Robert Whittaker denies Magomed Ankalaev bout rumors, opponent still unknown

Robert Whittaker has publicly refuted rumors of a scheduled fight with Magomed Ankalaev. Despite denying the matchup, Whittaker confirmed he still does not know the identity of his next opponent. The potential Whittaker-Ankalaev pairing had been circulating among fans, who expressed both disappointment and relief at the denial. The announcement leaves Whittaker's return timeline uncertain as he awaits official confirmation of his next booking.