JULY 11, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
ROBERT WHITTAKER MIDDLEWEIGHT
21 WIN •
4 LOSS •
- KO
MIDDLEWEIGHT
21 WIN
4 LOSS
- KO
Robert Whittaker reacts to UFC 290 loss vs. Dricus Du Plessis, says he didn't show up to fight Robert Whittaker is unsurprisingly humble in defeat in the aftermath of a surprising upset loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290.
UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya Dricus Du Plessis appears to have punched his ticket for a title shot with a second-round finish of Robert Whittaker at UFC 290.
JULY 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Twitter reacts to Dricus Du Plessis' TKO of Robert Whittaker, faceoff with Israel Adesanya at UFC 290 The MMA community was stunned by Dricus Du Plessis’ upset of Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 and critical of the faceoff with Israel Adesanya.
JULY 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: Is Dricus Du Plessis being overlooked against Robert Whittaker at UFC 290? Our “Spinning Back Clique” debates the chances of Dricus Du Plessis beating Robert Whittaker at UFC 290.
JULY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: Is Dricus Du Plessis being overlooked against Robert Whittaker at UFC 290? Our “Spinning Back Clique” debates the chances of Dricus Du Plessis beating Robert Whittaker at UFC 290.
JULY 6, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Robert Whittaker disagrees with criticism of UFC 290 matchmaking of Dricus Du Plessis bout As far as Robert Whittaker is concerned, Dricus Du Plessis was the right fight to make for UFC 290.
JULY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dricus Du Plessis says Robert Whittaker deserves to be UFC 290 favorite: 'I'm not even offended by it at all' Ahead of UFC 290, Dricus Du Plessis responds to his underdog status by putting himself in the oddsmakers’ shoes.
JULY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Robert Whittaker puzzled to see people take Dricus Du Plessis lightly: 'He's the most dangerous fight to date' Robert Whittaker doesn’t understand why Dricus Du Plessis is being underestimated ahead of UFC 290.
JULY 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
UFC full fight video: Robert Whittaker puts on vintage performance against Marvin Vettori Watch Robert Whittaker put on a vintage performance against Marvin Vettori in September 2022.
JULY 5, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Alexander Volkanovski: 'You'd be mad' to think Dricus Du Plessis can beat Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 Alexander Volkanovski simply can’t see Dricus Du Plessis beating Robert Whittaker at UFC 290.
JULY 4, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Video: UFC 290 'Countdown' for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Robert Whittaker Did you miss the debut of UFC 290 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the featured bout preview now.
JULY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Video: UFC 290 'Countdown' for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Robert Whittaker Did you miss the debut of UFC 290 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the featured bout preview now.
JULY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis for not taking 'the easy road' Robert Whittaker credits Dricus Du Plessis for fighting him.
JUNE 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Despite picking him to win, Robert Whittaker surprised with Jared Cannonier's performance vs. Marvin Vettori Robert Whittaker didn’t expect Jared Cannonier to be that offensive against Marvin Vettori.
JUNE 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Robert Whittaker picks Jared Cannonier over Marvin Vettori at UFC on ESPN 46: 'He's too well rounded' Former UFC champ Robert Whittaker sees Jared Cannonier being too much for Marvin Vettori.
JUNE 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Eugene Bareman: Robert Whittaker hasn't done anything to warrant trilogy with Israel Adesanya Eugene Bareman would rather not see his prized student, UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya, and Robert Whittaker fight a third time.
MAY 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
How UFC 290 fight vs. Dricus Du Plessis fulfills Robert Whittaker's 'warrior spirit' Just thinking about his UFC 290 fight with Dricus Du Plessis gives Robert Whittaker “electric tingles.”
MAY 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dricus Du Plessis admits fighting Robert Whittaker 'not the smart move,' explains why he accepted UFC 290 fight Dricus Du Plessis keeps it candid on his decision to fight Robert Whittaker at the risk of losing a UFC title shot vs. Israel Adesanya.
MAY 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dricus Du Plessis admits fighting Robert Whittaker 'not the smart move,' explains why he accepted UFC 290 fight Dricus Du Plessis keeps it candid on his decision to fight Robert Whittaker at the risk of losing a UFC title shot vs. Israel Adesanya.
MAY 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Israel Adesanya hopes Dricus Du Plessis beats Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 but doesn't think he will Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya hopes Dricus Du Plessis emerges as the No. 1 contender at UFC 290.
MAY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Henry Cejudo offers to help Robert Whittaker train for Israel Adesanya; Whittaker 'would be honored' Henry Cejudo has helped multiple fighters reclaim UFC gold, and he wants to add Robert Whittaker to that list.
MAY 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Robert Whittaker says Israel Adesanya doesn't want trilogy: 'I'm the biggest threat to his reign' Robert Whittaker thinks Israel Adesanya would much rather face Dricus Du Plessis than fight him again.
MAY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chael Sonnen wants Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis scratched: 'It's not too late' Chael Sonnen thinks the UFC made a mistake booking Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290.
APRIL 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Video: Is Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis the right UFC top contender fight? It’s not often we get the UFC to outright label upcoming fights as No. 1 contender bouts for titles.
APRIL 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Robert Whittaker: I'm not underestimating tough Dricus Du Plessis, but 'I am just better' Ex-middleweight champ Robert Whittaker won’t take Dricus Du Plessis lightly at UFC 290, but just thinks he’s better than him overall.
APRIL 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
