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Whittaker Eyes Light Heavyweight Crown: Ankalaev, Blachowicz on Radar
6 Aug
Summary
- Robert Whittaker is moving to the light heavyweight division.
- He expressed interest in fighting Magomed Ankalaev and Jan Blachowicz.
- Whittaker will not fight teammates Ulberg or Stirling.
Robert Whittaker has announced a significant career move, transitioning to the light heavyweight division within the UFC. This decision follows back-to-back middleweight losses and a recent decisive knockout win against Nikita Krylov at UFC 329.
As a contender in this new weight class, Whittaker has already outlined his preferred opponents. He specifically named Magomed Ankalaev, whose recent victory at UFC Abu Dhabi was noted, and Jan Blachowicz, despite his last fight in Belgrade. Whittaker also mentioned Bogdan Guskov as a potential future opponent.
While discussing potential matchups, Whittaker clarified his priorities, indicating Paulo Costa is a lower consideration due to their previous encounter. Importantly, he affirmed he will not compete against teammates Carlos Ulberg, the reigning champion, or Navajo Stirling, reinforcing his professional boundaries.
