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Israel Adesanya Reflects on Friendship With Robert Whittaker After Bitter UFC Rivalry

Adesanya says years of rivalry with Whittaker have given way to real understanding. “We’re all just kindred spirits,” he said, praising the ex-champion as one of the game’s best. He added that both are “nerds who just like to kick a*,”* showing how a once-personal feud has evolved into mutual respect. Izzy defeated Whittaker twice at UFC 243 & UFC 271.