UFC 243 is this weekend, and it boasts a stellar main card that features Robert Whittaker vs. Israel Adesanya in a middleweight championship that’s sure to bring lots of action. Whittaker, the current champion, carries a record of 20-4-0 into the matchup, while the challenger, Adesanya, brings an unblemished 17-0-0 record, meaning this should be a real battle inside the Octagon.
And, since it’s bound to be a fight MMA junkies will be talking about before, during and afterwards, you’ll want to make sure you snag yourself an ESPN+ subscription in order to take it all in — because it’s the only place to stream UFC 243.
The 30-year-old Israel Adesanya stands three inches taller than the 28-year-old Robert Whittaker, and his 80-inch reach — about seven inches longer than Whittaker’s — should help him land punches against the reigning middleweight champ. Will Whittaker be able to withstand such power and accuracy from his challenger? It’s one of the main storylines heading into the bout.
Another interesting factor will be Whittaker’s underdog mentality, which has helped him become a star in the UFC. Seemingly overlooked in every bout since earning the 185-pound championship in 2017 — he was the betting underdog in six of his previous seven fights — will his drive and chip on his shoulder be enough to stave off the talented Adesanya? Only time will tell.
The main event at UFC 243 has the potential to be an epic title fight for the ages, so make sure to get ESPN+ in order to watch how it all goes down.
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