“Life Isn’t Fair, Right?” – Just Days After Israel Adesanya Lost His Title, Robert Whittaker Rubs Salt on Rival’s Wounds Over Sean Strickland Rematch Talks

Israel Adesanya’s defeat at UFC 293, at the hands of Sean Strickland, was a monumental moment. It is quite possibly one of the most significant events in the history of the UFC middleweight division. Strickland completely dominated Adesanya in the octagon, showcasing his superiority by a considerable margin. This victory has sparked a spirited debate among fans and MMA pundits alike.

Strickland’s win over Adesanya, a complete upset, has left people enamored with the new champion. However, a rematch call by Dana White has sparked debates among the entire MMA community. Both fans and fighters are expressing their opinions on this. Recently, MMA fighter Robert Whittaker responded with a cheeky remark regarding the rematch between Strickland and Adesanya.

Robert Whittaker provides his insights on rematch speculation

The 32-year-old fighter recently participated in an interview with journalist Ariel Helwani on the MMA Hour podcast, which was hosted on the MMAfightingwithsbn YouTube channel. While having the conversation about the Strickland vs. Adesanya match, Whittaker lauded Strickland’s game plan and execution, expressing his surprise at Sean’s dominant victory over Israel.

Continuing the conversation regarding the imminent rematch that Dana White claims will happen soon, Whittaker offered a cheeky response, as he was on the opposing side of those who believe that an immediate rematch is a frivolous idea. Whittaker expressed “Life isn’t fair, right? Yeah, but I think it’s silly if Izzy gets an immediate rematch because this isn’t his first loss as champion. He didn’t technically defend the belt again. Yeah, he lost to Pereira, got the belt back, and then lost it again. And you have to ask, is your idea just to keep letting him out rematch when he loses? It’s that’s the fight game. It puts the UFC in a tricky position because Izzy’s kind of there, one of their premier guys. You know, he’s one of the poster boys.”

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Whittaker questioned the idea of Israel Adesanya getting an immediate rematch. He noted Adesanya’s prior title loss and how frequent rematches could challenge the UFC, given his top fighter status.

Dana White’s evolving stance on Adesanya vs. Strickland rematch

UFC CEO Dana White has been vocal regarding the potentiality of a rematch between Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland subsequent to their Saturday encounter at UFC 293. In the aftermath of the skirmish during the UFC 293 post-fight press conference, White articulated his endorsement of a Rematch, stating that it has an “interesting” storyline. He was quoted saying, “I think you do the rematch, absolutely”.

Nevertheless, White subsequently clarified his stance pertaining to the impending rematch, asserting that he never definitively fixed the rematch in stone. He mentioned that there are numerous options. He also said that he doesn’t dislike Israel’s stance but plans to keep an eye on how things develop. This clarification came after his announcement of a rematch. Irrespective of this, the prospect of a rematch involving Adesanya and Strickland remains extant.

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