R,Whittaker after UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
After Marvin vettori indicate that Robert whittaker would be out of the duel scheduled for the UFC 275In June, the Australian took to social media to confirm his absence from the event. In a post on Instagram, the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) stated that he had to leave the fight due to an injury suffered at the beginning of his preparation, but assured that he will return stronger in a few months.
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“I'm sorry to say this, guys, but due to an injury I suffered at the beginning of camp I won't be able to compete in June. I did everything I could to make it work, but she's not getting better in time. This all means that I will compete a few months later. When I return to the Octagon, I will be better than ever,” Whittaker wrote.
Without Robert whittaker, Marvin vettori looking for a new opponent for the June 11th card. Through social networks, the Italian challenged Khamzat Chimaev and Darren Till to replace the Australian. Those who offered to fill the vacancy, however, It was Paulo Borrachinha, who is looking forward to a rematch after the defeat suffered against “Italian Dream” in October last year.
Scheduled for June 11th, the UFC 275 represents the organization's return to Singapore. The event's main fight is a duel for the light heavyweight belt (up to 93 kg) between the champion Glover Teixeira and the challenger Jiri Prochazka, Valentina Shevchenko e Taila Santos they duel for the flyweight title (up to 56,7 kg) in the co-main fight.
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