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On YouTubeMMA News / The SportsRush / April 23
Citing Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier Says an ‘Interim Title’ While Dricus Du Plessis Is Injured Would Be ‘Unjust’
Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis’ undisclosed injury is seemingly ruining Dana White’s plan for a title fight featuring Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 317 in June.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 8
Robert Whittaker reveals his Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett prediction
The UFC 314 co-main event features an intriguing lightweight match between No. 7 ranked Michael Chandler and No. 12 ranked Paddy Pimblett. Chandler will enter the fight coming off back-to-back losses and having lost four of his last five fights.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 7
Former UFC champion gives prediction for UFC 314 main event title fight
Former featherweight champion Alexander Volkanoski has the opportunity to regain the title at UFC 314 when he faces No. 3 ranked Diego Lopes with the vacant title on the line. Volkanovski will enter the fight coming off back-to-back losses.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 17
‘Very beatable’… Robert Whittaker makes bold prediction about Alex Pereira’s rematch with Magomed Ankalaev
Robert Whittaker has shared his thoughts on Alex Pereira’s plan to immediately rematch Magomed Ankalaev. The light heavyweight duo met with a world title on the line at UFC 313 in Las Vegas earlier this month.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 16
‘Join the queue’… Robert Whittaker responds to being called out by Roman Dolidze after UFC Vegas 104 win
Robert Whittaker appears to have no interest in a fight with Roman Dolidze. The Georgian middleweight picked up the biggest win of his career over Marvin Vettori at UFC Vegas 104 on Saturday night.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 4
Robert Whittaker called out by popular contender on 16-fight win streak for International Fight Week’s UFC 317
Since his loss to Khamzat Chimaev last October, Robert Whittaker has been out of action, wondering where he fits into the middleweight mix now. At UFC 308 last October, Robert Whittaker took on Khamzat Chimaev in what was a number one contender fight in the middleweight division.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 3
Robert Whittaker sends Magomed Ankalaev first round warning ahead of Alex Pereira showdown at UFC 313
Robert Whittaker thinks the UFC 313 main event could end very early. The former UFC middleweight champion will be watching from home when Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev face off for the light heavyweight gold at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
MMA News / FirstSportz / February 28
Decline in masterful trash-talk? Robert Whittaker goes off on Sean Strickland’s rants
Robert Whittaker has long said a barnburner with fellow former UFC 185-pound champ Sean Strickland always made sense. Whittaker is saying it yet again; it’d be a good opportunity to pawn off on each other.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 26
Robert Whittaker believes at bout against Sean Strickland is 'the fight to make'
A battle between former middleweight champions could be brewing. Former titleholders Robert Whittaker and Sean Strickland are both coming off of losses,
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 26
Robert Whittaker reveals ‘most likely’ date and opponent for comeback from disastrous Khamzat Chimaev loss
Robert Whittaker has been at the top of the middleweight division for a long time and he’s already faced many of the elite contenders at 185-pounds. ‘The Reaper’ is now looking for a fresh challenge to get himself back in the win column at 34-years-old.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 11
Belal Muhammad gives detailed breakdown on how he would beat Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 312
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has had Dricus du Plessis on his mind recently amidst hints of a potential ‘champ-champ’ pursuit. Dricus du Plessis successfully defended his UFC middleweight champion for the second time at UFC 312 in his rematch with Sean Strickland.
MMA News / Yardbarker / February 2
Sean Strickland doesn’t care about the middleweight belt
For UFC middleweight Sean Strickland, the upcoming fight between him and division champion Dricus Du Plessis isn’t about the title. It’s about unfinished business.
UFC Saudi Arabia Must-See Prelims on Feb. 1
After a week away, MMA’s top promotion is back this Saturday morning (USA time) for UFC Saudi Arabia. This week’s show is the second time in just over seven months that the UFC has ventured to Saudi Arabia for an event.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 23
Robert Whittaker explains how training with Israel Adesanya came together
Former middleweight champions Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya have put their past rivalry behind them and have joined forces. Whittaker posted photos of the two recently training together to social media.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 15
Robert Whittaker gives his UFC 311 main event prediction
Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will try to make UFC history this weekend when he faces Arman Tsarukyan in a rematch in the UFC 311 main event. Makhachev could set the record for the most successful lightweight title defenses in the promotion's history with a win.
Ex-UFC Champion Robert Whittaker Considers Move to Light Heavyweight
It looks like former UFC middleweight titleholder Robert Whittaker might test himself in a third weight class before his career is over. The welterweight
MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 26
Robert Whittaker had teeth removed after UFC 308 loss to Khamzat Chimaev
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has had issues with his teeth since he was a teenager. He recalls being unable to bite into an apple since he was 19.
MMA News / Total Apex Sports / October 28
Khamzat Chimaev Breaks Robert Whittaker’s Jaw At UFC 308
Khamzat Chimaev also known as “The Borz” is a dominant force in the world of UFC. He was scheduled to fight one of the great contenders for the middleweight title, Robert Whittaker.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / October 28
After falling short at UFC 308, what’s next for Robert Whittaker?
This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 308, we saw a potential title eliminator in the middleweight division. Former champ Robert Whittaker (26-8) was trying to earn another title shot as he took on the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev (14-0).
MMA News / Total Apex Sports / September 4
Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev Title Eliminator Confirmed
In a twist of events last night, UFC fans woke up with many speculations rising after the title eliminator fight between the former middleweight champ Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimeav, which was expected to be the co-main event at UFC 308.
MMA News / FirstSportz / August 17
Robert Whittaker gives MMA career 3 more years before hanging up the gloves
Thirty-three-year-old Robert Whittaker is nearing the end of his career. Looks like the former UFC champion is not going to stick around in the promotion for long.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 24
After quick win at UFC Saudi Arabia, what’s next for Robert Whittaker?
This past Saturday the UFC made it’s way to Saudi Arabia for the first time with a middleweight banger in the main event. Former champion Robert Whittaker (26-7) was taking on Ikram Aliskerov (15-2).
MMA News / Field Level Media / June 22
Robert Whittaker KOs Ikram Aliskerov at UFC Fight Night
It took Robert Whittaker just 1:49 to knock out Ikram Aliskerov during their main event middleweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday.
MMA News / Ringside Intel / June 20
Five defining UFC moments for Robert Whittaker
Since joining the UFC roster in 2012, Robert Whittaker has become one of the promotion’s most consistent stars and is undoubtedly one of the greatest middleweights to ever compete in MMA.
MMA News / Wrestling on SI / June 18
Robert Whittaker on Fight Against Ikram Aliskerov: ‘I’m Going Headhunting’
Robert Whittaker prepared to face Khamzat Chimaev. Instead, he will be tested against another one of the toughest middleweight fighters in the world: Ikram Aliskerov.
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