UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya

About UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya

This extraordinary TV show is based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) that took place on October 6, 2019 at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. The main event was the UFC Middleweight Championship bout between current champion Robert Whittaker and Interim Middleweight Championship holder Israel Adesanya. The most awaited face-off ended with Adesanya winning the bout via knockout in the second round unquestionably crowning him as the undisputed champion.

Making / Production

The production of UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya was conventionally massive as UFC events typically are. It was aired as a pay-per-view event distributed by various sports networks. But perhaps the real attention should be on the fight's dramatic build-up, the intense training of the fighters, and intricate planning by both camps as they strategized to outdo each other.

The Fighters

• Robert Whittaker: Known as "The Reaper", he went into the fight as the reigning Middleweight Champion but ended up losing via a knockout. He delivered an engaged performance, showcasing his powerful boxing skills and unyielding spirit.
• Israel Adesanya: "The Last Stylebender" emerged as the undisputed Middleweight Champion after a victorious second-round knockout. He displayed his unique blend of striking skills and agility, displaying a great understanding of combat strategies.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This event set the record for the highest attended UFC event with a crowd of 57,127 people.
• Israel Adesanya’s entrance at UFC 243 is often remembered as one of the most iconic in the UFC history.
• Adesanya became one of few fighters in UFC history to win a title with an undefeated record.

Quotes

• Robert Whittaker post-loss: "I felt great out there, got caught and that's what happens."
• Israel Adesanya after victory: "I was in the nosebleeds, and now I made his nose bleed."

Music, Soundtrack

• The UFC 243 event does not have a specific soundtrack. However, the entrance music chosen by fighters added to the atmosphere. Notably, Israel Adesanya made his entrance to 'N***as in Paris' by Jay-Z and Kanye West.