Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker

How ex-UFC champions Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya ended up training together
Robert Whittaker (27-8 MMA, 17-6 UFC) and Israel Adesanya (24-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC), who fought two times for the UFC middleweight title, recently spent time training at “The Stylebender’s” gym, City Kickboxing in New Zealand.
‘It’s a funny world’… Robert Whittaker explains how he ended up training with old rival Israel Adesanya
Robert Whittaker has revealed how he ended up working with Israel Adesanya. The former UFC middleweight champion’s have shared a bitter rivalry through the years, but they have put that to one side to train with each other in 2025.
‘I don’t fight people I eat with’: Robert Whittaker shuts door on trilogy with new training partner Israel Adesanya
Robert Whittaker explains how he ended up training with past foe Israel Adesanya, and why he’ll never fight Adesanya again in the UFC, or anywhere else.
Video: Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker unite for hilarious UFC 311 breakdown
It's still very early in 2025, but there have been multiple examples of wholesome MMA content turned in this year. There's arguably nothing more heartwarming than the collaboration between former UFC middleweight champions and longtime rivals Israel
‘Keeps things fun’: Why Whittaker is training with longtime rival Adesanya
The former UFC middleweight champion was in Auckland this week training alongside longtime rival Israel Adesanya and the team at City Kickboxing, with Whittaker reaching out to the gym as he looks for ways to add to his own training.
"He’s one of us” - Israel Adesanya’s coach opens up on Robert Whittaker training at CKB Gym in New Zealand
Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker recently trained together at the famous City Kickboxing Gym in New Zealand, home of 'The Last Stylebender' and other elite UFC fighters such as Dan Hooker.
Robert Whittaker reveals great story behind training with Israel Adesanya
Robert Whittaker has revealed the story behind how he wound up training with long-time rival Israel Adesanya recently.
‘Drastic changes’ – Fans stunned as Israel Adesanya releases training footage with former UFC rival
Israel Adesanya shocked MMA fans around the world after he was pictured alongside his former UFC rival Robert Whittaker. The two ex-UFC champions were spotted sparring in training footage released
Robert Whittaker Leaves Door Open To CKB Return After Training With Israel Adesanya: ‘Maybe We Can Work Something Out…’
It seems that former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker's visit to City Kickboxing might not have been a one-off.
"It’s a funny world” - Robert Whittaker reflects on viral Israel Adesanya sparring sessions
Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya's recent sparring session at City Kickboxing, the home of 'The Last Stylebender', has taken the MMA world by storm.
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‘This is gonna be WrestleMania’… Israel Adesanya makes prediction for UFC 311 title fight
Adesanya agrees with his prediction that the 155lb champion will retain his title at UFC 311 – but he refuses to totally ...
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“Warms My Damn Heart” – Social Media Shower Love After Israel Adesanya Shares A ‘Wholesome’ Picture With Former Rival
Israel Adesanya wins hearts as he reunites with a former rival, calling him his "best friend." See their inspiring bond.