@@Remmyrouser na .. he goes there when pushed by his opponent.. Sean with the homophobic slurs and Izzy with his blatant racism.. rightfully so .. but only to bite back when provoked .
How can you not like Rob Whittaker? He's such a likable guy. Super humble, funny, family man, plays video games, arguably the baddest mfer (bmf) worthy guy in the UFC, never says no to a fight, will go to war with anyone no excuses. No ones perfect but if you ever needed someone to look up to for inspiration, Robs the man 💪
The think that makes me respect Whittaker is how when dricius beats people their never the same after. Whittaker is the only one where it lit a fire under his ass to become better. And frankly he's been on a tear since July. I hope he beats khazmat and gets another shot
I know Dricus Du Plessis personally. He is a total gentleman outside of the cage, but a monster inside the Octagon. Dricus gee nie op maak nie saak wat nie. Trost Suid-Afrika 🇿🇦
Starting to seem.like there's allegiances, all guy picking sodes like Alex v with izzy... starting to look like wwe in that sense. Could he that safa nz respect, from rugby
Pretty sure most ppl outside Rob fans think someone who took DDP to a close decision they arguably won is the rightful contender over someone who DDP dominated and TKOd. Rob is 2nd in line mate
@@cryptombssince they both lost to dricus seans had a split decision with Costa, granted wasn’t deserved, that’s it, Whitaker’s best costa too, along with a first round KO over ikram and soon maybe a win over Khamzat he will definately deserve the shot over Sean
I love Rob but Crypto is right. If Rob beats Khamzat, he is guaranteed a title but Strickland still deserves it more. Rob arguably beat Adesanya but got taken out by Dricus and then beat Costa. Strickland dominated Adesanya, arguably beat Dricus and then beat Costa. So 2/3 Strickland did way better than Rob in. However, Rob being the savage he is and actively going out of his way to accept more fights including giving Khamzat quite an undeserved opportunity (at MW, at least), is why he should be locked in for a title shot AFTER Strickland.
@@cryptombs Don’t see the logic in this, Rob can make adjustments and give us a different fight. Sean has always and will always be the same fighter. He somehow made a Costa and DDP fight boring.
What's interesting is some fighters when they're tired are fighting in a way to recover some energy Dricus is out there still trying to end fights when he's gassed out which is wild
I'm starting to think he's not actually gassed, but more like he gets as close to redlining as he possibly can so he's fighting on the brink of gassing out, but never actually pushing himself that far. I recently started cycling and there's a sweet spot where it hurts to continue and your at the very edge of your pace but if you have the mental fortitude you can maintain for a very long time. I think Dricus might be doing something similar.
Love Rob, but he just doesn’t do well when he is the nail and it’s very hard to fight Dricuss and be the one leading the dance and pressuring him. When they rematch, Bobby has to be the hammer and can’t accept when Dricuss pressures him. Easier said than done.
The ending made me tear up 😢 you can see how much it meant to Johnny when Rob thanked him for holding the fort down while he was away, saying how much it means to him and us. And it so does! We came for Rob, and we stayed for Johnny. Love you both so much!!
Rogan, Schaub, and the rest of that clown show should watch this. Whittaker has consistently been the one to put respect on Dricus's name. Because he's been in there with DDP, and he KNOWS....
Best duo to listen too honestly I love this pod. Rob I love how laid back you are and the other lads just trying his best to get you to sit up and say somek it’s hilarious. Love it lads
@@gqwarrior6694 many are disgusted by this… just not lowering themselves to his level. If you carry racism hatred it’s hard to get rid of it. He sank very low there….
Prates actually lives in São Paulo - Brazil, he has a daughter that is Australian (from the times he lived in Thailand a couple of years ago). Also, at the press conference, he was asked if he would move to Australia and he said he doesn't plan to move because he has his mom in Brazil (and their family is just the two of them), and she doesn't want to leave Brazil, so yea.
@@mannythesmeller6994half wholesome, if he was fully wholesome he’d use his winnings to move him mum to Australia to be with her grandchild that he doesn’t live with
Rob and khamzat are booked late oct ddp and Strickland fight in dec and the winners fight in may or June of next year. Everybody gets what they want. Seems like the best course of action.
I think one thing ppl underestimate about DDP is how good his kicking game is. He bashes the calves in close quarters kinda like gaethje does. Also his front leg body kicks are so quick and hard
@@tsak912 think there is places to hold an event,just dont think the dollar announcements the efc does after events is possible anywhere in africa closes will be middle east.
I noticed Robs agitation soon as the fight breakdown talks finished he wanted out, respect for saying so at the end, totally understand. Good luck in your next fight Rob if he turns up that is lol 👍
Yo Rob, I get the impression that when you have a fight booked your personality starts to shift more into The Reaper instead of Bobby..as a combat vet myself I understand the importance of getting into that war mindset, but my question is do you find it hard balancing that killer mentality for months on end with the softer side that’s required of being a father, husband and friend?
Tai said in an interview he went to Dubai after sparring Pereira because he felt he was completely out of shape. That was the end of June. Means he found out he was out of shape about 6 weeks before his fight. It’s clear Tai didn’t live and train as a pro fighter unfortunately. Hopefully he can stay focused.
Dricus' high guard w huge arms and shoulders, and body of steel allows him to take serious damage. He is a brute. I don't know how he took those kicks and hooks to the ribs from Izzy.
@@cody3335agree. He used to be so much faster. He passed his prime unfortunately. Prime Izzy would’ve won for sure. Durkas is 5 years younger than Izzy according to google that’s why he more fresh
In all honesty I would love to see DDP face either or both R. Whittaker and K. Chimaev... eventually... DDP is a brilliant belt holder. RW I only feel it right to reach out my respect to you. You are both humble and a beast. Love from South Africa mate.
I'd love to see Steve v Manel just cos of their nicknames. Astroboy v Starboy! Appreciate you keeping the show going during camp Rob, and massive kudos to Jonny for the work in Perth
Commenting 2 minutes in, was a great fight week capped off by 3 great fights at the end. Would’ve loved to see Rob there at the fights and all that, but love how locked in he gets for his fights. If you wanna run through a brick wall.. go watch some Bobby Knuckles walkouts/highlights 💪🏼 get that belt back
Ended up in the queue for açai bowls right behind Rob at a local jiu-jitsu competition on the weekend. Didn't want to bother him as he was with his family, busy getting snacks for them, but wanted to say good luck in the next fight!
Rob is correct. Dricuss is a complete anomaly 😂. I can't even tell watching him... i thought Izzy held the cards... then you watch the slow motion and see something else... Dricuss is a nightmare 😂.
“DDP throws hands like you stole something from him” 🤣🤣
He punches like that one mate who can't fight but he talked to much crap, got in a fight & he just starts swinging crazy
🤣🤣🤣
@@hcastro35r u up set cause that guy whipped your ass.
That's Sooo funny 😂😂😂
Every shot is a Hail Mary
Someone said DDP fights be like
1.Big swing
2.Miss
3.Looks tired
4.????????
5. Win
4.Hurts opponent real bad with a great shot
@@superstar_h_gamer5211*goofy shot
I swear he missed a takedown in the 4th rd and looked like he was gonna quit like Herbert Burns... then 3 minutes later he makes Izzy tap
@@sbmuss7118 *left hook to the temple at 2:05 left in the 4th.
@@paullombard00 yeah that’s what it was, still looked goofy tho haha, don’t get me wrong was rooting for dricus, he’s just so fckn goofy
As a South African 🇿🇦 we all have Rob Whittaker as our 2nd favourite fighter in the division. Just a solid bloke
Rob is being inducted into the African hall of fame and we kicking Izzy out
Y'all not South African. We don't support people with white skin
Rob, you are a true Warrior 👍 all the best in the next fight.. GOD BLESS 🙌
🇿🇦
100%!
Rob more African than Izzy
Rob and DDP bringing class and sportsmanship to the UFC
Old school
That’s because they’re White.
Let's bring that back @@sharkymoon422
I think DDP is great but bringing up someone’s childhood abuse isnt class. Class is overrated imo
@@Remmyrouser na .. he goes there when pushed by his opponent.. Sean with the homophobic slurs and Izzy with his blatant racism.. rightfully so .. but only to bite back when provoked .
Best of luck to Rob for his rematch with Ikram at UFC 308
🤣🤣🤣
Bruv hahajaj
Scamzat 😊
I support khamzat but this comment cracked me up. I am also a bit worried if this khamzat fight will happen or not.
Nah
Shara bullet bruh
How can you not like Rob Whittaker? He's such a likable guy. Super humble, funny, family man, plays video games, arguably the baddest mfer (bmf) worthy guy in the UFC, never says no to a fight, will go to war with anyone no excuses. No ones perfect but if you ever needed someone to look up to for inspiration, Robs the man 💪
🙏🏼
Real nice guy, didn't even stop me from taking his Amazon package.
The think that makes me respect Whittaker is how when dricius beats people their never the same after.
Whittaker is the only one where it lit a fire under his ass to become better. And frankly he's been on a tear since July. I hope he beats khazmat and gets another shot
@@LinuxInvictusas a Dricus fan and South African so that makes it easy. I really like Rob 💪
I know Dricus Du Plessis personally. He is a total gentleman outside of the cage, but a monster inside the Octagon. Dricus gee nie op maak nie saak wat nie. Trost Suid-Afrika 🇿🇦
Translation says "Comfort South Africa" It's actually "Proudly South African"
I'm a big rugby fan and love watching the Boks play except when it's against England. DDP has the best current trash talk in the UFC.
@@The_Reality_Filter Ouch. Yea not good to be england vs the boks. Respect to you guys. You did win a world cup.
Has he been in a bar figth. It looks like he learned to fight in a brandy bar
Yeah I’m dricus brothers mums uncle too, he’s a such a down to earth guy love him
DDP is a human freight train, he fights like a gorilla on rollerskates and it's incredible to watch
That is such a relatable description.
Я засмеялась так, что у меня носом вино пошло. 😂😂😂😂
lol the ending had me!!!
He fights like a guy drowning in a pool who just got enough speed to get an elephant on the Australian breakdancing team.
lmao 😂
Rob and DDP the most likeable people
Starting to seem.like there's allegiances, all guy picking sodes like Alex v with izzy... starting to look like wwe in that sense. Could he that safa nz respect, from rugby
And izzy and Alex are actually box office, the others don’t
@@kurtsudheim825Or it could just be that we respect people that don't put on a fake front
🙏🏼
i would add Max and Volk and Hooker. My top 5 favourite fighters
Rob is such a classy guy.
Old school values
Yea he's a beast and classy
That's why ddp giving him credit, saying he deserves more
DDP fights like his contract on the line every fight tbh
South African mentality. You have to scrape and claw the mountain.
DDP and Rob my favourite fighters. Absolute gentleman and honorable warriors 💪🏻
"Wrong house to steal from" 🤣 Jonny so good. Best breakdowns and best banter!!
😂
Time stamp
Let’s go Rob, everyone including the champ knows you’re the rightful contender. Once you beat khamzat you’ll be undeniable
Pretty sure most ppl outside Rob fans think someone who took DDP to a close decision they arguably won is the rightful contender over someone who DDP dominated and TKOd. Rob is 2nd in line mate
@@cryptombssince they both lost to dricus seans had a split decision with Costa, granted wasn’t deserved, that’s it, Whitaker’s best costa too, along with a first round KO over ikram and soon maybe a win over Khamzat he will definately deserve the shot over Sean
I love Rob but Crypto is right. If Rob beats Khamzat, he is guaranteed a title but Strickland still deserves it more. Rob arguably beat Adesanya but got taken out by Dricus and then beat Costa. Strickland dominated Adesanya, arguably beat Dricus and then beat Costa. So 2/3 Strickland did way better than Rob in. However, Rob being the savage he is and actively going out of his way to accept more fights including giving Khamzat quite an undeserved opportunity (at MW, at least), is why he should be locked in for a title shot AFTER Strickland.
Give Strickland his credit, he schooled Adesanya
@@cryptombs Don’t see the logic in this, Rob can make adjustments and give us a different fight. Sean has always and will always be the same fighter. He somehow made a Costa and DDP fight boring.
As a South African, Rob is my second Favorite fighter in the MW division. Hope to see Rob vs DDP 2!
Same here
Second that - from SA
Facts
Rob and DDP are like by everyone. Who doesn't are usually peeps who grew in the hood!
thanks for the support mate
What's interesting is some fighters when they're tired are fighting in a way to recover some energy
Dricus is out there still trying to end fights when he's gassed out which is wild
it's like he doesn't slow down
I'm starting to think he's not actually gassed, but more like he gets as close to redlining as he possibly can so he's fighting on the brink of gassing out, but never actually pushing himself that far.
I recently started cycling and there's a sweet spot where it hurts to continue and your at the very edge of your pace but if you have the mental fortitude you can maintain for a very long time. I think Dricus might be doing something similar.
@@donventura2116So he’s edging
@@oliveri9407 lmao that's one way to say it.
Shoutout to Rob for still doing these pods while in camp!🔥👊🏽
5:31 Whittaker hates saying positive things about Adesanya 😂
Cause izzy robbed him lol
@@GOBLINZ8robbed him of his consciousness twice in the same fight
@@clkgtr12 dayum
after he got back from a long layoff filled with injuries @@clkgtr12
I think Whittaker won the second fight
As an ex fighter...love Robert's transparency and objectivity.
Just a GEM of a professional/human being.
100%. The reason why him and Max are my favorites. They seem like dudes who would just be in the gym rolling with normal people.
DDPs favourite fighter Rob 👑
It's true he had posters of him on his wall he said. Dricus was honored to fight him.
Idk if it's that, just seems like they vibe more, no animosity. Also, like wwe, starting to look like there's 2 sides, everyone's on an allegiance
@@aidenarkushe had posters of others a s well. They all trained together 10 years, long before they reach mage it to ufc
@@kurtsudheim825he never trained with rob lol. That was volk and izzy and volk had made it to the ufc a year later
🙏🏼
I wanna see rob vs dricus again!
No ways !!! It would be the most boring build-up ever between two nice guys trying to talk kak about each other.
Love Rob, but he just doesn’t do well when he is the nail and it’s very hard to fight Dricuss and be the one leading the dance and pressuring him.
When they rematch, Bobby has to be the hammer and can’t accept when Dricuss pressures him.
Easier said than done.
@seamus9750 you more interested in the build up rather than the fight 🤨?
@@seamus9750If you care about trash talk, watch WWE. If you want two extremely skilled fighters to fight, watch MMA
@@josephflannery9015 get over yourself !!
The ending made me tear up 😢 you can see how much it meant to Johnny when Rob thanked him for holding the fort down while he was away, saying how much it means to him and us. And it so does! We came for Rob, and we stayed for Johnny. Love you both so much!!
After rob whoops khamzat he’ll be undeniable for a title shot Sean don’t deserve shit
😂😂😂😂😂
UFC could care less they just gave Khalil a title shot for pulling out of a fight for peds
It was a close split decision that many people thought strickland won. He is deserving.
Facts
Erceg gave Dricus a 6/10 as a fighter and then got knocked out by 24-11 Kai. Deserved
funny how that works. I feel like these dudes are dishonest with themselves, and then get punished for it
Tbf, he’s probably going off how pretty DDP’s game looks
That's a pretty low score for an undefeated UFC champion 😂
Why is that deserved? I’m a fan of both guys. Both great people
early stoppage bedtime crew for life
Rogan, Schaub, and the rest of that clown show should watch this. Whittaker has consistently been the one to put respect on Dricus's name. Because he's been in there with DDP, and he KNOWS....
That fight companion was an embarrassment
@@benhallo1553 Agreed, it was bad even by JR standards,
Might of actually been worse then joes commentary on Izzy vs Jan
@@benhallo1553The blck guy from that companion said, "Adesanya lost felt like America lost in a war". Like what? Blck people have no shame!
Tony hinchcliffe 🤡
Adesanya does look sullen when he’s been cracked!!!! 🤣🤣🤣 haha accurate description!
lol “proper unhinged” what an amazing expression especially for Dan Hooker!
So excited to listen to you guys I’m re-listening to this episode again one more time until the new one drops!
Rob you a gentleman Sir
Jonny is the Robert Whittaker of mma media !!
Both Reapers
Enjoyed the heck out of this fight week
Thks 🙏
thanks so much mate
I hope Whitaker gets title again, nice guy.
always love hearing Bobby's perspective
Robert “can you make your own character” Whittaker
Best duo to listen too honestly I love this pod. Rob I love how laid back you are and the other lads just trying his best to get you to sit up and say somek it’s hilarious. Love it lads
Rob you better win. There is nothing I want more than DDP vs Whittaker 2
Actually know Dricus personally. He totally respects Rob Whittaker as a warrior but also as a human. Hence, all respect to Rob.
that's awesome! tell him to do that interview with me haha, would love to have him on the channel!
Jonny
@@MMArcadePodcastwould watch that over and over 😊
Im glad Rob got the nod from the champ💯 literally everyone but Dana knows hes the rightful contender
So much respect for Rob.
Anyone commenting on Adesanya calling DDP a "Pink Pig"?
He is
Racist term
Low…
Only you. Think about why that is.
@@gqwarrior6694 many are disgusted by this… just not lowering themselves to his level. If you carry racism hatred it’s hard to get rid of it. He sank very low there….
Great perspective Rob 4:38
Underrated MMA commentary here, these guys are a great duo respectful and know their shit, not about sensationalism
🫡
It's like Dricus has plot armor 😂. He's so sloppy technically but it doesn't matter because he always finds a way to win
Prates actually lives in São Paulo - Brazil, he has a daughter that is Australian (from the times he lived in Thailand a couple of years ago). Also, at the press conference, he was asked if he would move to Australia and he said he doesn't plan to move because he has his mom in Brazil (and their family is just the two of them), and she doesn't want to leave Brazil, so yea.
Wow what a wholesome guy. Sad that’s it’s just him n mom
@@mannythesmeller6994half wholesome, if he was fully wholesome he’d use his winnings to move him mum to Australia to be with her grandchild that he doesn’t live with
thanks for the info mate!
@@2xRainb0w he just said his mom doesn’t wanna leave her home
the game recommendations are the funniest thing, rob always takes a left turn and ends up on some random indie game no ones ever heard of.
lmao it's hard to convince him of anything
@@MMArcadePodcast well as long as he gets to make his own character, its all good.
Drikus now up in the rankings to 8... in Brakpan (a pretty rough town in South Africa).
😂😂😂😂😂
Rob and khamzat are booked late oct ddp and Strickland fight in dec and the winners fight in may or June of next year. Everybody gets what they want. Seems like the best course of action.
I love Rob's comments on DDP. DDP the man!
Great job on interviews Jonny!
Rob plays mtg, what a nerd. That's the highest compliment I can give
hahaha
@@MMArcadePodcast Anyone figure out Rob's MTG user? I tried "MenaiBob" to no success. I wanna smash him with Budget Decks. Gracias.
I love that thumbnail 🤣 Reminds me of that pic of Belal punching Leon in the face
love the show time for bobby knuckles to get that belt back and great job on the media questions johnny it was refreshing
I've been super curious to hear Rob's takes on everything. Looking forward to hearing his thoughts
I think one thing ppl underestimate about DDP is how good his kicking game is. He bashes the calves in close quarters kinda like gaethje does. Also his front leg body kicks are so quick and hard
Most of fans in S.A. want to see Whitaker vs D.D.P. will be great if happens in S.A.
I don’t see how they can hold an event in a country with the crime and rolling blackouts like they have in Joberg
@@tsak912 think there is places to hold an event,just dont think the dollar announcements the efc does after events is possible anywhere in africa closes will be middle east.
@@tsak912haven't had blackouts for long time. 3 months ish 😅
@@tsak912Crime ain't a problem half the fights are in USA which is only marginally safer. Also all the big venues have back up power
@@tsak912they could do it at Greenpoint stadium.
Brilliant analysis on Drikus 😂Hope you flatten Khamzat , and gr8 interviews at 305!!!
I noticed Robs agitation soon as the fight breakdown talks finished he wanted out, respect for saying so at the end, totally understand. Good luck in your next fight Rob if he turns up that is lol 👍
Yo Rob, I get the impression that when you have a fight booked your personality starts to shift more into The Reaper instead of Bobby..as a combat vet myself I understand the importance of getting into that war mindset, but my question is do you find it hard balancing that killer mentality for months on end with the softer side that’s required of being a father, husband and friend?
Tai said in an interview he went to Dubai after sparring Pereira because he felt he was completely out of shape. That was the end of June. Means he found out he was out of shape about 6 weeks before his fight. It’s clear Tai didn’t live and train as a pro fighter unfortunately. Hopefully he can stay focused.
Yeah. Don’t need Tai to tell me that he’s out of shape. Just look at the guy.
imagine stealing an amazon parcel from a house and rob whittaker comes out the door lmao
Great pid! Love from Latvia!
Great video loved it cheers guys
Whitaker on gaming cracks me the hell up. Love this dude, so relateable.
Ozzies taking pictures with Erceg and captioning it like they got a photo with the office guy
Dricus' high guard w huge arms and shoulders, and body of steel allows him to take serious damage. He is a brute. I don't know how he took those kicks and hooks to the ribs from Izzy.
MMA Guru said it first... in a few years everyone will call DDP's style "the African style".
MMA Guru has never said an intelligent thing in his life
I’ve been watching Rob since TUF smashes. And Jonny is killing it too! Seems like a true media vet but better reactions! Well done lads
Izzy looked great he just doesn’t have that pop he had when he was a bit younger.
I think his reflexes arent as sharp
@@SirUnaiEmery yeah that’s what I’m saying
@@cody3335agree. He used to be so much faster. He passed his prime unfortunately. Prime Izzy would’ve won for sure. Durkas is 5 years younger than Izzy according to google that’s why he more fresh
Love and respect from NZ
In all honesty I would love to see DDP face either or both R. Whittaker and K. Chimaev... eventually... DDP is a brilliant belt holder. RW I only feel it right to reach out my respect to you. You are both humble and a beast. Love from South Africa mate.
Rob is absolute pure class!
This is the best MMA show on earth. I’ll fight anyone that disagrees.
AY-YA!
I'd love to see Steve v Manel just cos of their nicknames. Astroboy v Starboy!
Appreciate you keeping the show going during camp Rob, and massive kudos to Jonny for the work in Perth
DDP has the weirdest stance, like knees, ankles folded in or something.
But fk it works. Taking out 3 of the top 20 p4p fighters in a row
Jonny did a bang up job! 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 give him a like 👍🏻
Good show, thank you 🇿🇦
Great job Jonny with media week 305
Let’s go rob locked in and ready for a big win.
I did a referee course and it’s 100% a rule that if you scream in a submission they will stop the fight
I love Robert he is so humble and a good man. I want DDP vs Robert and im from SA
Robert: Wukong is a pass for me.
Also Robert: right now im playing a pixie game 😂 this fkn' guy
Commenting 2 minutes in, was a great fight week capped off by 3 great fights at the end. Would’ve loved to see Rob there at the fights and all that, but love how locked in he gets for his fights. If you wanna run through a brick wall.. go watch some Bobby Knuckles walkouts/highlights 💪🏼 get that belt back
Rob is such a likeable guy. What a legend!
best of luck Rob ! even if you cut the episode down to 40 minutes, its right thing to do. better than no episode at all !
Dricus fits in at a pub anywhere in Sydney lol. He's a bruiser for sure.
Rob = Class Act
If anyone gonna beat DDP it’s Rob
Ended up in the queue for açai bowls right behind Rob at a local jiu-jitsu competition on the weekend. Didn't want to bother him as he was with his family, busy getting snacks for them, but wanted to say good luck in the next fight!
just sorted my tickets for 308, you and max repping for the good guys of the ufc, hopefully its a clean sweep for you two
I just love Robert don't ever change as a person we love you and pray you become champion or not love
Rob is correct. Dricuss is a complete anomaly 😂.
I can't even tell watching him... i thought Izzy held the cards... then you watch the slow motion and see something else... Dricuss is a nightmare 😂.
It's super heavy heavy pressure with knock out potential with every swing.
Rob is such class
Oh rob your hilarious 😂. 34:00. You want to slap him don't you johnny? 😅
"You gotta try this."
Rob: "Why?"
"IDK" 🤣🤣
Just subscribed rob such a great guy
Hearing a certified killer like Rob talking about planting cyber strawberries and pumpkins just cracks me up 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hey he's got the South African rugby scrum in him😂
Is going to be a beautiful day when Rob gets the belt back, and plays Days Gone, Dead Space, RE2,3, or 4, OR Bioshock 1 or 2 🙌🏻
33:33-33:51 I completely understand Rob-I feel the same way!💯, Skip💯
Whittaker is an stand'up guy, Reminds me alot of Aron Smith Nr. 9 New Zealand rugby Legend
Hey rob what is your speed in shape 100kg compared to the weight you are entering the octagon