Robert Whittaker has refuted speculation about a potential fight with Magomed Ankalaev, according to a news roundup post. The denial was part of a broader update covering multiple MMA stories. The post did not provide specific details about where the rumors originated or what Whittaker said in his denial. Additional items in the roundup included Paulo Costa commenting on fighting Russians, Dana White praising Arman Tsarukyan's activity, and various other fighter updates. The Whittaker-Ankalaev denial was presented as a brief factual update without elaboration on context or timeline.
