Robert Whittaker, a former two-time UFC middleweight champion, has voiced his concerns regarding Israel Adesanya's recent performance, noting that Adesanya has lost four consecutive fights, including a recent defeat to Joe Pyfer at UFC Fight Night 271. Whittaker believes that Adesanya needs to rediscover his passion and hunger for the sport, suggesting that his comfort from past successes may be hindering his performance. Whittaker stated, "He needs to find that drive to continue doing what he's doing, to continue to light that fire, that hunger, that love for the game." He emphasized that losses can provide valuable lessons and that this moment could serve as a turning point for Adesanya. Whittaker himself is looking to avoid a similar fate by exploring opportunities in the light heavyweight division after suffering back-to-back losses to Khamzat Chimaev and Reinier de Ridder. Despite their competitive history, Whittaker expressed his support for Adesanya, stating he would love to see him succeed and continue his journey in the UFC.