“I’m locking in”- Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker set for light-heavyweight move, eyes June comeback
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has confirmed he plans to move up a division for his next fight. The 35-year-old Australian is targeting a bout at 205lbs in June. His decision follows two straight losses at middleweight. Defeats against Khamzat Chimaev and Reiner de Ridder pushed him down the rankings and slowed his title hopes.
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has confirmed he plans to move up a division for his next fight. The 35-year-old Australian is targeting a bout at 205lbs in June. His decision follows two straight losses at middleweight. Defeats against Khamzat Chimaev and Reiner de Ridder pushed him down the rankings and slowed his title hopes.
