Robert Whittaker Vs. Israel Adesanya For UFC Middleweight Title At UFC 243

Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya will finally get the chance to prove who is the top middleweight in the UFC when they collide this October for the undisputed 185-pound title.

Officials announced the championship unification match for October 5 at UFC 243, but declined to name a location. Australia has been rumored for the fight, which would serve as a home-bout for Whittaker.

Whittaker, the current champion, is a former winner of The Ultimate Fighter. He last fought in 2018 when he defeated Yoel Romero in a non-title fight after Romero missed weight. Whittaker (20-4) is on a nine-fight win streak overall.

Adesanya (17-0) secured the interim title this past April when he defeated Kelvin Gastelum via decision. "The Last Stylebender" has earned wins in all seven of his Octagon appearances.