Robert Whittaker has publicly refuted recent rumors suggesting a potential fight between himself and light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev. Despite denying this particular matchup, Whittaker confirmed that he does not yet know the identity of his next opponent. The Australian middleweight's comments leave the door open for various possibilities as the UFC works to finalize his next booking. No timeline or alternative opponents were mentioned in his statement. The speculation about an Ankalaev fight had generated interest among fans curious to see the cross-divisional matchup.







