Former UFC champion Robert Whittaker joins Jorge Masvidal for an in-depth conversation about his legendary career, his unforgettable wars with Yoel Romero and the Jacare Souza victory that established him as a championship contender.
Whittaker recalls working as an apprentice electrician while pursuing MMA, winning The Ultimate Fighter and developing the unique karate-boxing style that made him one of the most dangerous middleweights of his generation.
Whittaker also breaks down his move to light heavyweight, the speed and power he carried into his 205-pound debut and his desire to quickly climb toward the division’s top five. Plus, Robert and Jorge discuss Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje, Paddy Pimblett, Arman Tsarukyan, the evolution of MMA, raising six children and the mindset required to compete at the highest level.