Robert Whittaker ‘a go’ for UFC light heavyweight move: ‘I just don’t know if I’m getting the best out of myself’ at middleweight
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Robert Whittaker, former UFC middleweight champion, will compete at light heavyweight (205 pounds) in his next fight after starting his career at 170 pounds.
- Whittaker decided to move up in weight following two consecutive losses, including a submission defeat to current 185-pound champion Khamzat Chimaev.
- He cited struggles with cutting weight to make middleweight and believes fighting at a heavier weight will allow him to perform better.
- Whittaker plans to return to the octagon around June 2026, aiming to spend several months adjusting to the new weight class and building muscle.
- With 26 wins in 35 professional MMA bouts, Whittaker expressed a desire to try something new as
