Whittaker says the duel against Adesanya will be 'one of the most technical fights in history'

I. Adesanya (left) and R. Whittaker (right) face each other in the UFC 271. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

It's not just MMA fans who see the long-awaited rematch between Robert whittaker and Adesanya has generated high expectations. The former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg) stated that he does not intend to use just striking in the confrontation, he said that he needs to have a 'varied' game to beat the Nigerian and classified the confrontation as 'one of the most technical fights in history' . The statement was given in an interview with the channel 'RT Sports'.

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“To actually hit and win, Adesanya, for sure. Adesanya has great striking. Because you see, my advantage in that fight against Romero was my striking, while I don't have that advantage here against Adesanya. With him, it's much more tactical, much more strategic. I need to take my time, be patient and yes, that's why I think this fight you're going to see this weekend will be one of the most technical fights you've ever seen,” said Whittaker.

The long-awaited rematch between Robert whittaker e Israel adesanya will head the UFC 271, which takes place next Saturday (12). The duel will be valid for the middleweight belt, which the Nigerian has held since October 2019, when he dethroned the New Zealander.