Robert Whittaker REACTS To UFC 300! | MMArcade Podcast (Episode 39)

Welcome to Episode 39 of the MMArcade Podcast! Join Rob Whittaker and Jonny as they react to UFC 300, including Deiveson Figueiredo vs Cody Garbrandt, Bobby Green vs Jim Miller, Jéssica Andrade vs Marina Rodriguez, Jalin Turner vs Renato Moicano, Sodiq Yusuff vs Diego Lopes, Holly Holm vs Kayla Harrison, Calvin Kattar vs Aljamain Sterling, Jiří Procházka vs Aleksandar Rakić, Bo Nickal vs Cody Brundage, Charles Oliveira vs Arman Tsarukyan, Justin Gaethje vs Max Holloway, Zhang Weili vs Yan Xiaonan and Alex Pereira vs Jamahal Hill. Plus, Dana White announced Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler, Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier and Sean Strickland vs Paulo Costa!
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00:00 Intro
01:21 Alex Pereira vs Jamahal Hill
14:27 Zhang Weili vs Yan Xiaonan
17:06 Justin Gaethje vs Max Holloway
24:43 Charles Oliveira vs Arman Tsarukyan
31:58 Bo Nickal vs Cody Brundage
32:55 Jiří Procházka vs Aleksandar Rakić
35:57 Calvin Kattar vs Aljamain Sterling
39:08 Holly Holm vs Kayla Harrison
40:27 Sodiq Yusuff vs Diego Lopes
21:28 Jalin Turner vs Renato Moicano
43:03 Jéssica Andrade vs Marina Rodriguez
44:46 Bobby Green vs Jim Miller
46:00 Deiveson Figueiredo vs Cody Garbrandt
49:37 Fight Announcements
51:11 What We’re Playing, Watching & Reading
58:08 Viewer Questions

[@KiiyonKimura]

My favourite MMA podcast

[@removelimitbreak7524]

LETSGOOOOOO

[@macjj1733]

Samsies

[@dickdeoreo]

Hope you’re well Kiyon

[@Ar1AnX1x]

how good is MMArcade really?

[@casgal2431]

Racist

[@Mattisin]

"Alex had a broken toe!" The look on Rob's face is like "M8, you have no idea the shit I've fought with" lol

[@josephflannery9015]

Dude I spat my water out

[@jericho-tube]

with what did rob fight? Broken Ball ?

[@eerrrrrrrr4.5]

@@jericho-tubefractured hand

[@Mattisin]

@@eerrrrrrrr4.5 And knee issues iirc.

[@Ar1AnX1x]

the sentence starts with "Mate," Wife: Robert come to bed Robert: Mate, I'm a quest away from leveling up

[@Elimstjohn]

Alex's celebration was directed towards izzy. Izz was hanging out with that meme guy like two weeks prior

[@sexbuffet]

that's what you females like to think lol but no one will really know for sure

[@jackfry5829]

Yes bro! He was taking the piss out of Izzy

[@xplrspc5952]

Reaching

[@Elimstjohn]

@@xplrspc5952 How so?

[@MasterSpencer2483]

Didn’t know that! Thanks for informing us

[@Ar1AnX1x]

Alex "hold on brother I'm hunting my prey" Pereira

[@dyyylllaannn]

hold on brother i'm heeming

[@JoshuaSmith-no9mn]

“Hold on brother I’m cooking”

[@KingdomOfDimensions]

Everything that happened around the low blow was above board. Jamahal FOULED Alex, Herb called time to check on Alex, Alex waved him away, Herb resumed time, Jamahal and Alex touched gloves. Then they both threw punches at the same time and Alex slipped Jamahal's and landed his for the KO. To even suggest that anything that happened there was unfair is not only ridiculous, it actually encourages fighters to foul to get time to rest, their position reset, or otherwise benefit from not just the foul but also referee interference.

[@stephenstuckey]

Exactly, thank you👏

[@alexbrooker6922]

Exactly

[@BazookaTooth707]

The fact that we are even discussing this means 300 was a major success because it brought a bunch of new fans in. The idea that Alex should lose his range distance because he was fouled is dumb. If fighters get put back into position on the ground, it should also happen on the feet. Why reward someone who is committing the foul? Alex just found his range right when the foul was committed

[@auginater4200]

​@BazookaTooth707 great insight. I never thought of it like that. A break in the pressure!

[@BazookaTooth707]

@@auginater4200 exactly!

[@WalkingDesecration]

Did you guys catch Hill going for the glove touch before the fight started, then playing it off when Alex didn't go for it?

[@austinking2959]

That shit was funny lol

[@dyyylllaannn]

Oh you're a nice guy now? 😂

[@shadow_realm47]

​@@dyyylllaannn😂your profile pic is hilarious

[@dyyylllaannn]

@@shadow_realm47 it's literally just conor mcgregor in a locker room 💀😂😂😂

[@romerosneck]

My very first sparring session I trood on the guys foot by accident and realised very quickly as the lesser skilled fighter it evened the playing field. I taught Alex everything he knows obviously

[@lucasgregory6375]

Why you trying to take credit for Steven Segal's work matey??

[@romerosneck]

@@lucasgregory6375 shit...secrets out

[@owvon222]

11:48 Forgot to mention another reason is the fact that Izzy met up with the tiktoker and did the meme and izzy helped Hill for this fight. Alex a straight savage

[@Ar1AnX1x]

Jonny's reaction to Arman punching a rude fan was exactly my reaction live, it was the funniest thing

[@MMArcadePodcast]

😂

[@vasquezz5438]

The bruise Costa left him with that spinning kick doesent seem to fade off

[@MMArcadePodcast]

he talked about it in a previous episode - it's because they glued the wound, instead of stitching it, so it hasn't healed properly

[@Dawn23244]

Robert, you really have to know the joke-and Pereira's social media wit- to understand how hysterically funny what Pereira did at the end was. It was certainly no more cringe than Hill 'catching the arrow' after Pereira's entrance😅

[@robbiemedica2652]

It kinda was because you have to be chronically online to understand it, everyone understands catching an arrow.

[@Hblake12]

Come on Bobby Knuckles, Pereria’s celebrate was perfect. No dumb ass Izzy dancing or humping. I didn’t even know it was a TikTok reference. I thought Pereria was sponsored by Sleep Number and was using Sweet Dreams as an example

[@Astrokobidead]

Izzy arrow celebration was sick

[@justinp_]

Any celebration that looks like its pre planned is pretty fucking lame. A genuine celebration like Holloways or Rob when he beat Brunson is way better

[@mikemosley2948]

Alright Izzy’s a better cartoon character, you get that 1☝️🤔🗿

[@robbiemedica2652]

It looked stupid to me because I had no idea what it's supposed to mean. At least Izzy's arrows was clever, using his own weapon against him. If there is some thought and meaning that's fine.

[@mikemosley2948]

@@robbiemedica2652 some podcaster Khaby Lane had a video with Izzy where Khaby’s getting a pizza and Izzy does the same motion when placing the pizza down on the Table. As well Hill talked so much bull💩 Poaton was using it as a “TaDa” moment pretty much saying look how easy that was and Izzy was in the crowd. ☝️🤔

[@SirShadeyy]

The irony of Pereira doing the Khaby Lame thing is that Izzy has a pic with him doing it too

[@user-ph2cl7fi8l]

Alex is a high level troll, especially when it comes to izzy. He was definitely trolling izzy here too.

[@BazookaTooth707]

I wonder if he was looking right at Izzy when he did it lol

[@landenx]

Alex’s celebration was not cringey Rob 😂 don’t be a hater

[@liammcdermott2085]

Unfortunately it was, Alex fanboys just wanna glaze

[@landenx]

@@liammcdermott2085 Izzy meatrider detected 🚨

[@NinjaDildoShow]

I'm with him. Tik Tok is cringy, and no men should even be on there.

[@SPACEGAME-tf7dr]

Alex glazer detected🚨

[@jeroennickman]

I found it very funny but it did seem a little out of character, he always looks so unshakeable but it made it seem as if he was a bit annoyed by Hill’s comments in the build up.

[@removelimitbreak7524]

Been waiting for this reaction. Got some beautiful fights to talk about.

[@MasterSpencer2483]

I’ve been waiting for this all week😈

[@someguy701]

Rob is one of the few likeable fighters ever dude is a class act

[@molepup]

i love listening to you boys. perfect mix of humble casual willing to learn and one of the most professional and level headed active fighters (and def a long time fave of mine). great atmosphere every cast.. thank you!

[@thurstonbell1692]

"There's more red than black in the moment"😂perfectly articulated

[@GaudialisCorvus]

Loving the podcast, guys! Also, I'd love to see you two livestream fallout, especially if Rob's camp gets too hard to make the usual videos and that would be easier for the both of you 😃

[@theblues8840]

“So Rob what did you think of Bo vs Brundage?” “Ahhh I just don’t care mate“ LMAO Rob, ONE OF US! ONE OF US! 🫡🤣

[@Ar1AnX1x]

Rob is the only person in the world that thought that celebration was cringe

[@gagearmijo4150]

Nah was corny for sure

[@ssk58607]

It was corny

[@Elimstjohn]

There's probably a couple.. I thought it was dope. It crowned on izzy at the same time. I approve lol

[@justinp_]

Rob was right though. This mean looking stoic tribal dude doing some meme celebration that a 14yr old needs to explain to you where its from? lol

[@rajyavardhansingh4491]

It was absolutely amazing, Rob is just being Hypocrite, look at his reaction to Izzy's celebration at 287 and compare to this

[@Theodore_ML]

The ref steps in when he thinks there's something, Alex's reaction was to tell him he's okay. Hill gave a thumbs up, apologizing to Alex for the groin strike, they both bumped fists before he got knocked out, he also threw the first left cross with power that Alex slipped off and threw the left hook-uppercut

[@Drillakilla80]

I absolutely love the catch ups after a big events, its hilarious listening to Rob breaking it down with the excitement of a fan.

[@dustinhodges9987]

Was in the discord for this whole fight. Awesome place!

[@SsteveGnash]

Was waiting for this ! 🔥🔥🔥

[@bradleysmith8630]

Definitely keen for the stream.

[@D4lD0]

Wow that’s crazy, I didn’t even realize he stepped on his foot mate. Crazy insight by Whittaker, great pod guys. Was waiting on this one !

[@jameswyman3973]

Best MMA podcast on the map. The chemistry is great.

[@corinacotter6606]

Loved this episode!

[@FoggyTheHippo]

With all the custom shorts I’d love to see Rob get a pair of his own with the southern cross and reaper logo on them, that would look sick.

[@adamdygnarowicz5127]

All health and happiness to both Rob and Jonny.

[@MichaelMarucci]

Brand new MMArcade + Run = Great Canadian morning.

[@Prymul]

"Protect yourself at all times"

[@lucasgregory6375]

I'm not only glad Aljo was included in this event I'm glad it was featured when it was. Having been up since 6am I was ready for a 15 minute powernap

[@budgreene3774]

Love Robbo as a fighter, he is one of my all time faves. The Soldier of God wars make him an all time BMF hall of famer. Love Robbo's commentary too. What a legend.

[@luxsasha]

My all time favorite podcast. Games and MMA? Literally perfectly designed for me ❤❤❤

[@EdwardScape]

Such a good pod!

[@alinahart1239]

Absolutely love this podcast! I’m so excited to listen to Rob’s takes on UFC 300. You guys are awesome! I’m a Cuban from Miami but regardless…Aussie Aussie Aussie!!!! ❤ from Miami

[@sralefe71]

cringe ? Bro that was an amazing celebration after all that trash talk by Jamal.

[@Nathan024]

Best mma pod out there 🔥🔥🔥

[@Kegotback]

I’m still listening to the pod right now, but honestly I love hearing ya’ll honest opinions on the fights. It’s just great seeing you guys having enjoyment as fans of the sport. Its insightful as well having Rob who can give insight being one of middleweight greats. Thank you guys for coming together to make this podcast what it is. Also I must say it, “Max Holloway Is Him!”

[@youtubewarri0r]

the joint streaming idea is perfect I would love to watch that and so would the whole community

[@Benlikesstuff]

I would watch a stream with you guys. 1 hour. You two, split screens of both of you setting up and talking about the characters. Uploaded as a vod. Boom I'm in.

[@PaddyIsExtremelyOverrated]

Whittaker talking about the Arman v Charles fight is literally SPOT ON, no one has been this spot on about the fight yet, thank you to the both of you was a breath of fresh air to hear this after all the terrible takes I’ve heard before hand 🔥👌🏽 then rob’s reaction in the transition to the Bo fight was gold 😂 good luck Rob I hope you put on a show against chimaev and put his lights out 👊🏽

[@Marjobasha]

Great podcast Keep it up boys 🇦🇱

[@DaveB432]

I wouldn't mind Rob being a guest presenter on Bispings or Wonderboys podcast! The banter would be glorious.

[@cKxTaLenTs]

Absolutely love this podcast. So glad I came across it. Can’t wait to see your guys opinions on the Fallout show

[@incubus3069]

Jamahal is set to fight Khalil Rountree at UFC 303. Crazy turnaround.

[@rickferrey1509]

Yes to stream!

[@Dallas4131]

Love whitaker's takes. Go Reaper!

[@JFaux10]

Great Pod boys as always. Question for Rob: You’ll be fighting with the new ufc gloves in your upcoming fight. Have you had a chance to train with them and test them? Would love to know what you think of them, if they reduce eye pokes and all that .. You’ll be wearing the gold ones soon bro! 💪

[@martinjames6148]

Awesome podcast. Alex psyched him out pretty good

[@MJZA93]

I'm a massive Charles Oliviera fan, but to say he won that fight is insane. He maybe had the first round, but every round after he was getting out struck and out wrestled

[@bigdraco3644]

Facts!

[@PaddyIsExtremelyOverrated]

A rare unbiased UFC fan, I agree with your take as well

[@toemasmeems]

A live stream would be dope to watch!😊

[@toemasmeems]

Just cause I have never seen one of my favorite fighters play video games and I wonder how he approaches things

[@AzurTG]

Rob stays comin with the games that I could never figure out how to google or spell correctly to find lol 😂😂

[@prestonwinters9656]

Great episode boys as always,question for you both if you could live in any game world what world would you pick? Im going elder scrolls for sure

[@berrisboy]

I love rob reaction to bo😂

[@Benlikesstuff]

Love the pod thanks for another good one. On robs point of submission attempts should be worth nothing. Then control time should be worth nothing. Submissions are an attempt to end the fight. What is control time ?

[@sergio199407]

GOATED CELEBRATION

[@Games_and_Tech]

I am glad Rob didn't hace to fight Alex Pereira... long life to Rob

[@ergysdervishaj1495]

Hill got countered, literally, what if he had KOd Pereira? Would this be controversial?

[@Tony-gh8gg]

hindsight is always 20/20. never know who will win at the highest level

[@ergysdervishaj1495]

of course, my point is that it's stupid to blame the stoppage and not Hill himself for getting KOd becuase he was trying to do the same thing to Pereira

[@dunhamb]

Great Episode as always boys! Question: You are dropped into the world of Elden Ring. As companions you are allowed to take 3 different characters from the games/anime/other media you have consumed lately. Who are you taking with you? Also, MMA fight who wins, 5 Bobby Knuckles or 1 polar bear?

[@keke1224keke]

I would love a stream of the game play boys!

[@the36jmeable]

Alex celebration was great. Just like that right there, what he was saying,, amazing 😅

[@robng3793]

Would love to see you guys do more gaming play through style videos. Would be fun to see the contrasting gameplay styles lol

[@TheKingJackson11]

Rob is getting into fight mode I can tell by his demeanor

[@williamblair-]

Joint stream for sure! Fallout gameplay from the 2 of you would be pretty cool

[@julianho3134]

Jonny, u should put a link a link of your KZbin channel in the description

[@FoggyTheHippo]

Damn boys, I’ve got an exam today I need to study for but hey at least now I have something to look forward to after finishing it.

[@choolakejinendra9652]

You guys should do the predictions for points. Could be fun.

[@vulcanblitzwing]

As i've said to my mate, it'd be cool if the BMF belt was contested as like an Openweight style belt just like what they did with Gaethje vs Holloway. Would be cool if the lineage went from Welterweight, Lightweight, Featherweight and then somehow goes to Heavyweight and Flyweight

[@NikhilKumar-fo5on]

well Rob was in a cheery mood today lol 😂 some people are actually funnier when they're more annoyed lmao!

[@Hypah]

Question for Rob, if they disbanded the 170lb division and replaced it with 165lbs and 175lbs, would you cut down to 175lb and fight the champion? I think you’d smoke Leon, would love to see that fight!

[@someone8025]

32:08 Rob said the quiet part out loud💀

[@mako8853]

Protect yourself at all times

[@jeffhargrove759]

Totally agree with Bobby knuckles about Alex's celebration. Alex does such a good job with the scary tribal warrior persona and him doing a weird meme celebration makes the whole thing weird

[@OngoGablogian-ku8xn]

Alex is everyone’s favorite fighter, was so hyped for him in the UFC and he delivered

[@dinkin_flicka14]

Alex shoving the ref is not a big deal. It was Alex who got hit in the groin area and the dude was so focused he didn't want the ref to cut his flow. Again it was Alex who got hit in the groin area and if it was the other way around, he would have been DQd immediately

[@FoggyTheHippo]

“You fight until someone pulls you off him, you don’t leave it in the hands or anybody else, ok, that’s why leaving it in the hands of the judges is always so sketchy” - Robert Whittaker . . . who’s last 7 wins have come by decision lol. I’m just kidding with ya mate, saw the opportunity and had to take it. Those top guys are hard to finish, and hell I think some of those shut out performances like the ones against Marvin Vettori and Kelvin Gastelum are more impressive than a quick finish. With that being said here is to hoping that Khamzat breaks the streak, really wanna see Rob detail that hype train with a 1,2, headkick KO, would solidly make my year. Overall boys I appreciate the podcasts, always provide some good entertainment, and a solid few laughs. Wrote an exam today and listening to a nice chill episode of MMArcade was great to relax after. Easily my favorite podcast and frankly the only one that keeps me coming back week to week. With that being said if Rob needs to take some time to focus on camp and take a hiatus, thats completely understandable, we all wanna see you kick Khamzat’s ass so if you need to take the time for training then I think I speak for all of us when I say go for it, we will be waiting when you come back. Keep up the great work y’all. P.S The joint stream idea between y’all sound like a neat idea that I’d be game to tune in for. Edit: Would also love to see Rob get some custom shorts with the Southern Cross and Reaper logo on them, those would look awesome.

[@ufca2z]

Rob is so blunt 😂

[@littlerichard96]

Wow i didnt even notice alex stood on hill's foot - axtually genius man

[@TurntBucket]

Nah, if someone fouls you but you want to continue then the ref should backoff. Why give an advantage for fouling? If the ref is doing something the person fouled on doesn't want then at best the foul is neutral for the person that committed it and at worst it actually helps them. Also, replace the push off with a thumbs up or a head nod. Would it then be okay for the ref to backoff? Yeah, that happens. The push makes it look like somekind of interference but it is no different mechanically then just giving a thumbs up and the ref letting you continue.

[@luisaguilar3306]

I'm glad you came in my algorithm. This is detailed and very informational, while entertaining. I'm no pro, and this is what most people like me look for. I never got the 1000 like or anything like that, plus I subscribed.

[@mikec5400]

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[@austinshirey7329]

I WOULD SELL MY KIDNEY TO WATCH A PLAYTHROUGH WITH YOU TWO ON ANY FALLOUT, HELL ANY GAME

[@beetlejews]

YEAHHHHH BOYYYYY

[@brocstrecker4134]

Hill and Pereira touched gloves after the cup shot and then squared up, just a second or two after that the uppercut from hell took jamals soul. I get the "don't touch the ref", but that had no play in the knock out. They resumed and both were ready. Its not like Jamal got kicked in the nuts and Pereira pushed him away. He basically politely told Herb that "nah dude, Im good" and Herb obliged and gave the time in sign. Shouldnt be any controversy imo. 300 was a hell of a card though! Cody said that he has been dealing with vertigo for over a decade and thats what lead to him getting submitted in the fight..

[@mekkiabdellaoui5378]

Yes join stream

[@MasterMirage]

Question for Rob: when I watch UFC embedded, I notice that fighters either go to the hotel or in your case, you went to some house/airbnb? Do you guys have to book that separately?

[@Jvans92]

I've got an anime recommendation/question. Have you ever watched YuYu Hakusho? I don't remember you mentioning it but it's one of my favorites.

[@saadath94]

Question for Rob. How early will you fly to Saudi to climatise? Are you worried about the 40+ degrees heat? Would you go to watch Bivol vs Beterbiev on June 1st in Saudi?

[@Onlybadtakes2589]

Yan wobbled back to her corner like how Whittaker did after round 1 of the first izzy fight ❤ love you rob

[@Diablopray]

Rob calling Alex celebration cringe and homeboy disagreeing was mad funny. I agree with both tbh lol

[@mireY339]

The foot stomp happened when Jamahal was loading a back hand so he was planted on that foot anyway..

[@josephflannery9015]

Max, Dustin and Justin are the rock,paper, scissors of MMA. I love it

[@hermitrob5481]

Not buying "the controversy" It was clear Herb was gonna let them fight. They touched gloves and Jamal never took his eyes off Alex. Do I think Poatan took advantage of the millisecond of confusion? I do. Conversely do I think Jamal was completely distracted? No I don't

[@Matty5811]

Cody said he was experiencing vertigo which he's dealt with in the past. I know there are plenty that think when fighters share things like this it's an excuse, but I don't tend to and anyone who's had to deal with that knows how rough it is when it hits.

[@msf47]

What Rob said at 5:53 end of discussion "Protect yourself at all times"

[@kevincrozier6384]

Any discussion: blahblah Rob: It's tricky...

[@earl7826]

I for one am definitely interested in watching you guys play Fallout!