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Robert Whittaker has publicly denied circulating rumors that he would face Magomed Ankalaev in an upcoming bout. The Australian middleweight confirmed that while he has not yet been informed of his next opponent's identity, it will not be Ankalaev. The denial puts to rest speculation about a potential matchup between the former middleweight champion and the rising light heavyweight contender. Fans had been discussing the possibility of this cross-divisional bout, but Whittaker's statement clarifies that UFC has other plans for both fighters. No further details about Whittaker's actual next opponent have been revealed at this time.
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