hurt having robert on who's about as down to earth and genuine as they come lol but keep up the great work. ya killin it fuggetaboutit

[@_Gunner_]

Whittaker's an underappreciated champ by the UFC. His trackrecord speaks for itself, smashing monster after monster. Of all the current UFC champs, he's the most humble! Wish you the best and I hope for a victory as grand as Masvidal's over Askren. You definitely have the tools and heart for it! My only question is how is Whittaker after his two fights with Romero? I hope there are no concealed injuries.

[@gscryinlikeabitch]

Whittaker's injuries and time off is the only thing that has held him back as far as fame and cult classic status like Masvidal and the Diaz Bros.

[@abzi03]

@@gscryinlikeabitch Masvidal legit just came back from a 2 year lay off. Wow some people speak shit

[@constantlimbo-vb6iy]

Whittaker is a humble decent human being,until you lock that cage door,where he becomes a ruthless fighting machine,he's my favorite fighter of all time ! respect from Scotland !

[@r1pperduck]

If adesanya wins, his ego will separate from his body and take on a form of its own and fly away breathing fire.

[@RS-jh2kl]

Rob is a good role model for Youth, especially the Polynesian youth in NZ and AU. He does do alot of charity work. He is a real warrior like his ancestors. Would be cool to see him in a Haka dance. Just does not want to be a shit person.

[@picolosourcrout3172]

Robert Whitaker rocking the Elder Scrolls Skyrim hoodie 😂 didnt know he was a gamer

[@cameronpowell6778]

There’s an Embedded (I believe one of the Romero fights) where Whittaker talks about how big of a gamer he is.

[@GirthQuake3]

He is streaming elder scrolls online a couple of times a week

[@nfeghale]

I like Izzy as a fighter but I so badly want to see Rob finish him

[@theclawyaww3740]

I dont hate Adesanya but him getting butthurt over some memes and some light banter made me cringe. My boi Whittaker will smash him.

[@572x]

Maybe he is a little butthurt. He really is too sensetive like a lot of fighters but I do think he wants to hype and sell the fight as well.

[@naruto354ful]

I think he was more so trying to sell the fight a simple "well what are you going to do about it mate." From Rob would have helped sell it

[@ofon2000]

@@naruto354ful Robert doesn't want to spread bullshit and shitty attitudes just for a little more money especially when his family members or youngsters influenced by him could follow that fake example (if he were to do it)

[@fiqipraramadhan]

Adesanya's trying to get under Rob's skin to make a big deal of little things, clearly doesn't work and it might become a boomerang to him

[@benzohhhhh]

Izzy is supposedly a meme god and can’t Handle the pressure 🤔

[@felipesaiegcat]

The guy is awesome!!! A true legend of MMA. I saw him the other day in a local promotion here in OZ and asked him for a selfie. The guy it is just so chill. He had a chat with us, gave us time to take pictures with him, etc. Awesome guy.

[@ShouldBeRevisingNow]

Bobby knucks keepin it 1000 as usual !!!! I think Izzy is the real deal .. but still think Bobby gonna put the work on him 👊

[@catalinistrate1335]

Can't wait for this fight!

[@redpilling5575]

Starting to like these two especially now that left ones blinking Dunno who wins this fight myself but I like how low key crazy Whittaker is Could always see in the eyes tho

[@Baideybabe]

D G he’s secretly a sociopath

[@johng3451]

Anyone who gets into that octagon is crazy in some way lol

[@paddy160160]

@@johng3451 that is undeniable

[@chrisfrederiksen1358]

“Now that he’s blinking” haha

[@WAdams-ps9st]

Great interviews, loved the questions.

[@SickFusionLP]

Whittaker is just so straight and honest and a killer in the octagon as well. I love him, most likeable champ ever!

[@adamlowry8687]

Win or lose Israel is in for hell like he hasent experienced yet

[@chisomodimmegwa3479]

2nd round

[@MovingToMnPro]

"Saw I'm not playing" @ 12:26 with relevant setup @ 8:23-9:25

[@slumlord86]

ty

[@chimacharlse358]

I'd like to see Whittaker fight Gastelum after Izzy's fight and Izzy vs the winner between Romero and Costa

[@chrisbrady2683]

How does Gastelum deserve a title shot?

[@LeeSeanSullivan]

I guess if Costa won he should be next in line, but I would still like to see those fights, they are all good.

[@benzohhhhh]

Chris Brady well the argument is kelvin gave up his shot at waiting for rob by taking a interim fight, so the ufc should reward him like they did with Frankie. And on the other hand if yoel wins rob vs Yoel 3 wont happen. But if izzy wins either winner in Yoel vs costa is next. So kelvin is basically hoping the ufc ‘owes’ him something like they did Frankie.

[@benzohhhhh]

And the new news is kelvin Vs jacre 2

[@jimmyj4932]

@@LeeSeanSullivan yepp hes undefeated THATS THE FIGHT OF THE CENTRY COSTA is an animal😊

[@calebwilliams4real]

imagine this card: whittaker vs adesanya holloway vs volkanovski 4 islanders headlining in a big ass stadium in AUS would sell out in 5 mins.

[@1thelastmystic]

Good interview!

[@maver1ckgamingyt212]

Submission Radio deserves way more subs and views..

[@johanberggren1177]

People watch they watch stop trying to be The judge you beta. "i wanna be The popular kid" well ur never going to, so...

[@guychi-chifly950]

Subbed 👍🏻

[@mcskillet7106]

I haven’t been this hyped to a fight since the McGregor Khabib fight! Style bender V Bobby Knuckles..

[@kristp05]

october can`t come soon enough. gonna be a killer fight. #andstill

[@Newthing2323]

Whittaker... The person you would want to meet, and the person you should thrive to be! Top bloke!! Aussie Aussie Aussie!!! Cheers, mate! Give them hell!!!

[@chadbachman1166]

Well said. My favorite fighter.

[@jakobriekert9159]

ROBERT'S IN A SKYRIM JACKET! HAHAH LIT

[@kiezersosay49]

Nice guys can be savages too. My buddy orme was the nicest guy ever, but when he got on the Matt (in wrestling) he looked like a damn psychopath for real. Some ppl know how to flip that switch...

[@StoneMehalik]

This is why Rob's the fucking champ

[@jakebrookson6923]

England is routing for you rob 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@matthewlane4702]

Onya bruz.

[@user-jn8uu2qj2h]

Niceee1 bruvvaa

[@JudahsFinest.]

Awesome!

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

Indeed we are 🤙

[@abzi03]

So inspiring to hear Rob doing BJJ with indigenous communities.

[@cosmos2415]

Whitaker for the next Aussie Bruce Wayne, love this guy's mind set and work ethic, I think he'll get the win over Israel, 👊

[@glendurrant3988]

Cosmos 247 - the mindset of an Alfa

[@VeritasAtlatic]

Robert “Yeah” Whitaker

[@SickFusionLP]

10:01 Anime = Anaheim? lol

[@loub8294]

Could be the Greatest fight in UFC History! Can't wait!

[@D9Wx]

Knuckles by superior explosiveness

[@sirnickington6921]

Not gonna lie Robs stare down is very tuff

[@X3MAntics]

One thing's for sure. Robert has better taste in anime than Izzy.

[@SR-lh4rm]

That is one scary individual

[@dannynolovexx11xx39]

rob is copol af with his little gaming headset lol so wholesome

[@quicklychosen2554]

Copol?? *cool*

[@Walterliquori]

theon greyjoy runs this podcast

[@bobbyanthony7557]

Whittaker is a awesome human being

[@josepharchuleta3129]

I love that Whittaker is a genuinely humble guy and you don't see that in the fight business. I would LOVE to see him break Isreal's jaw and puts a stop to his arrogance and trash talk! Robert is the epitome of a TRUE CHAMPION! Dana White LOVES shit talkers and THAT is why he likes Isreal's shit talking! Just shit up and fight!

[@tee4222]

“Have you made any sacrifices going into the Israel fight” “Well, I’ve stopped crumping so...” 😂

[@iamawuss]

Dude is wearing a Skyrim hoody. And is humble too. I'm down.

[@SunFlowerBabyyy]

I love you Rob! I love how honest yet reserved he is. Your gunna kick his ass! Can’t wait

[@darrenwalker4722]

Robert is no joke !!!!!!

[@Trpmanne]

Adesanya is reaching with Whittaker... honestly he’s just trying to sell the fight. Fake bad blood creates interest. I wish them both well, may the best man win on the night!

[@neelj5155]

omaduskilas .... lol no, don’t call someone meth head like eyes and tell it’s hyping up the fight. I can tell keith thruman hyping up fight vs pac man......Izzy, nope 👎. Izzy will be bulldozed!!

[@Trpmanne]

Yeah just carrying on like a lunatic that’s all

[@calebwilliams4real]

im sure they'll touch gloves before the fight

[@Anthony-nq9ih]

lunch boy hell nah 😂

[@IFHA23]

I hope im like robert when im 30.

[@jayrilla1944]

IFHA23 he’s 28 hehe

[@themetal5587]

He's awesome!💯

[@rvrrocket2765]

Rob’s a true gentleman

[@jesseritchie9282]

Kacper now has his clone talking. Truly a magnificent being.

[@daviddalton5851]

Whitaker fight loose and have fun... Israel doesn't seem good under pressure. You got this. From the U.S.A...... Your a true champ.... For us and mainly to your family. I can appreciate.

[@psammo3060]

I like Rob because he knows his shadow but is fully control of it.

[@jsbpwr]

WHITTAKAAAA !!!!(Australian accent)

[@danewguyonline1058]

champion Robert Whittaker

[@johnstover4584]

Rob doesn't train with superstars. So he will never train with Jon Jones. Adesayna will probably never fight Jon Jones because he will never beat Robert Whittaker.

[@tomtom6357]

Maybe not this time izzy is young and getting better every day .he will be champ for years to come

[@johnstover4584]

Adesayna biggest problem is his lack of power. Because if he wants to be champ and stay champ. He needs to be well rounded and have enough power to end fights quick. He can't win every fight standing up. Whittaker has one the best stand up games in the UFC. He still has lost twice. Because with 4oz gloves it only takes one.

[@hercules_144]

@@tomtom6357 Adesanya is 2 years older than Whittaker 😂 the reaper will dominate for a long time to come

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

10:01 Anaheim. . u mean anime

[@TheGRERF]

hahaha cant agree more with rob ive never heard someone say "an-nime" before lmao

[@Jbonethekid]

nice to see Whittaker in his natty state

[@elliot_lufc1826]

Lets go Bobby Knuckles

[@OG_BigLargeCoke]

The way he pronounced anime fucking killed me 😂

[@aw_shucks17]

i just started watching mma and i liked watching adesanya and i watched his gastelum fight but i think i like whittaker more imma be happy for whoever wins tbh

[@stephen_crumley]

Is almost ridiculous how many folks are saying Izzy will beat Bobby Knuckles, the way a WW got to the inside on Izzy and landed significantly each time is shocking and Mr Knuckles has such great movement and angles and in and out abilities it’s gonna be a quick fight with Izzy. No hate for Izzy as I’ve pulled for him in each of his fights but he’s neglecting the buzzsaw run ole Bobby already went through, the punching power of Izzy isn’t even remotely close to Yoel and he fought that monster for 10 fuckin rounds Izzy gets KO’d inside the first round

[@Regulification]

The Benster I definitely don’t see a first round finish

[@TheGumballScrub]

U have to consider two important points. 1) Styles make fights. Success against one guy doesn't mean victory towards the next. 2) Robert is going to be rusty. He can come across as confident as he wants. The reality is he will be different than the guy who went those ten rounds with Romero. We all saw the massive change of Cain when he came back and fought Fabricio Werdum. He was a shell of himself and the same applies here.

[@TEExJAY24]

That's because Kelvin was grabbing izzy glove on his blitz not going to happen again. And only thing rob is good at is blitz so hes going to have a hard time closing gaps

[@Moedecai]

You realize Rob was a WW too, right?

[@Moedecai]

So Kelvin isnt a real MW, yet was supposed to fight for the 185 title and knocked out a big 185er in Michael Bisping? Mental gymnastics, stop it.

[@moe7watson63]

I still think he’s a nice guy! Looking forward to his fight!

[@ThousanWhite]

Whittaker could be the GSP of 185 if he was more active

[@benzohhhhh]

Could be?? The dude is like 28 on the dot I believe cmon bro he has so much time

[@vero4849]

he is better than GSP in fact GSP was scared to fight him so he vacated his belt to not fight Whittaker

[@benzohhhhh]

VeRo Jesus Christ. Or gsp doesn’t want to just fight to fight??? He’s in it for the money. To say he’s scared is absurd

[@dy120481]

@@benzohhhhh GSP flat out said the dude's at 185 are too big and he fought Bisping 'cause he matched up well.

[@benzohhhhh]

dy120481 and gsp also said he’s fighting for legacy and therefore doesn’t think he has to prove anything. The fact is, he’s not SCARED of anyone that’s all I’m saying.

[@fasting14_]

"An-I'm"

[@blackgodbleavenme7606]

The last style bender will outclass him in all aspects 💯🔥

[@adamrose6969]

Victor Kurske 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@NailFactoryProds]

Them's some crZY EYEBROWS

[@MackV99]

LET'S GO WHITTAKER!! hope to see him humble Izzy, who's starting to get over his own head.

[@FightTalkMMA]

Hahhaha I was like what the fuck is "an-hyme" does he me Anaheim? ANIME LMAO

[@NIVO95]

such the gamer. Razer head set and Skyrim hoodie

[@shunshun4861]

Even Whitaker says great s*** about Jones.. speaks volumes

[@johnnyone5722]

The Reaper vs The Last Stylebender. What a time to be alive

[@kushsmoker4206]

Johnny One Fuck that the iceman vs the dean of mean💯

[@johnnyone5722]

Incognito Picogram 😂😂👍🏽

[@Thecheckmate777]

Lol nice guys are Stephen Thompson and Sage Northcutt

[@kushsmoker4206]

Nah those a fake guys maybe not Steve but come on😂 A nice guy is Diego Sanchez😏

[@kushsmoker4206]

Victor Kurske anti aging bruh😂

[@czarmacarse7294]

How do you not understand how Robert means that he’s not cool with isreal. He means that isreal can sell the fight by trash talking all he wants but he’s not going to do that himself, Robert really isn’t the trash talking kind of guy. He sells fights by his skill in the octagon.

[@castorjimbo7216]

I know..how dum are these interviewers...lol

[@indydev1609]

26:13 Israel gna eat Rob up like he did dat frog in his throat - LOL!!!

[@wotwot5212]

Stopped watching my favorite Ahn-I'm to see this interview!

[@mesharialghamdi3005]

Which is?

[@GingerbreadMan996]

Best moment of the whole show.

[@rainbowgg___]

“Random high Lv UFC fighter” yo Rob what’s up. “Rob” they’re after me they are analyzing how I’ll respond. Just a fun jab but it was super interesting seeing Robs mindset since he’s from his little community of Australia. And of course being who he is and how bad ass he really is. This is a guy better then the freak Romero

[@AdamAdam-mm8iq]

The Skyrim jacket though.

[@dmvbawse4265]

Why the dude on the left have that weird smirk for 15 mins

[@adamrose6969]

BasedBawse DaGawd shits weird right he does that every interview

[@Gas10020]

I feel this won’t be an easy fight for Bobby. Last lanky guy Bobby fought finished him. I know it was years ago and at ww but stylistically Israel could cause problems for Bobby.

[@chadperalta6887]

Almost spilled the beans 13:25....

[@johanberggren1177]

Looks like he has some samoan blood in him, germanic samoan mix... Whata predator.

[@getahobby2715]

Dizzy your in trouble, now you get to meet MR. NICE GUY.! WHITAKER IS GOING TO KNOCK HIM OUT IN THE 4th rd.💪💪💪

[@ujabroni9738]

Rob See's a picture of his opponents kids near there fight his wife is like aw so cute he's like I fucking hate that kid 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@ozzylaguna7112]

why is he so likable haha