UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has weighed in marginally heavier than Israel Adesanya for their much-anticipated title showdown at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium on Sunday. Kiwi-born Australian Whittaker came in right on the limit of just under 84kg, with interim champion Adesanya half a kilo lighter. SUBMISSION RADIO Robert Whittaker weighed in slightly heavier than Israel Adesanya. The unification bout will headline UFC 243, with Adesanya taking a perfect 17-0 MMA record (6-0 in the UFC) in to the clash. SUBMISSION RADIO Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker discuss UFC title showdown.

Source: Stuff October 05, 2019 04:28 UTC