Dana says Whittaker needs one more fight before a title shot

R. Whittaker at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

Last challenger for the middleweight belt (up to 83,9kg.), Paulo borrachinha you can have your wish granted by Ultimate. In a conversation with fans promoted by 'ESPN', the company's president, Dana White, stated that Robert whittaker should not be given the opportunity to face Israel adesanya by the belt. For the 'big boss', the Australian needs one more test beforehand, which paves the way for Paulo borrachinha.

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“I don’t think he’s going to get a title fight next. He will have to face someone first. It will depend on what happens with Israel and Jan (Blachowicz). Let’s see,” said the agent.

Since losing the title to Adesanya in October 2019, Whittaker has regained his winning ways and, today, has two consecutive victories. In his last commitment, the Australian defeated Jared Cannonier, fur UFC 254, and further established itself as the current number one in the ranking.

In recent months, after being badly beaten by Adesanya, Paulo borrachinha has insisted on a confrontation against Robert. Aware of the situation in the category, the Minas Gerais native understands that a triumph over the former champion and current leader of the ranking (behind only the champion) could put him back in a position to challenge Israel.

While Ultimate does not resolve the issue of the next challenger for the under-83,9kg group title, Adesanya is preparing for the biggest commitment of his career. In March, at UFC 259, the Nigerian will move up a category and test himself against Jan Blachowicz. If he overcomes the Pole, Israel will join the select group of athletes who have won two belts simultaneously in Ultimate.