Robert Whittaker is set to be the back up for UFC 305 between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis.
Now that the UFC's maiden tour of Saudi Arabia is complete, Robert Whittaker showed everyone why he is one of the greatest.
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Nevertheless, Whittaker ultimately emerged victorious as his abilities proved to be too much for the new UFC fighter to handle.
Whittaker has demonstrated once more that he is far from done and will soon be eligible for a title opportunity.
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The former champion now has his sights set on UFC 305 following his decisive victory.
Robert Whittaker as backup for Israel Adesanya vs Dricus Du Plessis
In his post-fight interview, he expressed his thoughts overall.
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When Robert Whittaker, 32, stepped into the Octagon in Saudi Arabia, he appeared to be in peak condition.
He is currently very much in the running for the title after his last two outings.
His next objective is Perth, where Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis will be vying for the title at UFC 305.
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Whittaker has expressed interest in competing at the event as a backup fighter.
The former champion believes he is the best in the division and has always been outspoken about his abilities.
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Whittaker went on to state that he is in excellent fighting shape and is ready to travel to Perth for the next match.
It will be fascinating to watch if he shows up for the event in his hometown from this point on.
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