8 days ago

Robert Whittaker Floats ‘Dagestan’ Idea After Recent Slide

Whittaker (27-9-0) said he “probably would have gone to Dagestan” if he were younger, praising its fighters’ “balance” and “single-focus dedication to the craft.” The former UFC middleweight champion called that mindset “what makes them special.” He’s now searching for answers after consecutive losses to Reinier de Ridder and Khamzat Chimaev, as 2026 momentum stalls badly.