Robert Whittaker
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Adesanya happy to see ex-rival Whittaker back in win column
Israel Adesanya praises fellow former UFC middleweight champ Robert Whittaker for bouncing back.
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Du Plessis: Strickland vs. Whittaker 'needs to happen'
Dricus Du Plessis thinks Sean Strickland vs. Robert Whittaker is the fight to make.
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Strickland dismisses potential Whittaker matchup
Sean Strickland doesn't intend on fighting again until he gets another UFC middleweight title shot.
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Rankings update, June 25: Oezdemir, Volkov move up
Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings following UFC on ABC 6, Bellator Champions Series: Dublin, and 2024 PFL 5.
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Video: Does Whittaker deserve a title shot after KO win?
Robert Whittaker continues to prove he's still elite. What should be next for him? We discuss on "Spinning Back Clique."