Defending Quote by Robert Whittaker

“I vigorously train in my jui jitsu and my wrestling, but my stand-up game gives me a huge advantage in defending take-downs.” quote by Robert Whittaker — Download Open image

“I vigorously train in my jui jitsu and my wrestling, but my stand-up game gives me a huge advantage in defending take-downs.”

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I'm happy to fight anyone. There's no particular person I want to fight next.

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