Robert Whittaker REVEALS Who He Wants To Fight Next! | MMArcade Podcast (Episode 35)

Welcome to Episode 35 of the MMArcade Podcast! Join Rob Whittaker and Jonny as they react to UFC 301’s fight card and Marcin Tybura submitting Tai Tuivasa at UFC Fight Night. Plus, we discuss who Islam Makhachev and Dricus Du Plessis should defend their titles against next and also share our impressions of Dragon’s Dogma 2!
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00:00 Intro
07:27 Tai Tuivasa vs Marcin Tybura
13:05 UFC 301 Fight Card
19:24 Islam Makhachev Next Opponent
22:11 Dricus Du Plessis Next Opponent
24:16 PS5 Pro Specs Leaked
28:48 What We’re Playing & Watching
44:00 Viewer Questions

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Rob Whittaker has a crazy story to tell about Prime Video's new Road House movie, available to watch now on Prime Video. Check it out! #PrimeVideoCreator #Ad #RoadHouseMovie

[@bobsburgers2071]

please do a co episode with usman and tripple c at pound 4 pound

[@TacvionOfficial]

Guys I think it's time to start having guests on the podcast 😀

[@bobsburgers2071]

@@TacvionOfficial yea and i think pound 4 pound or mma guru is a good start to reach out

[@bobsburgers2071]

@@TacvionOfficial guests will boost it so fast to

[@daneneadie]

Rob's gone from rags to riches 144p to luxurious HD with a proper background, influencer Rob is in full effect, your plaque is coming 😤

[@MMArcadePodcast]

😂

[@genesisraroa2539]

New mythical fighter awakening???????

[@user-zm9xf7mo4p]

Influencer rob new mythical fighter

[@turgondoitean1378]

Honestly as a hardcore gamer and mma fan this podcast is just gold! Thanks for the content

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Thanks for the support!

[@Hypah]

Question for Rob, if GSP never vacated his MW title and defended against you, what would your game plan have been to beat him? We missed out on such an incredible fight 😢

[@michaelmcdonough4657]

Stylistically I honest think rob would have bested him, silly silly takedown defence and gsp always struggled agaisnt bigger fighters on the feet.

[@MasterSpencer2483]

S-tier question

[@anthonyontv1061]

I think it’s a clear Whittaker win, and I picked DDP to beat Rob.

[@everrunic8375]

Tom aspinall is getting the rob whittaker gsp treatment from jones lol goats running into the sunset without fighting the interim lol

[@Sapreme]

He said he wanted a grueling 5 rounds fight with a controversal decision at the end

[@pokemonovice9758]

Jonny's laugh is hilarious and contagious 😁

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Haha thank you

[@jaafarhassan6164]

I cant be the only one to miss minecraft steve rob

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Lmao

[@ChavaM88]

Jonny: *breaths* Rob: Dragon’s Dogma 2!!!!!!! LET ME PLAAYYYYYY. FAMILY WHAT? TRAINING WHO? WHAT SHOW? ONLY KNOW DRAGONS DOGMA 2!!!!

[@MMArcadePodcast]

lmaooo

[@happym5717]

These 2 have a great back and forth. Only just starting to listen but thoroughly enjoying

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Thanks mate! We really appreciate it

[@thatonedude7667]

“Call me out ya bum” 😂😂😂😂

[@AndreTGouveia]

Great episode! Congrats on the sponsorship guys, what a great way to celebrate the anniversary! You guys have sold me dragons dogma soon as I've completed elden ring I'm on that, hearing you guys talk about it brings back memories of the skyrim days. Looking forward to the next episode, take care.

[@jacklogan8945]

Best podcast in whole of MMA. Rob is the fucking MAN

[@nks432]

Rob and Johnny have (in my opinion) the most common sense take on MMA bar NONE out of all the major MMA podcasts! PS guys are you waiting for Space Marine 2? Warhammer's ALWAYS good fun.

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Thank you mate!

[@dereksmith1434]

Congratulations on 1 year boys!!!! Here’s to many more to come🍻🍻

[@Mrphredrik1]

This pod has been one of my favorites over the last year. Congrats on the success 🎉

[@May91102]

I love this pod and the wholesome homely feeling of it. Thats why im going to enjoy it as much as i can cause once you get passed 100k , ahhh it'll be much harder to be seen by you guys. MMARCADE❤

[@mpalm4602]

Congrats on the sponsorship guys, this podcast is such a treat.

[@brandonprice6448]

Love seeing Rob this excited about a game. I swear we all had this feeling as a kid with some game that started our hobby/addiction 😆. Then end up chasing fewer and fewer games that get us that excited as we grow older. Happy you found one Rob! I might wait till I get a good PC to play this one.

[@FMAS89]

so glad for the sponsor guys, well deserved

[@Ladiesman217-.]

Whittaker and his gaming obsession makes him super relatable

[@jayb7002]

Congrats on the sponsorship, well deserved!

[@prestonwilson4920]

Let’s go been waiting on this . Rob has always been one of my favorite fighters. hope the success continues for you guys

[@NunswitGunsz]

Congrats on 1 year!

[@lubridermjones8289]

Love the videos Jonny and Rob! What a treat to listen to start my day.

[@MMArcadePodcast]

😭🙏🏼

[@stambo1983]

Great work as usual legends!

[@josephawc]

the format for the podcast is great, dont think anything needs to change other than more episodes😉

[@Hypah]

I miss the old intro music already :(

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Haha we can always bring it back if people prefer! Just mixing it up to see what everyone thinks

[@Ar1AnX1x]

@@MMArcadePodcast the original intro is definitely better, it has that arcade 90's video game vibe to it

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Some people called it 90s porn music haha

[@FoggyTheHippo]

Well Rob after hearing you rant about Dragons Dogma 2 for the last little bit I finally checked it out, and honestly it looks hella fun might have to give it a try.

[@evanhughes9899]

23:00 Best thing ever said on POD! YEAH Dricus! YA BUM! 😂😂😂 YES! ROB!! 29:10 I came at this part 🤣🤣🤣

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Hahaha

[@peteg4957]

Just what I need, cheers lads

[@hawaiioutdoors]

Episode 35: Jonny moves back to mummy's house

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Not MY mum's house 😂

[@alfieday6896]

Congrats guys!

[@johnperez7487]

Great episode!

[@loz1991]

I always watch from start to finish

[@croak8272]

Loving the podcast guys. Question for rob, is there anyone that you've fought that you would want to go train with for example maybe wonderboy?

[@SavageMMA12]

I really enjoy this channel 😂

[@fidazzlegyroman]

Wow 7 minute ad to start the podcast. Amazing.

[@MrEpicezio]

Great pod ❤

[@SeanSullyy]

Jonny is right. UFC Brazil sucked, so the brass offered Jose a fortune to return for it. I hate to see it, but you can’t blame Jose for taking the opportunity.

[@conorfowler]

Congrats on the sponsorship boys! Gotta get that Crunchyroll deal next! Also, I love that Rob won't talk shit to his UFC opponents, but he'll talk shit to people who didn't get early access to DD2 😂

[@danielradd111]

Happy one year anniversary fella's 🎊 👏 💐

[@cfc3924]

Man, this podcast rules.

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Thank you!

[@NeoValeTudo]

When Tai had the overhook why did he reach with other hand and start smacking him with his front knuckles 😂? Shit like that is evidence this guy hasn’t been wrestling, imagine volk pulled that out in the first exchange he had with machachev

[@drywater2228]

Here Comes the Boom is still the greatest MMA movie

[@MasterSpencer2483]

Having been a college student and graduating only a little over a year ago, I remember well how awful a process moving is. Hang in there Jonny, and congrats on the new home!

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Thank you mate!

[@richcaug]

I was right there with you, Jonny. My old PC crapped out in late 2020 and I had to build a new machine with ridiculously overpriced components. It took me months to actually find a reasonably priced GPU and in the end I had to pay MSRP for a used 2080 Super. It was rough

[@Moh-problems]

Whitaker with a Malenia Statue - bro is such a chad

[@MMAKommunity]

Rob doesn't want to fight Strickland, he wants to fight the Grigori.

[@user-zl8ve4un7p]

supporting the pod from Guyana south america

[@auginater4200]

Love you guys so much. But please bring back the old intro music! I'm always singing along doodly doodly doo dee doo doodly doooodlyyy

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Haha I'll bring it back next time

[@LibanBashir]

Bruh rob deserves more than 100k subscribers. Australia 🇦🇺 tf happened? Support yo guy!

[@ghostsoda7710]

I made a pawn to look like Rob lol. As soon as I heard he was a dragon dogma fan I knew I wanted to have him in my party

[@brandonallen8560]

YO BOBBY! My wife just bought me one of your black/gold hoodie’s. You’re the best CHAMP.

[@hoseaxci2419]

Oh man. MORE movie reveiws by Rob please

[@FoggyTheHippo]

Excited to listen to the episode tomorrow, gonna offer a good study break. Cheers boys appreciate you. Also is that new intro music? I don’t recognize it.

[@MMArcadePodcast]

It is! Thought we'd try something different :)

[@FoggyTheHippo]

@@MMArcadePodcast Nice, it caught me a little off guard at first. Not sure if I like this or the old tune better both are good however I think I like the old one a little more but the new one is growing on me. That old intro is so unique and iconic and it really fit this MMA meets video games podcast. So I think it still edges it out for me. But hey no harm in switching things up any trying something new so I’m all for it as the podcast grows. By any means congrats on one year and the first sponsor guys, can’t wait to see y’all get that play button.

[@macjj1733]

Haven't even watched yet and I'm pumped! LFG!

[@zacharykovar1161]

Even though I’m American Rob is easily my favorite fighter! Wishing you all the best get that gold back brother!

[@enmitynz4613]

I think the class I might go in Dragons Dogma is the fighter as it looks like it has both a sword and shield so you can actually block/parry attacks

[@ciaagent8419]

I could see why Aldo is coming back. In hindsight, he's probably done the best against Merab in Merab's final form. Had he a different set of judges, he would have won that fight (some may argue by robbery, but either way). By how well he looked in his last few fights in a row, he's one of the only old guys that still had it. Even if he retires, this is a great fight. Martinez might have the best calf kicks in MMA. Aldo has top tier leg checking ability.

[@thecasual7036]

Tai vs Rozenstruick is a good matchup between two heavy hitters and neither are gonna shoot unless tai gets hurt I see him clinching at most.

[@jpr96]

Rob, you faced off against Bisping in the octagon. Assuming you didn’t know about his eye injury, what would your game plan have been against him?

[@nathankohonen2924]

@jonny - when did you start supported the mighty green machine, thoughts on the season so far?

[@MMArcadePodcast]

Ever since I was a kid! Good start to the season. Shame about the Warriors game though. Cotric probably needs to go

[@phishyp]

grats boys!

[@Ar1AnX1x]

I love that Robert is more of a video game fan than an MMA fan, there's not that much to MMA, you watch PPVs once a month, then Weasle and MMA Che, or Luke Thomas episode and that's it, and maybe three fights from regular cards, probably more if its stacked

[@NeoValeTudo]

What are each guys top 3 favorite fighters? 1) Charles 2) shogun 3) Fig

[@Doofster117]

This one is for Rob The Giant Slayer, would he ever consider a cameo in a movie or show? Such as gsp in captain america? Also for Jonny or maybe both but do you also have any tattoos or new ink planned? Cheers on one year already lads!

[@CW-yp9jo]

I was going to say Jared Cannonier but he got injured late last year.

[@aster2935]

Question: Everyone talks about knockout power, but what exactly is it? It seems like some fighters have it and others don't. Guys like Pereira, Sugar Sean, and Topuria are known for their knockouts, but they're all built differently and fight differently. I don't think it's just about raw power. Is it more about accuracy, technique, or something else entirely?

[@jackmanb9974]

Just saw the announcement from Dana and omg. It ain't gonna be easy but Rob is gonna show him there are levels 🤯defend that takedown and grind him down 🤜

[@corinacotter6606]

I love that Jonny refers to The Weasel all the time!

[@MMArcadePodcast]

I watch most of his videos haha

[@billphillips7830]

2 questions. 1. Is this fight going to be financially viable for Rob. 2. Has Rob considered boxing training cos I noticed more than ever that Robs striking is very in and out from straight on with very little angles cut making it easier for his opponents to hit him with counters.

[@corinacotter6606]

Rob, My boyfriend ordered (order #8745) me one of your sweatshirts and it came in a large instead of a medium. He’s not getting any response to his emails. Can someone look into it?

[@K1_Holzken70]

Robert you said fans can be cruel and on your Ariel Helwani Interview you mentioned that mma fans said some very negative things when you lost. I just want to say that you also have fans that care about you get nervous when you fight because they don't want to see you get hurt and it's depressing if you do loose. We might be insignificant to you but there is people on this planet you have never interacted with that have developed feelings for you in a way they would feel for a family member.

[@John-ut5ok]

Nice hearing such good stories from you both in playing dragons dogma 2. I'm a bit hesitant buying the game coz steam reviews are "mostly negative".

[@melancholymartialarts7095]

Bunch of people complaining about micro transactions

[@EyesOnSurvive]

What is Johnny's other channel? Cant find it in description or elsewhere on this channel! Let him have some cross promotion Rob ;)

[@MMArcadePodcast]

LoneVaultWanderer :)

[@nonameddog]

Old music was much better! Maybe also having Dragon's Dogma 2 in the title would get some more clicks

[@brunobarbosa4457]

Question: what movie villain do you sympathize with the most, and what hero do you hate the most?

[@CitizenScott]

Rob's take on wizards 🤌🤓💀

[@Elimstjohn]

I hated aldo coming back at first... but if he wins it will be awesome to see him leave on a win not getting held against the cage getting his foot stomped on for 3 rounds

[@anthonyontv1061]

How do you know Rob? Idk if this was ever answered but I haven’t saw it.

[@joeyschmidt7546]

i want whittaker to come and play old school runescape with us they have australian servers as well.

[@SirBonsley]

Job and Ronny

[@mokodo_]

New theme song?

[@fnataca1879]

We all wanna know what kinds of tunes do you two listen to on a daily?

[@FMAS89]

Oh Jonny bring back the old music please, it's becoming like a theme to the podcast

[@jcotton872]

Can't wait on the New Kingdom Come Deliverance, although it's not as well known it was a great game for what it was I would really like to see a updated upgraded version of it

[@saadath94]

Question for both. Have you guy's picked up Final Fantasy 7 rebirth or do you's plan to? Also did you guy's ever finish Final Fantasy 16 and what are your final thoughts on it? (No pun intended)

[@anthonytalarico2027]

Roadhouse 2 is insaneeeeeeee😂

[@Poliswag7]

I’ve been hyped for Dragons Dogma 2 so I’m glad it’s good

[@danielradd111]

I agree I don't see why aldo would come back apart from money but hey who am I to judge what another man does

[@rodrigog4290]

🥶

[@FoggyTheHippo]

Honestly when it comes to the MW division and what’s next for DDP it’s kinda complicated. I’d love to see a rematch between Sean and DDP cause that fight was incredibly close, but then again it is an immediate rematch with no defences. However this would be my first pick. Other than that I’d want to see DDP wait out till there is a clear contender or maybe fight Cannonier in the meanwhile. Izzy is 1-2 in his last 3 so he should have to fight somebody else, maybe Khamzat for the fun of it, maybe Rob again seeing as I still think Rob beat Izzy the second time and I’d love to see him officially get a win over Izzy. I would also love to see Rob Vs Sean for a title shot, that seems fair as well. Overall I think I’d do: - DDP Vs Cannonier - Izzy Vs Khamzat (not a #1 contender match though, either one needs one more win to get there) - Rob Vs Sean (#1 contender match)

[@wattie2925]

Question to Rob. Who was your best friend on your first season of TUF? Are you still in communication with any those aussie boys?

[@lawranceprasad2059]

I think you guys may have talked me into playing dragon's dogma too. Can anyone tell me, does the story make sense without playing number 1? Cheers boys.

[@Onlybadtakes2589]

Got a solid pc but DD2 has issues :(

[@JP-tq8xf]

I don't think you guys should change your structure at all I watch entire videos 👌

[@ziongite]

As far as consoles vs PC's for gaming, actually if you know what you are looking for in components, you can build a PC for only 1500 dollars that has the same gaming power as a PS5. However obviously 1500 is still nearly double the price of the PS5. The reason PC gaming exists is because you can go higher, and get hardware far beyond any console, enabling max settings and even mods that are too intense for a console to run, a lot of it is about bragging rights also. So if you are doing only gaming, then a console is better in a bang for buck sense obviously. Rob is correct that consoles used to be far cheaper compared to computers, I remember when I was a kid my parents got the PS2, it came with even a game already I think, it might have been a few months after the release, maybe it was almost 400 dollars, and me and my brother convinced them to buy it since it can play DVD's as well, lol, sounds similar to Rob's story as a kid maybe, I think many Australian kids had a similar story around that. Now it's true the PS5 costs around 800, so around double. But remember, if we adjust for inflation, then the PS2 back then was equivalent to around 750 dollars in fact in today's dollars. That means that actually Sony haven't really increased their prices over time, only inflation has increased. The PC is the obvious option if you work in software, meaning CPU related stuff, or you enjoy the GUI and using your keyboard and it generally is just more productive if you are working. For browsing the net, for modifying settings and running any software, for really being able to do almost anything (unrelated to gaming) a PC is invaluable obviously. I will say there is one thing that can offset the price difference though. Hmm, but I won't go too much into it specifically, most most PC nerds probably know what I am talking about, I am sure Rob knows what I am talking about. You buy a PS5, then you buy say 10 games let's say, let's say an average cost of 80 dollars per game. Now the total cost of your console with those games is around 1600 dollars. And with PC, well, I just won't go too much into it, but essentially you guys know what I am talking about.

[@GeezrPlays]

I'm starting to realize Rob only came back to podcasting to get a code for DD2.

[@boxcraft7451]

DDP vs Izzy in South Africa! Let's see who's carcass is going to be dragged around...

[@MichaelMarucci]

Aldo is coming back to retire in Brazil, because Merab robbed him and us, of a great last fight. After defending the 30th ineffective takedown you could literally see him being like "this guy..."

[@drunkpaulocosta]

I wanna fight Rob in UFC 5. He couldn't handle the heat