Alex Poatán after defeat in UFC 313 (Photo: Instagram UFC Canada)
Robert whittaker He is looking for new challenges. The Australian, who hasn't fought for the Ultimate since July of last year, when he lost to... Ridder's Reinier via a split decision, he announced that he will move up to the light heavyweight category (up to 93 kg), where Alex Poatán He is the champion. 'The Reaper' is currently ranked ninth in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg).
In response to the Australian outlet 'Submission Radio', Whittaker stated that the change is already in place for his next UFC fight. The Australian began his career in the welterweight division (up to 77 kg), became champion in the middleweight division, and now awaits his new challenge in the division where he holds the title.
"My next fight will be at light heavyweight," the former Ultimate middleweight champion said in an interview.
???? Robert whittaker has stated his next fight in the UFC will be at light heavyweight.
😳 He started his career as a welterweight.
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No fight involving Robert whittaker e Alex Poatán It was mentioned in the interview. However, if the promotion materializes in the coming months, 'The Reaper' will naturally become a potential rival, since both will be part of the same division.
Robert Whittaker's MMA numbers
Robert whittaker He has a record of 26 wins and nine losses in his professional MMA career. The Australian has been in the UFC since December 2012, debuting with a unanimous decision victory against Brad Scott in the welterweight division. In total, 'The Reaper' has 17 wins and seven losses in Dana White's organization.
Whittaker won the Ultimate middleweight title in July 2017 against Yoel romero, winning by unanimous decision at UFC 213 in Las Vegas (USA). Currently, the athlete is coming off two consecutive losses: against Khamzat Shimaev e Ridder's Reinierrespectively.
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