Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya

Main Event | UFC Middleweight Championship | 185 lbs
"The Last Stylebender"
vs.
KO/TKO 3:33 R2
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Fighter Comparison

17-0-0

Climbed to 18-0
Pro
Record
20-4-0

Fell to 20-5
-105
(Near Even)
Betting Odds
-125
(Slight Favorite)
Interim Champion

Middleweight
Title Champion

Middleweight

Nigeria
Nation

Australia
Auckland
Auckland
Fights out of
Menai
NSW
30
+2 mos, 1 week, 6 days
Age at Fight 28
+9 mos, 2 wks, 1 day
184.0 lbs
(83.5 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs)
6'4"
(193cm)
Height
6'0"
(182cm)
80.0"
(203cm)
Reach
73.5"
(187cm)
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Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Adesanya
39%
Whittaker
61%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 243

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya
  • Date: Saturday 10.05.2019 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Marc Goddard
  • Venue: Marvel Stadium
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Daniel Cormier
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Daniel Cormier
  • Whittaker Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Adesanya Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Middleweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Whittaker
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