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Leading up to UFC Abu Dhabi, Robert Whittaker acknowledged that he can see the end of his fighting career approaching. But, despite losing to Reinier de Ridder at the event, … Read More

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Reinier de Ridder continued his rise up the UFC’s middleweight rankings on Saturday, by narrowly getting by former champ, Robert Whittaker.

Two of the three judges scored the headliner … Read More

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Alexander Volkanovski is coming off consecutive KO losses, and is closer to 40 now than 30. But, Robert Whittaker believes the legendary fighter will reclaim the featherweight crown at UFC 314.

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Following his loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308, in which he suffered a gruesome dental injury, Robert Whittaker is starting to plan his Octagon return.

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Immediately after Robert Whittaker’s submission loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308, it was feared the former middleweight champ had sustained a serious injury to his jaw. But, Whittaker is … Read More

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The UFC has announced that, as expected, featherweight champion Ilia Topuria will battle former champ Max Holloway next.

Recently, UFC President Dana White announced via social media that the fight will headline UFC 308, which is taking … Read More

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Ikram Aliskerov was quickly taken out by Robert Whittaker at UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday. But, the middleweight doesn’t regret agreeing to face the former middleweight champ.

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Robert Whittaker needed less than two minutes today at UFC Saudi Arabia to ensure he remains in the title shot conversation at 185 pounds.

The former middleweight champ took on the surging, Ikram Aliskerov in the card’s … Read More

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The fighters have hit the scales ahead of the UFC’s card in Saudi Arabia, Saturday, and all of the fights are proceeding.

In the main event, rising middleweight Ikram Aliskerov will take on former champ, Robert Whittaker. … Read More

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Following the news that Khamzat Chimaev will no longer fight Robert Whittaker next weekend, his manager has shared out a statement regarding what led to his withdrawal.

On Thursday, UFC President Dana White announced that Chimaev has … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Robert Whittaker admits he wasn’t expecting the UFC to call him for a fight so soon. But, the former middleweight champ is definitely on board with the promotion’s decision to match him up against Khamzat Chimaev.

Recently, … Read More

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The UFC has announced several fights that will be part of the promotion’s first card in Saudi Arabia, including a pivotal middleweight bout between former champ Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev.

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It remains to be seen if and when Dricus Du Plessis will fight Israel Adesanya. But, if the rivals do fight soon, Robert Whittaker believes the new UFC middleweight champ will be victorious.

Du Plessis secured the … Read More

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The UFC continues to book fights for the promotion’s spring schedule as recently Dana White confirmed that a bout between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa has been set.

Recently, White announced that the two will battle at … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Robert Whittaker is a heavy favorite to record another victory this Saturday at UFC 290. But, the former middleweight champ insists the worst thing he could do, would be to underestimate his opponent, Dricus Du Plessis.

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Israel Adesanya has made it clear he wants to fight Dricus du Plessis. But, the UFC middleweight champ believes his perennial foe, Robert Whittaker, could sidetrack that hope.

Du Plessis is booked to face Whittaker at UFC … Read More

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Following the news that Paulo Costa will not fight Robert Whittaker at UFC 284, the latter has posted a video statement, in which he shared he’s not happy about the development.

The UFC was hoping to have … Read More